Tonga-Mussa is a name we came up with sometime before 2015 to describe a unique LPS coral that we’ve only seen imported from Tonga. At first glance this coral looks like a slight variation of the beloved Homophyllia bowerbanki from…
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Radion Gen 5 LED will come in Pro and Blue Versions!
The Radion Gen 5 LED is right around corner and this time Ecotech Marine is treating us to a whole new version of the celebrated reef aquarium LED light, the Radion Gen 5 Blue. The Radion G4 is still a…
DaStaCo Calcium Reactor Review [Video]
DaStaCo introduced the first radical new design for a calcium reactor with their Xtrema model back in 2014 and they’re continuing to keep it fresh with the DaStaCo Compact. We got our hands on this new smaller yet still powerful…
Salty Q&A: Need Advice on GFO Use
Q: I’m thinking about using GFO in my reef tank, but this product is new to me, so I have a few questions before I go ahead and buy it: Does GFO really do a good job of lowering nitrate…
Russell Kelley Added to MACNA Speaker Lineup
In the world of saltwater and reef aquariums, a few authors and experts are always invited to MACNA but there’s a growing body of coral people with extensive coral experience that are not in the aquarium community per se. Russell…
Plan for an Accessible Saltwater Aquarium
There’s a lot to consider when planning a new saltwater aquarium system—where to site the tank in your home, what sort of livestock you’d like to keep, what equipment will serve your needs best, how to gaslight your significant other…
REEFlections Rock is an Attractive, Stackable Live Rock Replica
REEFlections Rock is a line of live rock replicas from Blue Ribbon, a company with an extensive and growing catalog of aquarium ornaments. Part of the Exotic Environments line, the REEFlections Rock is unlike any man made live rock in…
Reef Flare LED Light Coming Soon in Three Sizes
The Reef Flare is a new line of LED aquarium lights from Reef Factory that will be available in three sizes. The black box design with its top mounted heatsink and fan and the multicolor LED cluster doesn’t score any…
The Endurance of the LifeReef Venturi Protein Skimmer
Protein skimmers are one of the most effective forms of nutrient reduction in a saltwater aquarium, and one of the most unique pieces of equipment for a reef tank. They work by combining lots of fine air bubbles with aquarium…
Marine Aquarium Issue? Give the Fix Time to Take Effect
There’s an oft-repeated adage in this hobby that you can take to the bank: “Only bad things happen quickly in marine aquariums” (or some variation upon that general theme). In other words, while problems in marine aquariums seem to crop…
