Looking for a skimmer for a nano tank is not that easy. Most of the efficient skimmers are huge and fits quite ugly inside the tank which gives you no option but to have sump. There are 2 skimmers that I have used so far and both are efficient. The first one is the Reef Octopus and the other one is Resun SK300 Skimmer. Both skimmers are quite effective and definitely it … [Read more...] about Resun SK300 Skimmer
Corals for Picotopes
Most people avoid getting a picotope. This is because picotopes are harder to maintain than the bigger tanks. Harder because a slight change can affect the water parameters big time. In terms of reef tank, picotope can be quite challenging. The secrets in having a pico reef lies on how well you maintain your water changes and choices of livestock you make. There are 3 … [Read more...] about Corals for Picotopes
Modding Your Queen Turbo Skimmer
Making the most out of your cheap protein skimmer and have it live a little longer There are lot's of brand of protein skimmers out there in the market. Some of them are good some are not and some are crappy. One of the most avoided skimmers of the hobbyists is the turbo queen skimmer. Though this skimmer is cheap, this is really not that efficient in removing gunks in your … [Read more...] about Modding Your Queen Turbo Skimmer
CO2 Fertilization
In the previous article we have discussed the importance of CO2 fertilization. We also have discussed the methods on how to dissolve the CO2 in the water. But where can we get CO2 if the commercial CO2 are not locally available? There are 3 other ways on how to fertilize the aquarium with CO2. Though it cannot really replace the effectiveness of the commercial pressurized … [Read more...] about CO2 Fertilization
Best Salt Mix for Marine Tank
There are 2 most sought salt mixes in the aquarium industry. The Reef Crystals and Instant Ocean. Both Salt Mix provide valuable minerals naturally found in the ocean. Most of the reefers prefer to have Reef Crystals because they say that this particular salt mix has more calcium than Instant Ocean. I say they’re both great. Anyways, Instant Ocean owns Reef Crystals. They … [Read more...] about Best Salt Mix for Marine Tank