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Zeolite Reactor

Zeolite Reactor: how it works and calibration  In this article we will see the operation of a reactor of zeolite, such as install it…

16 November 2015

Oligotrophy

This article analyzes oligotrophy and its implications on the life of a modern reef tank. Oligotrophy is literally the scarcity of nutrients,…

19 July 2015

Fluorine

Today’s article is dedicated fot fluorine and closes the halogen cycle, together with iodine and bromine. Fluorine concentration in natural marine water…

18 July 2015

Bromine

Bromine is part of the group of the halogens. The concentration in natural marine water is about 65 mg/l, rather high but…

18 July 2015

Iron

Iron is a fundamental element for both animal and vegetal cells. In the field of reef keeping, iron is often little used…

17 July 2015