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EchoTech Marine Issues Recall
EchoTech Marine , makers of the VorTech Wavemaker, has issued a recall on the backup battery cable used with the VorTech pumps. This issue only affects pumps powered by the Wireless Wave Driver. For more info please visit EchoTech Marine’s website. … Read entire article »
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BRS 5 Stage Standard RO/DI
In the endless quest for quality freshwater the average hobbyist has 2 reasonable options. A) Spend his or … Read more »
Bulk Reef Supply Dosing Pumps by Leo Seedfeldt
Since deciding that dosing a two part kit was the way I wanted to handle my reef … Read more »
CoralVue High Seas Wave Maker by Leo Seefeldt
No matter who you are, or how far along you are in the Reef Tank Hobby, at … Read more »
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NextReef = Uncompromising Quality
“There was a hole in the market between the cheap poorly made products and the expensive products … Read more »
Aquarium Photography Basics by ScottV
Lets all face it, in today’s age of inexpensive point and shoot digital camera the average person … Read more »
A Blue Collar Guide on the use of Kalkwasser
The use of Kalkwasser (Limewater or Calcium Hydroxide) is often debated very strongly amongst its adherents and opponents. … Read more »
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Next Reef Solid Media Reactor Released!
The SMR1 has finally been released! Our solid media reactor (aka Biopellet reactor) is available NOW! Give the folks at Aquarium Specialty a call, they have the very first batch. The SMR1 is a special edition of our standard reactors, with some very cool changes. It’s available in 2 sizes with 14 & 21 inch chambers. Here’s the most common questions … Read entire article »
First Look at NextReef’s Solid Media Reactor,the SMR-1
Nextreef’s Solid media reactor, the SMR-1, makes its debut at the Southwest Florida Aquarium Society open house. … Read entire article »
A New Outlook On Using Live Sand
What is Live Sand? Lets first look at what makes Live Sand (LS) exactly that, live. The vital aspects of a quality live sand are the microscopic bacteria, tiny crustaceans and macro organisms that offer biological filtration by breaking down and consuming organic matter. Live sand ( LS ) is often collected straight off the reef. It can also be cultured … Read entire article »
Selection and Placement of Activated Carbon
Activated carbon — when used properly — is one the most efficient filters available to the home and commercial aquarist. But as with most things in saltwater fishkeeping, there are different and sometimes contradictory opinions on its selection, placement, and even its use in general. Nonetheless, with proper use activated carbon can be a very helpful tool in the quest … Read entire article »
The Flowrates Through Various Bulkheads
At some point in the adventure of reef keeping most of us want to take the step of running an external sump, the big leap. This leads to the question “How do I get water to the sump?” This is typically accomplished though an overflow. There are three general types of overflows. The first are the siphon … Read entire article »
Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Protein Skimming by Jason Kim
Protein skimming has rapidly become one of the hottest topics in the marine aquarium industry. And for good reason, since this method of “filtration” is one of the easiest, sure-fire ways to promote the health of a saltwater system. Although most would agree that a protein skimmer, or … Read entire article »
Water Quality Basics – Michael
I often see hundreds of threads across dozens of on-line community sites every month regarding water source. What filter type, if any? Is home supplied tap water safe to use? As well as many other questions on this very important subject . I am not an expert on water quality in the home marine aquarium. Far from it. I’m still … Read entire article »
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