Whimar MagnetScraper 4 – the ultimate magnet? Review
I’m always looking for the right accessory, and since my Easy Blade don’t work anymore, I searched something to replace them. And I found the Whimar Magnet Scraper 4.
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UltraReef Akula uks-180 skimmer – in depth review
The UltraReef Akula 180 is the last cconception of skimmers according to the Milanese builder. We tested it deeply and we agreed that’s one of the best skimmer we’ve had in our hands.
H.V. Innovation’s T5 induction lamps of 18.000°K and 80 watt: PAR and Consumption
We introduced the new induction lamps by H.V. Innovation in the early December, and then we managed to have a sample in our hands, ready to be tested.
Calcium Reactor UltraReef UCS 140 – review
Finally we can talk about the calcium reactor UltraReef UCS 140, suggested by the builder for aquariums until 500 liters, and tested in my reef aquarium of more or less 400 liters.
Orphek Atlantik V4: our test with PAR measurement
We have heard very good things about the Orphek Atlantik V4 and we had the occasion to test one bought by our firend Jonathan, who bought 4 for his beautiful aquarium.
Amtra Air System UPS: an aerator against aquarium power outages – review
Amtra Air System UPS is an aerator working even on battery and it’s extremely useful in case of blackout.
Aquarium plankton – mistakes in the use of phytoplankton supplement
from left to right: Simocephalus vetulus, Tomopteris Eschscholtz, Hyperia Macrocephala, Meganyctiphanes norvegica, Gammarus locusta, Iracia Efferata, larve megalopa from Crustacea family, Asteria rubens Bippinaria, Brachionus quadridentatus, Calycopsis borchgevinki – Picture by Sanja Zamuda – Creative Commons rights
In the past article of this short series we illustrated two of the main features of plankton, size and classification (read here). We can now approach to how to supplement algae-based plankton (phytoplankton) or animal-based (zooplankton) into our tank.
Phytoplankton – algae species, cultures and results
Tetraselmis – thanks to ReefSnow
We already covered in previous articles the benefits of phytoplankton and zooplankton supplement in a reef aquarium, and how to build them up in our system.
Plankton – zooplankton and phytoplankton – getting to know them
In this second section I will refer to the particulate components that are produced by the rising deep currents, this component we call Plankton.
The global seas nutrient cycle: a better understanding of its application in aquariums
Sunrise in the red sea: global sea nutrient cycle
The earth surface is 71% covered by salt water and as we all know, between the parallels above and below the equator up to the 23 °26 ‘we have the greatest presence of coral structures and all the closely related organisms.
