Top Notch T5 Marine Aquarium Lighting

 

One of the biggest factors in success with a marine aquarium is the amount and quality of light (of course beside water quality, movement, etc.…).

The line of Powermodule lighting from ATI is top notch equipment. They even have a dimmable version! I really like these ATI Powermodules and am now offering them on the site at www.SaltwaterEddies.com .

The ATI Powermodule is the perfect merger of world-class
engineering, elegant design and high-end components producing a
fixture that is truly second to none. Featuring Miro-Silver reflectors
and an active cooling system for unbeatable performance and long
lamp life in a stylish, heavy-duty curved housing that gives it a sleek,
professional look. This is truly a fixture for the serious hobbyist.
Unbeatable Performance: Superior design and high-end
components produce 50% more light than most other equally sized
T5 fixtures. Active cooling system allows bulbs to run at a more
optimal temperature improving bulb life.
Energy Efficient: Produces up to 50% more light than most
other equally sized T5 fixtures without using more energy.
Stylish European Design: Sleek, heavy-duty silver colored
body is durable, rust-proof and only 2.3” high. All components
including the T5 ballasts are enclosed inside the fixture housing.
The only items external to the fixture are a small junction box,
2 power-cords and an AC-DC Adapter to power the fans.
Independent Lamp Control: Fixture is wired with 2 bulbs
on one power-cord and the other bulbs on the other allowing for
independent control and dawn-dusk simulation.
Quiet, Cool Operation: They Run cool and produce nearly no noise.

Coral Inserts and Artificial Reef Tank Corals Available From Living Color…Stunning

  Many people enjoy “fish only with live rock” aquariums (FOWL), and don’t need to concern themselves with super bright hot lights, Chillers and all the equipment needed to keep a reef tank thriving. However there is always the desire for a beautiful coral reef tank in the home or office.

 Saltwater Eddies LLC is now carrying the full line of artificial coral products, coral inserts, replicas and even some artificial invertebrates from Living Color, INC. These pieces are of museum quality, and definitely worth checking out if you would like to add color and colorful maintenance free replicas to your saltwater (or freshwater) fish tanks.

 

Caring for your Chaeto

Chaetomorpha Algae removes both phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the amount of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high lighting and keep it in an area of high water flow. It should ideally be tumbled in an algae filter. This algae is sold by the bag and will arrive in a dense mat. Spaghetti algae, though not palatable to many herbivorous species, is popular in reef aquariums for its ability to remove nitrates, assist in buffering pH, uptake carbon dioxide producing oxygen, and assist in balancing trace elements. It also provides hiding spaces for small creatures. To increase the amount of nutrients this algae exports, keep in an area of high water flow.

Also, it is often overlooked that the chaeto also acts like a filter floss of sorts, and will trap small particles of detritus and unprocessed foods and such. Because of this, it is a good practice to “rinse” your chaetomorpha macro algae from time to time. At least rinse it well with each water change you do; Pull out up to 5 gallons of water (that is to be replaced in a water change) depending on how much chaeto you are rinsing , and save it in a 5 gallon bucket or similar container. Before you dump the old saltwater, use it to rinse out the chaeto first. You will be amazed at how ugly that bucket of water will get.

When you are done rinsing your chaeto, and have put it back in the refugium, decant the 5 gallon bucket for a few minutes before slowly pouring it out, and stop when there is about 2-3” of water left and look for brittle stars, hard stars and critters to be rescued before dumping out the last of the old dirty saltwater.

I hope this helps with folks who are having any trouble keeping their Chaeto thriving and productive.

-Greg

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Top Notch T5 Marine Aquarium Lighting

Top Notch T5 Marine Aquarium Lighting

Coral Inserts and Artificial Reef Tank Corals Available From Living Color…Stunning

Coral Inserts and Artificial Reef Tank Corals Available From Living Color…Stunning