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Set Up for Success! Demystify Setting Up Your LED Lighting- Beginner's Guide Ep: 28
LED lights are great, they really are the best lights we have ever had for aquariums on a variety of fronts. That said, they also pose the biggest... -
Which T5 spacing created this stunning tank? 16", 18" or 24" inches? Does it matter?
Randy is back and this week on BRStv Investigates he puts the Aquatic Life LED/T5 Hybrid to the test by comparing output between the 16", 18" and 24"... -
Can the Zetlight QMaven II produce a stunning tank? See what the data says!
Randy is zeroed in on lighting and in this week's BRStv Investigates we look at the Zetlight QMaven II Series LED Lights. Randy takes the time to not... -
Can You Beat Algae or Skip the Ugly Brown Phase Using a UV Sterilizer in a New Saltwater Tank?
After 5 months of testing here in the BRStv Labs, we are back with an all NEW BRStv Investigates. Our hosts dive deap into the topic of UV... -
LED vs T5: LEDs can do it better! 3 Ways to Get Better Coral Coloration in Your Reef Tank.
This is PART 2 in Randy's investigation of reef tank lighting with an intent to unlock the secrets of illuminating a reef tank with LEDs in a manner... -
Aquarium Aquascape Adhesives - Bonds That Rock!
Randy and the BRStv Investigates team pick up the aquascaping adhesives again and this time, we are giving the sample aquascapes a full 7 days to cure... -
The Neptune SKY LED Light Put to the Test! Spread, Spectrum & Par Data - BRStv Investigates
Ever since the news dropped way back in February of 2020 that Neptune Systems was working on an aquarium light, hobbyists have been clamoring over the... -
What do we REALLY know about protein skimmers? Were testing to find out! | BRStv Investigates
Last week we began our BRStv Investigates journey to try and get to the bottom of protein skimmers and find some tangible data that will help you... -
R2R FAQ: How to use multiple modules, firmware updates, and LDK probe life!
Today on Reef2Reef FAQ Randy is answering questions from the BRStv Spotlight video about the Neptune Systems Leak Detection Kit. In this FAQ we cover... -
DIY protein skimmer test you can do at home! Dry vs. Wet skimming? | BRStv Investigates
For anyone who wants the best performance out of their protein skimmer, this is the BRStv Investigates episode for you. Randy has gathered all that we... -
EcoTech Marine Radion Blue LED Lighting For Reef Tanks - Top FAQs
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Aqua Illumination Hydra 32 HD LED Lights - Top FAQs
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The Kessil AP9X...Your Rectangular Reef Tank's Dream Come True For A Properly Sized LED Light!
Futuristic may be the perfect word for Kessel's AP9X LED light. As Thomas said, the "hoverboard" like fixture has clean lines and smooth curves that... -
Is this wet or dry? A better way to tune your skimmerCould the answer be air? | BRStv Investigates
The quest for more valuable protein skimmer knowledge continues and this week on BRStv Investigates Randy is testing the effect of airflow adjustment,... -
How much does your salt mix REALLY cost? - BRStv Investigates
Today on BRStv, we have a brand new episode of our series, BRStv Investigates. In this series, we explore popular reefing theories, products, methods,... -
AI Hydra 64: Did we just change light testing FOREVER? | BRStv Investigates
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R2R FAQ: Answering more questions about the Kessil A360 LED Light
Today on Reef2Reef FAQ we are answering a few questions from last week's BRStv Spotlight video about the Kessil A360WE Tuna Blue LED. In this episode... -
SPS reef tank lighting made simple and stable. - The BRS/WWC System Ep11 - BRStv
Lighting should one of the easiest things to get right with your reef tank, it doesn't have to be complex to get results. Still, reefers run into some... -
BRStv Investigates - How Reliable Are Sand Bed Calculators?
Randy continues his sand study on this weeks BRStv Investigates by looking at sand bed calculators. Reef tank sand comes both wet or dry and also in a... -
BRStv Investigates Philips Coral Care Gen2 Reef LED Light
The highly anticipated Philips Coral Care GEN 2 is a brand new LED light that boasts some promising features. Dead silent passive cooling, very... -
BRStv Investigates - The most economical battery back up solutions and how inverter size affects performance
This is our final investigation of back up power solutions for your reef tank and Randy draws some valuable conclusions about which UPS battery back... -
What battery backup SIZE is the best? What about lithium ion backup? | BRStv Investigates
Randy and crew continue the investigation of battery backups for aquariums to further explore exactly how these battery backups operate and, more... -
How does Calcium Reactor potency change at different pH points? ANSWER! - BRStv Investigates
Today we set to finally solve some unknowns surrounding Calcium Reactors in order to help make them easier to understand and easier for you to use... -
Does Yellow Reef Tank Water REALLY Affect PAR? - BRStv Investigates
We have long thought that yellow water caused by tannins in the aquarium water will reduce the amount of light and, therefore, PAR available in your... -
Is 40lbs really 40lbs? Are you getting what you pay for? Live Sand vs. Dry Sand | BRStv Investigates
Randy gets to the bottom of a glaring question about live sand. Both dry and live sand are sold by weight. When purchasing live sand there is moisture... -
20X or 50X? Do you have the right RODI filters for the right job? | BRStv Investigates
With the rising popularity of using Chloramine (Chlorine + Ammonia) as a disinfectant in municipal water supplies, the risk of contaminating reef... -
Is two better than one? Is a recirculating protein skimmer extra cost worth it? | BRStv Investigates
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What's new with the Radion G5 XR30 Blue? Complete setup guide.
This week on BRStv Investigates, Randy and the crew take over 1000 data points to create the most complete setup guide for the NEW EcoTech Marine... -
The BEST light testing performance so far? What makes T5' the reef tank light Gold Standard?
This week on BRStv Investigates, Randy takes a look at the popular ATI Sunpower T5 lights. Not only can you expect to get a full rundown of the best... -
Can Reef Brite LumiLite Pros raise the bar for LED reef tank lighting? Must see testing performance!
Big news this week in the way of lighting because Randy uncovers one of the best performing LED setups to date in terms of par distribution and spread... -
Will a handful of Reef Brite LED strips outperform T5 bulbs? Wait until you see what we found!
Randy makes an astounding discovery around the Reef Brite LED strips that opens the doors to some exciting new LED light configurations that many of... -
Phosphate Factories?! We Will Never Recommend Using a Calcium Reactor the Same Way Again
Randy and the team sent off an ICP test to investigate, once and for all, do calcium reactors help replenish trace elements along with calcium and...