12 reasons why every reefkeeper should work in their LFS

If you’ve never worked in an aquarium store before, there are some great reasons why you should. It doesn’t haven’t to be on a full-time basis, it doesn’t even have to be paid work, but the experience that you’ll get…

Red Sea Reefer S 850 and 1000 Raise the Bar for Premium All In One Reef Tanks

The Red Sea Reefer S is a pair of new large all-in-one, reef-ready aquarium setups that show that Red Sea still has what it takes to make some of the most desirable tanks in the reef aquarium hobby. Coming in…

Ceda Skimmer Feature Unique Designs from Korea

Ceda Skimmer is an interesting protein skimmer manufacturer from a country that we don’t hear nearly enough about in the aquarium world, Korea. Ceda makes a truly wide range of protein skimmer models that all seem to share the same…

How to use DC Controllable Pumps in a Reef Tank [Video]

For decades all of our fresh and saltwater aquarium worked just fine with dumb, one speed AC water pumps so we still remember setting up our first ever controllable DC pump. We didn’t really understand what we would achieve with…

Maxspect Jump L-165 LED Strikes a Balance of Features, Power, and Price

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…

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.…