For the last few years we’ve been part of a cabal urging reefers to really push their aquarium pH ever higher to achieve robust stony coral growth. There are lots of little things you can do to elevate the pH…
Maxum Battery Air Pump Coming Soon from JBJ
The Maxum Battery Air Pump is a new air mover from JBJ with a whole lot more going for it than the luft and whisper pumps of old. Most notably, the DC air pump is powered by an internal rechargeable…
Marine Metal Bubble Top Combo is a great way to transport fish
The Marine Metal Bubbles Top Combo is a great addition to have transport fish or just in case of an emergency. The kit features a universal 5 gallon lid with the company’s Bubble Box Aerator turning any bucket into a…
Salty Q&A: Questions on Marine Aquariums and Power Outages
Question I set up a 60-gallon saltwater aquarium in my home last fall, and with my area being very prone to severe weather in spring, I have some questions about aquariums during power outages. Specifically, I’d like to know: How…
Dissolved Gases in Marine Aquaria: Saturation Problems and Solutions
If you’re like most marine aquarium hobbyists, you probably don’t give a great deal of thought to the levels of dissolved gases in your system beyond making sure you’re providing good aeration and circulation. But under certain circumstances, these levels…
6 Steps to Stable pH in a Saltwater System
Stability of water parameters is essential to success with marine aquariums, especially when it comes to keeping sensitive invertebrates. Among the various parameters that hobbyists often struggle to maintain at an appropriate level is pH, essentially a measure of how…
A Closer Peek at Marine Aquarium pH
One of the many important water parameters marine aquarium hobbyists must routinely monitor is pH. But what exactly is pH, what should the level be in a saltwater aquarium, what does an incorrect pH level tell us, and what’s the…
