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Emergency Preparedness – What to do in a Power Outage?

Losing power during a storm or other outage strikes fear in most hobbyists due to the challenges of keeping fish, coral, and other

What to Look for in a Good Saltwater Aquarium Store

The neighborhood aquarium store is where many hobbyists see their first reef tank and discover their passion for reefkeeping. Local shops are also

Top Reefkeeping Myths: Big Picture

Keeping a reef aquarium is an experience like no other, and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy this hobby. In the

Top Reefkeeping Myths: Maintenance

Maintenance is an essential tool that all aquarists must practice to create and preserve a successful reef tank. While many hobbyists dread performing

Top Reefkeeping Myths: Coral Care

In the third part of our Top Reefkeeping Myths series, we’ll cover some commonly held misconceptions about coral care. Reef tanks are all

Top Reefkeeping Myths: Equipment

In the second installment of our Top Reefkeeping Myths series, we discuss some commonly held misbeliefs about reef equipment. While product innovation is

Top Reefkeeping Myths: For Beginners

With reefkeeping being a relatively new hobby, hobbyists are constantly debating a plethora of different topics. What may work for some reef hobbyists

All You Need to Know About: Ammonia

Ammonia is the by-product of uneaten food, dead fish, coral, invertebrates, or other organic matter as it decays in an aquarium. It is

All You Need to Know About: Magnesium

Magnesium is the silent partner of calcium and alkalinity. It plays one of the most critical roles in a reef tank. Without proper levels

All You Need to Know About: Alkalinity

Alkalinity is one of the most critical parameters in a reef tank. Unstable levels will cause an aquarium’s pH to fluctuate, which can

All You Need to Know About: Calcium

Stony corals such as Large Polyp Stony Corals (LPS) and Soft Polyp Stony Corals (SPS) need calcium to grow and build their coral

All You Need to Know About: Phosphate

Both corals and invertebrates need small amounts of phosphate; however, high levels inhibit coral growth and coloration and lead to nuisance algae. Phosphates

A Beginners Guide to Reef Dosing

If you’re looking for a beginners guide to reef dosing, you’ve come to the right spot. When new hobbyists first get into reef

All You Need to Know About: Nitrate

Most novice hobbyists think of nitrate as bad, and in higher amounts, it’s certainly not good for reef tanks. However, corals still require

All You Need to Know About: pH

pH can be a complex subject, especially for saltwater aquariums. It is essential to not only understand what pH is, but how and

All You Need to Know About: Water Temperature

What is Water Temperature? In this case, water temperature is a physical property expressing how hot or cold something is. Why is it

All You Need to Know About: Salinity

What is Salinity? Simply put, salinity is the amount of salt measured in water. Why is it Important? Saltwater fish and coral have

Fun Facts About Coral Reefs

If you Google “Fun Facts about Coral Reefs,” you will find a ton of great content on the subject. Coral reefs are some

Nano Reef Aquariums: Pros vs. Cons

At some point in your life, you saw a coral reef aquarium and you were likely captivated. After some time, you determined you

How to Maximize Coral Growth & Coloration

One of the most exciting things about owning a reef aquarium is the satisfaction of growing coral. Not only is it satisfying, but

What is PAR and How Much Do I Need?

PAR is a common term you will hear on a regular basis while reading about reef tank lighting. If you’re new to this

ATI Straton LED: Coral Optimized Reef Lighting

*** COMING SOON *** The highly anticipated, ATI Straton LED, is unlike any other LED light fixture on the market. The ATI Straton

Most Common Issues for Coral in a Reef Tank

A frequent question that comes up among reef aquarium enthusiasts is, “What are the most common issues for coral in a reef tank?”

Top 5 Most Common Problems in a Reef Tank

Top Tips for Changing the Water in Your Aquarium

Changing the water in your reef aquarium sounds like an easy task, and for the most part it is. But there are a

How to Clean a Reef Tank: Tips & Tricks

When you own a reef tank, the amount of work you put into cleaning and maintaining it shows. And you’re going to want

How Should I Measure for a New Aquarium?

People often ask the question: How should I measure for a new aquarium? Once you’ve determined where you wish to place your aquarium

Product Highlights: ATI T5 Bulbs

Our T5 bulbs were first introduced to the market in 2000, so they have a long track record of success. T5 bulbs combine

Saltwater Aquarium Lighting for Beginners

For beginners, saltwater aquarium lighting is one of the most difficult aspects to understand and grasp. Before we go into saltwater aquariums, let’s

Where Should I Put My Aquarium?

One of the more common questions people ask is, “Where should I put my aquarium?” People often inquire about the ideal size as

Why Should You Choose ATI ICP Labs?

How Does Our ICP Test Compare to the Competition? We use a state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line Spectro Arcos ICP machine. There are several grades of

How High Should I Hang / Mount My Aquarium Light?

One of the most frequent questions we get is “How high should I hang my light over my aquarium?”. And it’s an important

ATI Labs Is Not Your Average ICP Test

ATI Labs is a comprehensive water test, specifically calibrated for saltwater aquariums. You can check and analyze over 40 parameters, including major and

ATI Nutrition – Basic Dosing Principles

ATI Nutrition is a system that delivers basic nutritional building blocks to your aquarium to promote coral growth and coloration. Follow our quick

Infographic: What’s in ATI Essentials Pro?

Wondering about the 28 elements present in ATI Essentials Pro? Here’s a handy infographic that details just what’s in the bottles.

Get the Look You Want – Bulb Layout Advice for T5 Aquarium Lighting

We frequently get questions about bulb color choices and where to put each color bulb in the fixture. The good news is there

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