Zach, PhD graduate, is a passionate marine biologist and saltwater aquarium hobbyist. Supervised by John S. Lumsden, at the University of Guelph. He completed his BSc. in Marine and Freshwater biology. His studies focus on coral disease and regeneration.
Dimo, MSc graduate from the University of Guelph, supervised by John S. Lumsden; a Canadian fish and coral veterinarian and pathologist. Dimo focuses on aquaculture and fish pathology.
We are also happy to offer personal advice and some home services. We can be reached through the Contact page via phone or email!
Recommended Products
HANNA Refractometer
This is the best recommended tool to measure your water salinity!
- Calibrate the machine with deionized water by putting a small pipette of water on the scale, pressing the ‘range’ button for a ppt reading, covering with your hand (to remove extra light impact) and pressing the ‘zero’ button
- Dry the scale and repeat the process with tank water
- Tanks with coral should be at approximately 33-35 ppt and with only fish or invertebrates, between 21-26 ppt
Salifert Water Chemistry
This is the best recommended set to measure your water chemistry!
- Each box contains a list of step-by-step instructions
- We recommend tanks hosting coral to consistently be tested for Ca, Mg and Alk measurements
- You can find details on our recommended specifications for premium water conditions to ensure healthy, thriving corals in the aquarium guides above!
Reef Nutrition
These are the best recommended feeding sources for happy, healthy coral!
- Corals like to eat! Consistently feeding your coral (3-4x) weekly will enhance their growth and overall health
- Feeding coral in measurements will be diverse depending on the type, quantity, and size of your corals! Recommended (approximate) specifications for measurements can be found in the aquarium guides above
- Combine the recommended quantities of R.O.E (Real Oceanic Eggs); Oyster feast and Phytoplankton Feast in a small plastic measuring container
- Corals can be fed independently by putting the pipette directly over the coral (recommended that at least 2-3 of the weekly feeds be done with this method) or; dump the mixture into the tank
