Brightwell Aquatics Katalyst Bio Pellets
Image from Marine Depot Brightwell Aquatics, a producer of all sorts of aquarium additives, is unveiling their own line of solid carbon source bio pellets called Katalyst. This media from Brightwell Aquatics works very similarly to other bio pellets, in that it serves as a food source to promote the growth of healthy bacteria populations. [...]
NP Reducing Bio Media from SWC
It seems that the nitrate and phosphate reducing media are really gaining traction in the hobby. For years, reef keepers had to rely solely on their live rock and sand bed to house all of their nitrifying bacteria populations and excess nutrients to feed these populations. Now, they’ve got a little boost in the form [...]
Redesign in the Works for the Tunze DOC Master Skimmers
Tunze has been extremely busy lately, releasing lots of updated and brand new equipment to beef up their already robust lineup of aquarium products. One of their latest updates includes a redesign of their Tunze DOC Master Skimmer lineup. The first, and probably most notable update to this lineup is Tunze has made two new [...]
Tunze Mangrove Box
Another product fairly new the aquarium industry is Tunze’s new Comline Mangrove Box. These boxes are designed to hold mangroves and other plants that are commonly used for nutrient uptake or decoration. Tunze also has Black Mangrove seeds (sold separately) that can be placed in the Mangrove Box to be grown out. Red Mangroves grow [...]
Update to “New ZEOvit Filter Media”
We recently announced the release of the New ZEOvit Filter Media, but at the time we wrote the article, there was little information about how the media was different than the old media. Well my ZEOvit guru over at the ZEOvit Forums has informed me that, “the zeolites [have] been refined some by Thomas [Pohl]. [...]
New ZEOvit Filter Media
Korallen-Zucht has released a new version of their ZEOvit media, which is pretty much the backbone of the ZEOvit filtration system. It is a substrate that is housed in a ZEOvit media reactor and works with other additives to reduce excess ammonia and phosphates in your aquarium. There are very few details circulating as to [...]
The New Hanna Instruments Phosphate Meter
Hanna Instruments has released a new phosphate calorimeter, and it’s small and very affordable. This tiny device weighs only 2.3 ounces and is priced right at $49.50. It’s small size, cheap price, and ease of use will take away any excuses reefkeepers had for not checking their phosphate levels. Here are a few specifications: Model: [...]
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 [...]
