Archive for the ‘Reef Chemistry’ Category
The Awesome Power of ZEOvit
A short time back I was wanting something more from my reef tank. I saw all of the spectacular coral colors that people using ZEOvit and other amino acid additives were getting and I wanted to get in on the action. I researched and read about all of the different user guides and reviews of [...]
NP BioPellets at Aquarium Specialty
Aquarium Specialty has secured exclusive distributorship of NP BioPellets for the United States. Dubbed “solid vodka”, NP BioPellets are composed of biodegradable polymers than can be placed virtually anywhere in the aquarium. These BioPellets will allow aerobic bacteria to use the carbon source provided by the pellet, allowing the bacteria population to grow. Bacterial growth [...]
Phosphates in Your Reef Aquarium – Part 2
Phosphates in Your Reef Aquarium – Part 2 (Part 2 is a follow-up of Phosphates in Your Reef Aquarium – Part 1) Sources of Phosphate Phosphates come from a wide variety of sources. They can show up in fish and coral foods, fish waste, decaying or uneaten food, aquarium salts, pH and kH buffers, filter [...]
Phosphates in Your Reef Aquarium – Part 1
Phosphates in Your Reef Aquarium – Part 1 (This is Part 1 of a Multiple Part Article. So, stay tuned for the remainder.) Why Phosphates are a Bad Thing Phosphates, although a major component of natural sea water, can wreak havoc on a closed aquarium system. Even in low concentrations, phosphates can spur algae growth [...]
Nano Reef Tanks
Editor’s Note: This article is the first by Karlo Martinez. Karlo is an avid nano aquarium keeper and Do-It-Yourselfer. His DIY work has absolutely blown me away. If you have time, be sure to check out his nano tank build on MARSHreef.com, you’ll enjoy it, I promise. Just want to do a little write up [...]
Hair Algae…Solutions That Don’t Require You to Pull Your Hair Out!!!
*Bryopsis plumosa Photo Courtesy of SaltCorner.com Ok, so who hasn’t had some form of hair algae in their tanks? It’s a thin, fluffy and stringy algae that will grow fast, block out light to corals, and will become one of the most frustrating plants that you will ever have to deal with. There are many [...]
Welcome
Hello, My name is Brandon Klaus and I’m the administrator for this blog. I am a marine biologist, but plan on adding other authors to the blog so that we can examine the wonderful world of aquariums through many different perspectives. If you are interested in joining the ranks, please email me and tell me [...]
