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Tip of the Day – 4/10/2013
If you are having algae issues and attempt to manually remove it or kill it with a lights out technique, for example, you’re not actually fixing the problem, but rather putting a band aid over it. Algae growth is a symptom of excess nutrients, and by killing or removing the algae, you actually aren’t solving [...]
Aqua Medic Introduces Interesting New Calcium Reactor
Aqua Medic is taking a fairly unique approach to the world of calcium reactors with the introduction of their Calciumreactor KR Blue. Recently shown off on their Facebook page, this reactor is built off the same hardware as their Nitratereductor reactors, and looks much like a canister filter in that its media is divided up [...]
Public Commentary on the Proposed Regulations for 66 Reef-building Corals Ends Very Soon
Even if you only spend just a few minutes on the net here and there, chances are you’ve heard about the new proposal from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to list 66 reef-building corals under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal comes in response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity [...]
Long Term Product Review of the RLSS R6-i Cone Skimmer
Sometimes our product reviews take a little time to fully complete. We strive to test the equipment under both normal and abnormal operating conditions for an extended period of time in an attempt to really gague how the equipment responds. Such is the case for a RLSS R6-i protein skimmer we received last year. We [...]
Tip of the Day – 4/3/2013
Having issues with power outages during stormy weather? Well, besides blinking alarm clocks and microwaves, our aquarium equipment can also be affected. Pumps lose power, as do protein skimmers, aquarium controllers, and light timers. And when the power comes back on, those various pieces of equipment don’t always function perfectly. Water pumps can have difficulties [...]
Tridacna gigas Clam Growth Captured Over 30 Year Span [Video]
To say that I have an infatuation with Tridacnid clams is an understatement. I am absolutely obsessed with the beautiful giants and I take every opportunity to share them with my fellow aquarists. The latest online material to catch my eye is a compilation video by Bruce Carlson showing off the giant clams of the [...]
Tip of the Day – 3/19/2013
Want a quick and inexpensive sump for your aquarium? How about a shallow water frag tank, or just an open area to grow red mangroves? In all of those situations, Rubbermaid has a product for you. They offer a heavy duty stock tank (aka horse trough) that comes in many different sizes, though all are [...]
AquaIllumination Offers Upgrade to Convert You AI Sol to a Vega
Whenever a brand new product comes out, there’s always that small crowd who bought the older product not knowing a new one was just around the corner. Buyer’s remorse immediately sets in, especially if the newer product has so many more features without an exhorbitant price jump, and sometimes a few feathers get ruffled. Such [...]
Deception is Key to Getting Finicky Fish to Eat
Feeding fish in our marine aquariums isn’t always the easiest and most straightforward process. While most fish will readily take to prepared foods within a day or two of being introduced into an aquarium, some fish just never adapt at all. They may show interest, may even consume small bits and pieces of food, but [...]
Tip of the Day – 1/24/2013
If you have a large, open top aquarium that sits inside your home, then chances are that elevated humidity levels are a constant battle. Metal objects rust, rooms are hot and musty, and the tank is making things unbearable. You could always crack a window, but this isn’t a go-to choice every time. And nobody [...]
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