Category: Product Reviews

  • Best Protein Skimmer Product Reviews

    Best Protein Skimmer Product Reviews

    Over the years, I have tried several different protein skimmer models, and have even run my reef tank for years at a time without one. Now I am in the process of a new tank build and digging back in to find out which one I plan to buy and add to my tank. The…

  • What is the best reef salt mix? A comparison of top marine salt for the aquarium

    What is the best reef salt mix? A comparison of top marine salt for the aquarium

    The first time I walked through my local fish store to pick a salt mix for my tank, I was completely overwhelmed. There were pallets and pallets of different brand salt mixes. So I spent some time researching to find the best one and here is what I found. The best reef salt mix will…

  • Best Reef Aquarium Gloves: A Quick Product Review

    Best Reef Aquarium Gloves: A Quick Product Review

    When you work in your saltwater aquarium, you deal with – well, water. But there are other concerns you may face. Do you have corals? Sea anemones? Fish with spines? You need aquarium gloves to protect you while you’re scrubbing, aquascaping, or rearranging your rockwork. Maybe they’re not the most fashionable pieces of clothing you’ll…

  • FAQ on Reef Aquarium LED Lights: All You Need to Know

    FAQ on Reef Aquarium LED Lights: All You Need to Know

    If you spend any time looking over your electric bill, you know owning a saltwater aquarium can rack up significant costs. You’ve probably also heard that reef aquarium LED lights help cut down on the funds leaving your wallet every month. (As a matter of fact, one of the most popular articles I wrote discussed…

  • Choosing the Best Aquarium Reactor Media

    Choosing the Best Aquarium Reactor Media

    Everyone loves a clean saltwater aquarium. But crystal-clear views through the glass don’t happen by magic. You need special filters such as aquarium reactor media to get the job done. Otherwise, you face an uphill battle with potential toxins, wastes, and thriving algae. (To say nothing of the potential health hazards your fish and invertebrates…

  • Best Nano Protein Skimmer: Product Reviews

    Best Nano Protein Skimmer: Product Reviews

    Ever wonder how experienced aquarium owners manage to keep the water in their nano tanks so pristine? Designed specifically for these challenges, they credit one of the best nano protein skimmer models as a big step to keeping that water clean and their nano tank thriving. Depending on the type of corals you want to keep…

  • Aquarium Sump Tanks

    Aquarium Sump Tanks

    Thinking about adding aquarium sump tanks to your display? This article will help you better understand what aquarium sump tanks, why you may want one, and where to buy them online – with handy product reviews of the best setups. Table of Contents Already have a hang on what aquarium sump tanks are and how…

  • What is the best aquarium chiller for a saltwater reef tank?

    What is the best aquarium chiller for a saltwater reef tank?

    What is the best aquarium chiller for a saltwater aquarium? Read on to find out more about how you can beat the heat this summer. A few years ago, I had a major setback with my display tank. While working on my tank, I messed up the temperature my heater was set at…unfortunately, at the…

  • Best Nano Aquarium for Saltwater

    Best Nano Aquarium for Saltwater

    A large aquarium positioned prominently as a display is a stunning addition to any room. But despite what you may have heard, big reef tanks don’t have to have all the fun. A Nano Aquarium, by comparison, is a comparatively pint-sized tank, typically around 20 gallons or less that packs a big punch in a small…

  • Gourmet defroster by Innovative Marine: A Product Review

    Gourmet defroster by Innovative Marine: A Product Review

    Introduction If you feed your fish with frozen foods, then you may want to check out the Gourmet Defroster product, from Innovative Marine. I got this fun little gadget as a birthday gift, and couldn’t wait to check it out. What is the Gourmet Defroster and why would you use one? The Gourmet Defroster is…