The Maxspect Jump L-165 is a new light fixture that brings together a very rare balance of power, features and performance at a mid-range price point that is often ignored in the aquarium hobby. We’ve seen a lot of new…
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ATB Quietly Updates Their Cone Skimmer with New Controllable Pumps
Aquarium Technik Burian, better known as ATB, is a company that made its mark on the aquarium world by introducing protein skimmers with a cone shaped body. This conical shape used to be a differentiating feature of ATB skimmers but…
DC Runner X3 Series Adds Wireless App Control to Aqua Medic Pumps
The DC Runner X3 is the latest refresh to AquaMedic’s line of controllable water pumps that brings with it wireless control and programming. This is one of the biggest new features to be introduced to the Aqua Medic DC Runner…
Newa Maxi Powerhead is the True Heir to the Legacy of the Maxijet Pump
The Newa Maxi Powerhead is a small submersible aquarium water pump that should be familiar to both fresh and saltwater aquarists alike. For over decade now the ‘Maxijet’ has suffered from a sort of identity crisis due to a disconnect…
Aquavitro Division Skimmer Review – A Return to the Fundamentals of Protein Skimming
The Aquavitro Division skimmer is an exciting new product from Seachem that strives to provides an ideal balance of features for a surprising price. Right off the bat it’s clear that these new Division skimmers are not going to be…
The Best Sumps For Saltwater Aquariums – Reef Builders Gear Guide
A sump is the life support system of a healthy saltwater aquarium. Some hobbyists may start off with a canister filter and hang on the back equipment, but modern saltwater aquarists choose to use a sump for many beneficial reasons.…
Time Capsule of German Mini Reef Aquariums from 1985
The reef aquarium hobby has come a long way since the early days of reef keeping but it’s hard to know where the ‘modern’ reef really laid down its roots. One great place to start would be Germany in the…
Seachem Made a Surprisingly Good ‘Dual’ Air Silencer
Besides the needle wheel impeller, the air silencer is one of the marvels of modern protein skimmer engineering. This simple device transforms out gurgling foam fractionating devices into a quasi silent saltwater filtration machine. Air silencers deserve a lot more…
Top 10 Benefits of Keeping Mollies in a Saltwater Tank
Saltwater mollies are one of the least celebrated fish that aquarists can keep in a saltwater tank and this is very unfortunate. Of course all the new salt hobbyists are drawn to the hyper bright colors of saltwater fish compared…
Transfer Your Freshwater Skills And Setup Your First Saltwater Aquarium
Making the switch from freshwater to a saltwater aquarium is easier than you think. If you already have the skills to maintain a freshwater aquarium you only need to familiarize yourself with a few new techniques, additives, and saltwater aquarium…
