Why is my pump not working?!?

Why is my pump not working?!?

Maintenance of your saltwater aquarium equipment is just as important as the time you spend fretting over water quality. I suspect that the average aquarist might never disassemble and clean water pumps on their system, which is a big mistake. It is my opinion that...
Consultations from Captive Aquatic Ecosystems

Consultations from Captive Aquatic Ecosystems

  About a year ago I was contacted by a guy who was having troubles with his small reef aquarium. After discussing several things over the phone, I convinced him to have an in-person consultation from me. With my aquarium installation and maintenance company, I...
Post filtration for GFO reactors.

Post filtration for GFO reactors.

Who out there uses GFO? I do and I love it. Because I do this as a business AND a hobby, I go through a lot of it. I use Kolar Labs because I love their honesty about where the product comes from. The particular GFO is called Bayoxide E 33 and is produced by a German...
Avast Marine Davy Jones Skimmate Locker hacks.

Avast Marine Davy Jones Skimmate Locker hacks.

Avast Marine has been making cool equipment for quite a while now. Check out their website by clicking HERE. I love the things they make but I’m a custom installer by trade so I often need to find ways to make things work in a different manner other than a...
How often should I feed an herbivore?

How often should I feed an herbivore?

Too often I hear saltwater aquarists say “I feed my tang some algae a couple times a week.” as if it is a special treat or something for them to snack on. In fact, it should be the majority of their diet. There are many different ways out there to get...