Member Product Reviews

Update on Sicce Minu Planted Tank

admin | March 14, 2013

by John Tullock Back in February we posted about a new tank set-up to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Sicce Minu LED lighting system. Now that the tank has been up and growing for a while, we think you will…..

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AquaLife ACTIVATE vs Fritz No. 9 and Turbo Start

admin | March 10, 2013

by John Tullock Laboratory tests confirm that AquaLife ACTIVATE for Saltwater has more live bacteria and cycles the tank faster that Fritz No. 9 or Turbo Start. Download the full report here. Tell us what you think about ACTIVATE:

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Kessil Wins LED Showdown on Reefbuilders

admin | February 6, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. Kessil’s A350 has taken top honors in the Reefbuilders.com LED Showdown. As the post, which you can read here, states, this was a popularity contest, not a determination…..

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LED Not Just For Reef Tanks

admin | January 31, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. UPDATE: February 1, 2013 We received a photo showing the planted tank in this post on the day it was set up, January 18, 2013. As usual…..

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AquaLife Barley Straw Extract

admin | January 28, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. A clean, clear, healthy pond free from problem organisms is every water gardener’s goal. Research has shown that natural breakdown products from plant material play a role…..

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The Future of Aquarium Retail, Part Two

admin | January 10, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. AquaLife: the future of the aquarium hobby This is the second in a series of posts about the AquaLife product line. AquaLife offers dealers protected margins on…..

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Comparing the Sicce Minu LED to Metal Halide

admin | January 7, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. With all the claims and counter-claims being tossed about concerning LED lighting systems versus the more traditional fluorescent and metal halide equipment, we thought it was time…..

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A Great Little Book

admin | January 3, 2013

by John Tullock Copyright © 2013 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. If you have a lot of marine customers, chances are at least one of them will want this great little book from Lysmata Publishing. How To Raise…..

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Member Review: Brightwell Aquatics Advanced Reef Care Regimen

admin | December 19, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright © 2012 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. Many saltwater and reef enthusiasts are using phytoplankton and zooplankton to feed their fish and corals. It is part of a growing trend of trying to simulate…..

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AquaLife: The Future of Aquarium Retail, Part One

admin | December 18, 2012

by John Tullock Copyright © 2012 Aquarium Life Support Systems. All rights reserved. This is the first in a series of posts about the AquaLife product line. AquaLife offers dealers protected margins on best-in-class products in key categories. You can…..

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