A clover nozzle is an old school trick which never really had a name but has been independently created for a wide range of applications, but not limited to aquariums. Water flow is one of the most paramount details of…
Nothing Rivals the Tunze Wavebox For Real Oscillating Wave Action
We’ve been testing quite a few wave making machines in the last few months since we are now producing a large amount of corals inland, especially Torches, Branching Hammers and Frogspawn. We were looking for a correct way to balance…
Add Variable Flow To Your Tank With The RFG Nozzle
The Random Flow Generator nozzle is an interesting accessory from Vivid Creative Aquatics. Much like the eductors and ‘flow accelerator’ that were introduced to the reef scene more than ten years ago, the RFG Nozzle modifies incoming water flow from…
Salty Q&A: Can Powerheads Be Concealed in Rockwork?
Question I have a new 60-gallon reef tank, and I’m using two powerheads to provide water circulation. One is mounted in the upper right-hand corner of the tank near the back and the other is in the lower left-hand corner…
Salty Q&A: Acropora Bleaching Fast!
Question I just introduced an Acropora to my 65-gallon reef tank, and it’s already starting to bleach on me. I’d say about one-quarter to one-third of the colony has already bleached, and it’s been in the tank less than a…
What to Consider when Converting a Fish-only Tank to a Reef System
“Caribbean Chris” and I are very frequently asked what it takes to convert a fish-only marine aquarium to a reef system containing corals and other sessile invertebrates. Can you just go ahead and add the invertebrates? Can you modify the…
The Powder Blue Tang: An Iconic Beauty Demanding Exceptional Care
The powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) is a breathtakingly beautiful, widely recognized (even among non-hobbyists) marine fish that can be a real pain to maintain in aquaria. While it is possible to keep one successfully under ideal conditions, most specimens…
The Beautiful, Beginner-Friendly Bubble Coral
Recently, I found myself musing over the livestock lineup I had in my first reef tank many years ago. Along with a variety of easy-to-keep soft corals and a handful of hardy fish, I fondly recalled that I also had…
The Ebb and Flow of Marine Aquarium Water Movement
Water on the coral reefs is ever on the move. Constantly shifting currents, changing tides, and rolling or crashing waves make for quite a dynamic environment that saltwater aquarium hobbyists must attempt to recreate in their systems for the health…
