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…
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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…
Aqua-Medic Defroster+ aims to make feeding frozen food cleaner
The Aqua-Medic Defroster+ is a simple thawing tray for frozen foods to help separate the thawing water that can be higher in nitrates, phosphates and preservatives you may not want in your aquarium. The defroster comes with a sieve that…
BGA Battle Plan: Controlling Cyanobacteria in Saltwater Aquariums
You’re relaxing in front of your saltwater aquarium, enjoying the beautiful undersea vista you’ve created when you notice a few red, algae-like patches on your live rock that weren’t there before. You reach into the tank and give one of…
Italian Skimmer LGs 850 gets an Italian style in depth review
The skimmer LGMAquari Lgs 850 is one of the latest offers of LGMAquari in the field of mono-pump skimmers. This skimmer is suitable for saltwater aquariums containing up to 900 liters. Construction The Lgs 850 is built with high quality materials;…
derKroon Mechanics to simplify Lanthanum Chloride treatment with new solution and dosing calculator
DerKroon Mechanics is making lanthanum chloride dosing easier with the introduction of a new lanthanum chloride (LaCl3) solution and handy dosing calculator. If you recall, derKroon released a lanthanum reactor specifically designed to use LaCl3 to reduce phosphates in your aquarium and…