QUESTIONI have a 29 gallon saltwater aquarium. I have been told I need 2 powerheads for my tank. My question is, is it necessary to have 2 powerheads? Will one do the job? I am starting with fish only and will eventually segue to a reef with corals. What would be the ideal amount of […]

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QUESTIONWhat does ORP stand for and how important is it to monitor? ANSWERORP stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential. Measured in millivolts (mV), ORP is the measure of your aquarium water’s ability to breakdown waste products. Hobbyists running an ozonizer with their aquarium system will keep a close eye on ORP. Others may never check it. […]

IMAC, now known as IMACWEST (International Marine Aquarium Conference West) has moved from it’s birth city of Chicago and is now based on the West Coast. Started by Dennis Gallagher, the tradition will continue this year aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, July 31 to August 2, 2009. Event Highlights 3 days 16 […]

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QUESTIONI have two metal halide bulbs that are due for replacement. Is it better to use the same brand of bulb for both, or does that not really matter? ANSWERIt is a matter of preference. I prefer using the same brand of bulbs over my own tank. Even if the Kelvin ratings are identical, every […]

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It’s baaaack. That’s right, another edition of Reef Necessities is here … and just in time, too. Summer is in full swing and we’ve been receiving a lot of questions lately from hobbyists asking how they can keep their aquarium temperatures stable during the hot summer months. While chillers and evaporators are always an option, […]