You think keeping NPS corals is difficult now? Try doing it 11 years ago! Florian Gaudig speaks to NPS coral-keeping pioneer Boris Bielan. While researching for my last article, I came across a ReefBuilders feature I had read years ago…
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Nyos launch Opus G2 200 and 250 Compact Reef Aquariums
Nyos has added two new smaller models to its modern-looking Opus G2 aquarium range. Opus G2 200 is a compact cube tank at 55x55x55cm/22″x22″x22″ while the G2 250 bridges the gap between the 200 and 300 models, at a squat…
Old versus new equipment. Which was better?
With all this talk of live rock and metal halides, it made us take a trip down memory lane, recalling what we did differently in the earlier days of reefing, as well as the equipment and methodologies that have stood…
UNS Reef System is a feature-packed reef-ready aquarium package
Ultum Nature Systems is best known for its ADA-style aquascaping product line and aquariums but until now, its saltwater offering had been limited to small All-In-One tanks. The new UNS Reef System, or R Line, breaks the aquascaping mold however,…
Maxspect Lagoon Series Smart Aquarium brings Joined-Up Thinking to Reef Aquarium Design
Equipment brand Maxspect has made its first foray into large reef-ready aquariums with the news of the Lagoon Series Smart Aquarium. Available in four sizes, and with volumes from 50 – 134 gallons, the Lagoon Series ticks all the essential…
FAQs on Roller Filters
Roller filters are super-popular mechanical filters for reef tanks, and we’re big fans. They offer hands-free water polishing and replace the need for filter socks and frequent manual cleaning. What is a roller filter? Also known as a fleece filter…
Saltwater Beginner Series: Can I convert my freshwater tank to a saltwater tank?
Yes, virtually any aquarium can be converted to saltwater, as long as it doesn’t contain any parts that might rust like iron or steel. Glass and acrylic aquariums are the best for saltwater conversion but if you run an aquarium…
Red Sea Goes Fully Reinforced With Two New Reefer-S Models
Red Sea has added two new models to its top-of-the-range Reefer-S line of reef-ready aquariums. Named after their total system volumes, the new Reefer-S 550 and Reefer-S 700 are 4’ and 5’ long, and hold 550 l/145.1gal and 700 l/184.4gal…
Red Sea Launch Reefer Max Fully Equipped Aquarium Bundle
Red Sea has completed the last piece of its Eco-system puzzle by offering its latest G2 version Reefer aquariums with all its compatible equipment combined. The Reefer concept started off life as a stripped-down but reef-ready tank, sump, and cabinet…
Reverse Osmosis and Deionization explained
When I was growing up, we were actually taught computer programming in school using punch cards that needed to be inserted into the computer. It was extremely rudimentary and slow, but it did teach me one valuable lesson: garbage in,…
