Forty years ago when I was a teenager I went to a pet shop with a friend to get some supplies for his pet. That was the first time that I was truly exposed to the world of fish! I had seen goldfish, of course, and the occasional guppy tank but I had never seen…
If you are a beginning aquarist, you may have heard a little about live rock, but may be unsure how to get started or whether it is one of the reef aquarium supplies that belong in your system. This article is meant to explain a little about live rock, how to use it, and…
Quick Navigation OVERVIEWQuality of Light (PUR, RQE, PAS) Kelvin Rating Why is the Kelvin rating useful?Nanometer Range (Spectrum)LUX PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Measuring PARPhotoinhibition Lumens WattsCRIThe 5 Best led Aquarium lighting Systems1.Finnex Planted 24/7 LED Aquarium Controller2.Current USA Orbit Marine LED Light3.Finnex Stingray Aquarium LED Light4.Finnex FugeRay LED Aquarium Light5.Marineland Double BrightAdditional tips and tricks…