Copepods in Barrier Reef Marine Aquariums
Copepods are small crustaceans playing an important role in marine food webs. They are most important within barrier reef ecosystems, where they are ecologically important as the food of fishes and other marine animals of a large number of species. In marine aquariums, copepods can also play an important role in maintaining a healthy and…
Healthy marine aquarium
Various test procedures that ought to be routinely performed to check the water quality parameters to fall within healthy levels for the resident population. pH: The pH level refers to the acidity or alkalinity of the water. The pH range 8.0-8.4 is ideal for most marine fish and invertebrates. A pH test kit is used…
Management Methods….Which is better?
There are so many ways to manage a marine aquarium. Some methods require more effort and expense than others, so it’s important to choose the right one for your needs and budget. Following are some of the most usual strategies of controlling a marine aquarium. Natural Reef Method: The simplest way of stablizing a marine…
The Nitrogen cycle
The nitrogen cycle is a critical process in maintaining the health of a marine aquarium. The cycle is especially meaningful in a reef aquarium, because this cycle is the key in the growth/survival of corals and other invertebrate animals. The nitrogen cycle starts with the decomposition of fish excretion and undigested food, and egestion which…
LED lighting in Marine Aquariums
One of the essential components of a marine aquarium is lighting. In recent years, LED lighting has become a popular option for illuminating marine aquariums. LED lighting has several advantages over traditional lighting options. One of the significant advantages of LED lighting is its energy efficiency. LED lights consume less energy than traditional lighting options,…
The Calcium Reactor
The calcium reactor is a device that can be used by reef tank to check for and maintain the calcium and alkalinity levels in their aquariums at correct levels. This device, in essence, is a tank with a calcium carbonate media bed directly mounted to it, with a tap connected water system to the tank.…
The Skimmer
A skimmer is an essential piece of equipment in any reef tank. It’s a device that removes organic compounds from the water, including proteins, fats, and other organic matter before it has a chance to break down and release harmful chemicals into the water. In a reef tank, this is especially important since the inhabitants…
Eunice
The Eunice worm, also known as the Bobbit worm, is a fascinating and mysterious creature that inhabits the ocean floor. This worm can grow up to 3 meters in length, and its body is made up of many segments that are covered in bristles. These bristles are used for locomotion and for capturing prey. The…
EcoTech Marine LED Lighting my experience
In the last year I have decided to remove my historic ATI Sunpower with T5 light and try the radion X30 G5 pro and I wanted to share my experience. Dimensions (L/W/H) 30 cm /18 cm /3,9 cm Weight 2.041 g Power Consumption 215 W Universal Input Range 100-240 V – 50/60 Hz Peak Inrush Current…
What equipment is needed for a saltwater tank?
The choice of equipment is one of the fundamental steps for the success of this hobby. This post is a small introduction and wants to help people to carefully select the right and “sized” equipment for the reef tanks. I will try to stay at a high level in order to give you a complete…
