New from GHL
The next generation of the GHL Mitras Lightbar has arrived. Our original design proved to be an effective way to provide aquariums with powerful, energy efficient illumination. Better yet, it was and still is one of the brightest LED lights on the market. We applied these traits and added new characteristics to make an even more powerful product. We present you, the GHL Mitras Lightbar 2.
Mitras Lightbar 2 - Features
Updated LEDs
Specially selected high-power LEDs from...
In 2010, Dr. Dhai Xu of the American Chemical Association stated, “Outbreaks of external parasitic disease can result in losses of 50-100% of aquarium livestock.” He went on to say that marine and freshwater ich are so common, that nearly every home aquarist or commercial aquaculture facility has been effected by it. Xu reminded everyone that once an external parasite adheres to a fish’s skin, there is really no treatment that is entirely effective against it. Both the parasites’ life-cycle...
Will be starting threads on the various "method's" in advance reef keeping so hobbyist can understand each method better. As with anything in this hobby there is no one way or wrong way to keep a Reef tank.
Here is the FAQ from the Zeovit forum so that you can understand the basic's of the system.
ZeoVit Basic Information by Shadowramy
Some say that ZeoVit is just the latest ‘snake oil’ to hit the reef market, while others praise the colorful results it gets. Still others believe the...
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Many aquarists know the name Snorkel Bob. He once served as Sea Shepherd Conservation Societies’ (SSCS) vice president. He owns a network of snorkel and dive shops that operate all around the Hawaiian Islands and he has published several books about Hawaiian marine life and native fish. Also, Snorkel Bob is a steadfast arch-enemy of the aquarium...
It has been five years since Ecotech released the Radion line of LED lighting to the Reef Aquarium world. In that time the Radion has become a standard against which all other LED lights are measured.
LED lighting has become accepted as a legitimate lighting source in the reef aquarium hobby due to the advance features the Radion series of lights offers. We have come to expect WiFi control of our lights from our smart phones. When Ecotech introduced UV LEDs in the Radion we...
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I’ve had two major disasters in my reef tanks over the past 15 or so years. The first one was in 2003 during an un-expected October ice-storm. The second one was on Friday of last week. Disaster number one caused a massive livestock loss and nearly put me out of the hobby. The one that occurred last Friday I was able to manage, without losing (or really damaging) any livestock. The difference, years of experience and the foresight to be prepared. Like many...
Introduction
My name is Hunter and I am a wrasse addict. Admitting such is the first step to buying another wrasse, I think. Wrasses are not only my passion, but my niche in this hobby since 2010. My tank is full of them, and unfortunately “regular” species are no longer exciting enough for me; I keep mostly the “rare” ones (hold onto that thought of “rare”; we’ll come back to that).
Some may recognize this article as a continuation or a refresh of the original thread found on 3reef and...
Fish is a term that aquarists are intimately familiar with. However, it’s a broad term that groups 60% of planet Earth’s entire population into one basic category. Roughly 30,000 species fall under the moniker “fish” and many are so different from one another, it would be difficult for the un-trained eye to tell they are from the same animal group. Deep sea anglerfish males latch onto females for the entirety of their lives, appearing like a small overgrown appendage; while flying fish soar...
Many of us today get started in this hobby by purchasing a tank that is already up and running. This can be great as you get all the equipment needed for a reef tank along with the rock, sand and even sometimes coral and fish! You can get a great deal from somebody who is just fed up and ready to get rid of their tank. Sometimes you can even get it for free! Now this sounds so fantastic your wondering where you can come across a deal like this, but it comes with its own challenges. When you...
Buying a new fish for your aquarium can be both an exciting and nerve-racking experience. Is this fish healthy? Is this fish a good fit for my aquarium? If I get this fish, am I sacrificing another fish down the line? These are a few of the many questions that may pop into your head, and are all very important and relevant. When choosing a new addition for your aquarium, you should consider many things. Here are a few things to consider and look for when choosing the next fish for your...
