Backwards compatibility is one of the VorTech’s best features. Upgrade previous model pumps to the current QD versions. QD upgrade kits can significantly reduce motor noise from older version VorTechs and in some models will also increase flow.

We all have probably yelled at our aquarium at some point or another, but thanks to modern technology, now they can listen! Neptune Systems recently released an official Amazon Alexa Skill to access your Apex controller from any Apex enabled device.

We’ve been closely following Boyan Slat and the Ocean Cleanup’s quest to rid the world’s oceans of plastic and scored this interview wherein they update us on the project and what they’ve learned so far.

We chat with Marc Levenson of Melev’s Reef and Deven Rich of Reef Dudes about how they got into the aquarium, products they recommend, triumphs and challenges of making videos, and more!

Start building visibility for your fish store or aquarium maintenance service on Google Maps and Google Search by creating a Google My Business Listing. It’s like the modern day version of the Yellow Pages, only better!

We ask how algae scrubbers work, what the benefits are, how scrubbers compare to reactors and refugiums, what types of fish eat the algae harvested in a scrubber, and a whole lot more. Learn about algal filtration!

Quality Marine just dropped the news that a captive-bred Cortez Angelfish has landed and we could not be more thrilled to hear about yet another aquaculture success that surely will someday be the future of our hobby.

The beauty of Reef-A-Palooza is that you can talk with product manufacturers, coral vendors, and retailers all under one roof. Best of all, attendance is affordable and FREE for kids. This means the whole family can join the fun!

There are 4 major water testing labs specializing in saltwater analysis: ATI Lab, AquaMedic AWT, ICP-Analysis.com, and Triton Lab. We sent identical water samples to each and discuss our test results in this comprehensive review.

We quiz Roger about the new Tunze macroalgae reactor we saw at MACNA 2018, get updates on the Smart Controller 7000, plus talk about pumps, protein skimmers, auto top-off systems, company history and so much more!