The ASD Blog
Honest Blogging about Aquarium Keeping.
Best Aquarium Chiller Reviews - What To Know Before You Buy
Best Aquarium Test Kits - Water Chemistry Matters
Best Reef Salt Mix - Choosing the Best Salt For Your Tank
Best UV Sterilizer Reviews - Find What Works And What Is Affordable
Best Aquarium Power Filters - 2019 Reviews (Pick A Filter That Lasts)
Bubble Tip Anemone Care Guide (Have Success with BTAs)
Best Aquarium Return Pumps (2019 Reviews) - AC vs DC What Works Best?
Return pumps are an essential component for many fish tanks. They are used in all-in-one tanks, water changing stations, and in aquariums sumps or refugium sumps. It is the heart of the aquarium and thus the very piece of equipment in your setup that you do not want to fail. You can argue that next to an Aquarium Heater, a failed return pump can be disastrous not only for your livestock, but to your home in the event of a flood or leak.
The goal with this post is not to point you to the cheapest aquarium return pumps or the most expensive ones. I'm going to point you to the highest quality and reliable pumps available today on the market. This is a component of your system that you should not skim on. You want an aquarium return pump to last forever, be quiet, and to be relevantly maintenance free.
Best Aquarium Wavemaker Reviews (2019 Reviews)
Technology has gone a far way since I started in aquariums. Before, there were standard powerheads that would distribute a fixed flow and stream in your water column. Now you have these items called wavemakers that provide a wider and more powerful stream of water flow in your aquarium. A lot of manufacturers have entered the fray release their own wavemakers, but what is the best aquarium wavemaker?
There are so many wavemakers out there and now there are DC powered wavemakers that have a ton of controllability. Which one is the right one for you? Today's post hopefully will clear that all up for you in deciding what wavemaker will work best for your aquarium.
Best RODI Systems - 2019 Reviews (What's Best for your Saltwater Tank)
Best Protein Skimmer Reviews - (2019 Reviews & Guide)
Best LED Lighting for Reef Tanks – (2019 Reviews) & Guide
LED lighting systems are the rage these days for Reef Tanks. It makes a lot of sense why. The best LED lighting systems will have a lot of user friendly features like timers, ramp up and ramp down features, the ability to adjust spectrum, and multiple mount options. The main attraction for LED though, is the power savings features. LEDs are a lot more energy efficient than traditional T5s and metal halides.
In today's post, I'm going to go through the best LED lighting for Reef Tanks. I will break what these systems are best for, what they are good and not good at, and offer our recommended picks. The end goal is to provide the necessary information you need to make an informed decision as to what is the best LED lighting system for you. Let's get started!
Best Aquarium Sump & Refugium in 2019 (REVIEWS) - Learn What Works Best for YOU!
One of the most important decisions you can make is choosing your sump system and selecting the best aquarium sump and refugium for you as well as connecting it with the best aquarium sump pump that you can buy.
Let's talk today about what is an aquarium sump, what is a refugium, and then let's go over the best aquarium sumps available to purchase readily.
