ChemiPure Blue aims to polish up Marine & Reef Aquariums

ChemiPure Blue is a new filtration from Boyd Enterprises, makers of the world-famous ChemiPure and newer ChemiPure Elite. Whereas the original formula excels at cleaning a range of aquairum water, and the Elite formula has added GFO for phosphate removal,…

Glenn Fong reefs his own way; the ‘Dutch Synthetic Reef Method’

Recently, I visited Glenn Fong (GlennF on the interwebs) who keeps a number of reef- and marine tanks in his home. Glenn is a full-blooded hobbyist, I counted nearly ten aquaria in his living room, including a system in which…

5 Good Reasons to Keep a Marine Aquarium Journal

Quick! What were your aquarium’s water parameters in the fourth week of January? When was the last time you performed a water change and exactly how much did you change? Can you recall precisely when you last swapped out your…

Salt Smart Tips for Soothing Those Hair Algae Headaches

Of all the irksome algae that can take hold in a saltwater aquarium, hair algae probably causes hobbyists more consternation than any other. So named for its hair-like, furry, or feathery appearance, this filamentous algae (for the sake of simplicity,…

AquaMedic PhosphatFilter Fe comes pre-loaded with coarse GFO

The PhosphatFilter Fe is a newer reef aquarium accessory from AquaMedic which has enough merit to go head-to-head with media reactors. In addition to being preloaded with AquaMedic’s own take on granular ferric oxide (GFO), the PhosphatFilter Fe is smaller, uniquely…

Marine Aquarium Acronyms: RO/DI Defined

As most marine aquarists will tell you—and as we point out frequently here at Saltwater Smarts—using purified source water for initial aquarium fill-ups, partial water changes, and freshwater top-offs is essential to maintaining the best possible water quality in a…

Turbo’s Aquatics Revised Turbo HF Scrubber

Turbo’s Aquatics had the 3rd revision of their Turbo HF Scrubber on display at MACNA 2013 . Equipped with Philips Luxeon LED’s on both sides, this algae scrubber merges new technology with a proven method of nitrate/phosphate reduction. The heat sinks…

MagnaFuge LED magnetic refugium light by Innovative Marine

The MagnaFuge LED light is Innovative Marine’s newest addition to the AquaGadget line which is aiming to accessorize the world’s All-in-One reef tanks with every bell and whistle in the book. Although not the first magnetic refugium LED light, the…

Reef Dynamics filtersock adapter for your skimmer

The Reef Dynamics filtersock adapter is a simple, but clever way to add a filter sock to your filtration line up. Simply attach the filtersock adapter to your skimmer, attach the filter sock to your adapter, and you’re all set,…

New Dr.G’s LPS MAX looks pretty tasty

Dr.G’s LPS MAX is a new liquid coral food made for the dietary nees of large polyp stony corals (LPS). Chocked full of mysis shrimp, Arctic pods and brine shrimp, Dr.G’s LPS MAX is also fortified with vitamins, amino acids and…