Kessil a360a Repair (FixReef.com Review)
Background Light-emitting diodes (LED) last a long time. Far longer than traditional tungsten or fluorescent. After running my Kessil a360x (LED lights) for 2 years, it stopped working. Hint, I originally used it on my reefer 170. Check out my review of the Kessil a360x here. My Kessil started to flicker and as the days
Hang-on-back (HOB) Protein Skimmer Comparison
Let’s take a look at the top 3 hang-on-back (HOB) protein skimmers in the market today (in my opinion). Why Hang on the back? Hang-on-the-back skimmers are a good option if you’re looking for an easy option to add in a skimmer without needing additional tanks or sump setups. These types of skimmers will work
Aperture Pet & Life is Growing
Bertram Capital acquired Bulk Reef Supply (BRS) and then formed Aperture Pet and Life in 2021. Aperture has been busy working behind the scene negotiating with manufacturers to bring them to the family. The goal is to band all of the large aquarium brands under one umbrella (in my opinion). BRS purchased Marine Depot, a
Most Popular Saltwater Mix
Saltwater Mix Saltwater is essential for the survival of corals, fishes, and invertebrates. Different salt mix provides different levels of elements needed to support the growth of corals. The traditional salt mix seeks to achieve the natural seawater element level. The top-tier salt mix elevates some of the key elements such as calcium, alkalinity, and
ITC Reefculture presents PARwise
Coming soon! This new PAR meters from ITC will drop around 2022/2023. Look for it from your LFS or online retailer. What we know so far: Will connect to the following: Coming soon!
Getting rid of Vermetid Snails in a Reef Tank (Complete Guide)
Why are Vermetid Snails bad? Before we talk about how to prevent or get rid of Vermetid snails, let’s discuss why they are bad. Vermetid snails start off small like any other organisms. They wander around your tank until they find a happy spot. When they do, they settle down and “glue” themselves to the
Kessil A360x with Spectral X Review
The A360x is the latest offering from Kessil replacing the A360we. This new design offers a more sleek design, efficient cooling, and brighter output. Let’s take a quick look at the Kessil A360x. Here is a quick picture of the Kessil A360x mounted on my holding tank. The Kessil A360x utilizes the same mounting hardware
Orphek Atlantik LED Replacement
In this video, I go through and show how the LEDs can be replaced on the Orphek Atlantik. I had an issue where a few of them were dead from each of the lights. I went ahead and planned out a night where I had time to go through and desolder the old LED and
Neptune Trident – 1 Test per day Hack
All right, guys, this is Paul aka modern reefer and today we’re going to take a look at my custom settings to the Neptune Apex Trident system and tweak the settings to get it to test once per day. I found this great post on Humble.fish and had to share it. This video will show
Aquarium Battery Backup Solution – DIY Runtime Extended
In this video, I break down how having a few key components can help extend the run time on an APC UPS system. This same concept will work on other battery back as well however it does require an expensive controller such as a Neptune Apex. Parts Needed: Relay Mounting board https://reeflabs.net/3d_Printed_Relay_Mount_in_BLACK USB Charger USB