Pacific Sun Ariel is designed to brighten up the deep tanks

The Pacific Sun Ariel is a T5+LED hybrid light that will give you plenty of spread and punch to illuminate your long, wide and deep aquarium. Pacific Sun says the most powerful version (1200W) of the new Pacific Sun Ariel…

CAD Lights BR-2 biopellet reactor is made of a huge upside-down cone

CAD Lights made quite the impression with the release of the BR-1 conic bioreactor and they’re at it again with a jumbo biopellet mixer with the BR-2 reactor. Latching on to the cone skimmer trend and putting it literally on…

The Lowdown on Live Rock

“Live rock”: It’s one of the first terms new saltwater aquarium hobbyists hear—and one of the first times (of many) they may find themselves scratching their heads in bewilderment. Let’s clear up the confusion! What on earth is live rock?…

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Bridging the old & new: revisiting halides after some time with LEDs

Over the last few years, I migrated every reef tank I have to LED, even a little freshwater nano is running LED. I think there is a huge future in LEDs and switching to LED changed my view on lighting…

Protein Skimming: Bubble Your Way to Better Water Quality

Saltwater aquarium hobbyists today have a dizzying array of devices, doodads, and doohickeys at their disposal for improving water quality and maintaining appropriate water parameters. Some of these items are essential for aquarium success, while others might be more appropriately…

Help defend the aquarium hobby by joining & supporting PIJAC

PIJAC, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council is an important group doing very valuable work for the pet and aquarium industry. Whether you are a fish store owner, aquarium maintenance tech, and no matter if your “involvement” in the aquarium…

Fisheye Aquaculture Releases first captive-bred French Grunts

Late last year we shared with you “Grunt Breeding 101“, Rising Tide’s compendium of breeding the various Haemulon species. In an excellent example of putting Rising Tide’s R&D to practical use, Fisheye Aquaculture announced today what is believed to be…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Mixing Saltwater

The foundation of any saltwater aquarium is, of course, the salt water itself, and through your time in this wonderful hobby, you’ll be mixing up plenty of it! You’ll need it when you first fill your aquarium and quarantine tank,…

How to Pick the Perfect Place for Your New Saltwater Aquarium

When setting up a new saltwater aquarium, a lot of thought must be given to the aquatic environment inside the tank. But equally important is the environment the tank itself will occupy—its location in your home. There are many factors…