gear

Hello Everyone! It's been 2 years of being into the hobby with a whole bunch of ups and downs, but one thing I still haven't really been able to get a solid grasp/stance/opinion on is sumps. I know they're used as a replacement for typical filtration (like cannister filters/HOBs), but I don't...

Been out of the hobby and probably won’t be back anytime soon as I’m gearing up to deploy. I try to be well read with new gadgets, gear, pumps, lights, quality of life tools, problem solvers, ect so when I have a chance to set my tank back up I can nose drive head first into the shallow end of...

I was just informed that my work is having a "Pollyanna" for the holidays. I was asked to list 3 gift ideas for an item under $40 that I might want for Christmas. Usually I ask for a bottle of wine or something like that, but I am really into my reef right now and would love something for that...

My 1st salty tank! I'm so excited. It's taken a long time to get to this point. Starting the work on plumbing it and setting up all of the equipment. Still waiting on a few more things to come in the mail...grrr Always love feedback! Good bad or otherwise. I'm BRAND new to this hobby, so...

If you’re like me, every time you test your all your water parameters, you take over the dining table / kitchen island. Spill some saltwater or solution.. your partner giving you the side eye. Well if you’ve got the space for it, this workbench station has been life changing. And for $120...

I attached a rough image of what I intend my new frag tank setup with a ZooMed Low Boy to look like (I'm not the guy he's just a reference for height) what are some pieces of equipment you all suggest? I already have a sump for the system and an array of lights including 2 LEDs, a T5 fixture and...

What "high tech" gear have you DIYed or bought to use on your aquarium, fish room, etc? Not the normal Apex Neptune, controller, etc type gear, what ELSE have you added? Anyone used a Raspberry Pi to do some random controls? Anyone written their own app or modded a tablet/phone to use for...

Hello, I am currently a law student about to graduate (3L) and the end of tight finances is finally near, Hooray! I have been running an Innovative Marine AIO 20 gal since about 2016/2017. It has been great to me and I've gotten to work out all the issues a reef tank can bring. I run an...

breaking down my tank and focusing on much easier corals. apex trident- $515 apex el-$435 echotech mp10-$230 bundle all together $1050 including shipping.

this might be a little early but it is coming up fast. what are some good Christmas ideas and also what are some good places to get gift certificates from?

Hey everyone! I've decided to upgrade my current 60 Gallon Mixed reef. I feel like 100 Gallons or 125 Feels right. I was wondering if anyone has any input on where I can find a tank and stand! Also, on tank equipment. I think I can use my current 25-gallon sump and my current protein skimmer and...