Project EVO Marine Part 2: Aquarium Stand and Placement
We put quite a bit of thought and planning into the stand for our new EVO 13.5 nano reef as well as the location. This is for good reason – Much of the enjoyment and functionality of our new a... Read More
Project EVO Marine Part 1: Planning and Gathering Parts for Set-Up
Successfully starting up a saltwater aquarium takes planning. Lots of planning – as well as acquiring lots of parts and pieces. (ouch – so many Amazon orders). In part 1 of this seri... Read More
Project EVO Marine: Introduction and Index
The time has come. When I first decided to get back into aquariums (as an adult) 6 years ago, I actually dreamed of getting a saltwater tank. But, we had small kids – not enough time, probab... Read More
Hemianthus Callitrichoides HC Cuba Lift or Blowout
High on my to-do list when upgrading to pressurized CO2 in our planted aquarium was to try out a carpeting plant. My favorite candidate was Hemianthus Callitrichoides, otherwise referred to as ̵... Read More
Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2020
The past few years, I have taken apart and rescaped our planted aquarium around the new year. I like getting a fresh start and re-setting the tank occasionally and the holidays are a good time to Sh... Read More
2019 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal
One of the most important tools for my learning in the aquarium hobby is keeping a good journal. I use my journal to keep track of any changes or maintenance to our Spec V aquarium. This past year... Read More