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How to Maximize Coral Growth & Coloration

July 31, 2020

One of the most exciting things about owning a reef aquarium is the satisfaction of growing coral. Not only is it satisfying, but

What is PAR and How Much Do I Need?

July 15, 2020

PAR is a common term you will hear on a regular basis while reading about reef tank lighting. If you’re new to this

Top 5 Reasons to Choose ATI Essentials Over Your Current Dosing Routine

June 30, 2020

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of dosing options available on the market today to supplement your corals needs for calcium, alkalinity, magnesium

ATI Straton LED: Coral Optimized Reef Lighting

June 8, 2020

*** COMING SOON *** The highly anticipated, ATI Straton LED, is unlike any other LED light fixture on the market. The ATI Straton

Most Common Issues for Coral in a Reef Tank

June 1, 2020

A frequent question that comes up among reef aquarium enthusiasts is, “What are the most common issues for coral in a reef tank?”

Top 5 Most Common Problems in a Reef Tank

How to Convert Your Tank to Essentials Pro

May 4, 2020

Have you ever spent hours researching what is the best dosing system for a reef aquarium to bring out the best color and

Top Tips for Changing the Water in Your Aquarium

April 21, 2020

Changing the water in your reef aquarium sounds like an easy task, and for the most part it is. But there are a

How to Clean a Reef Tank: Tips & Tricks

April 7, 2020

When you own a reef tank, the amount of work you put into cleaning and maintaining it shows. And you’re going to want

Water Quality for Reef Tanks (Part 3): The Most Important Additives/Supplements

March 17, 2020

In this article, we will go over the most important additives and supplements for reef tanks. In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the most

LEDs vs T5s: Why T5s Are Still an Excellent Option for Reef Tanks

March 5, 2020

One of the longest running debates in the aquarium industry has been LEDs vs T5s and which lighting is best for aquariums. Over

Water Quality for Reef Tanks (Part 2): The Most Important Tests

February 19, 2020

Last week, we covered the most important parameters in Water Quality for Reef Tanks (Part 1) and why they are important for maintaining

Water Quality for Reef Tanks (Part 1): The Most Important Parameters

February 13, 2020

One of the first things that we learn when starting a reef tank is how important it is to keep an eye on

How Should I Measure for a New Aquarium?

January 13, 2020

People often ask the question: How should I measure for a new aquarium? Once you’ve determined where you wish to place your aquarium

How to Burn-in / Season T5 Bulbs for Use with an LED Powermodule Fixture

December 23, 2019

As we discussed in our Dimmable Sunpower burn-in series, burning-in your T5 bulbs prior to dimming is an absolute must to: (1) ensure

How Do I Optimize & Drive Growth with ATI Nutrition?

December 9, 2019

What is ATI Nutrition? ATI Nutrition is a nutrient management dosing system that improves coral growth and controls the growth of nuisance algae,

Product Highlights: ATI T5 Bulbs

November 25, 2019

Our T5 bulbs were first introduced to the market in 2000, so they have a long track record of success. T5 bulbs combine

Saltwater Aquarium Lighting for Beginners

October 29, 2019

For beginners, saltwater aquarium lighting is one of the most difficult aspects to understand and grasp. Before we go into saltwater aquariums, let’s

Where Should I Put My Aquarium?

October 21, 2019

One of the more common questions people ask is, “Where should I put my aquarium?” People often inquire about the ideal size as

ATI Essentials Pro: Simplify Your Dosing Routine

October 14, 2019

ATI Essentials Pro is a laboratory-grade, 2-part solution for dosing elements to your saltwater reef aquarium. We’ve made dosing easy. The reason why

How to Approximate the Sun with a Dimmable SunPower

October 7, 2019

Sample Programs for a Dimmable SunPower Fixture We’re frequently asked by our customers, “What is the best program for my Dimmable Sunpower?” While

ATI Lighting – LED Powermodule (WiFi-Enabled): How to Perform a Factory Reset

September 30, 2019

Just like a work computer, sometimes the best solution to an unusual behavior or issue with your device is by rebooting the system

ATI Lighting – LED Powermodule (Non-WiFi): How to Perform a Factory Reset

September 25, 2019

You may wish to perform a factory reset on an ATI LED Powermodule Hybrid Fixture (Non-WiFi) for any of the following reasons: Is

ATI Lighting: How to Program a Dimmable Sunpower

September 17, 2019

Congratulations on your new Dimmable Sunpower! Let’s get started getting your fixture up and running. Before Programming Plug Your Light into Permanent Outlet

What Is The Redfield Ratio and Why Should I Care?

September 9, 2019

What is the Redfield Ratio? The Redfield Ratio is the recurring ratio of 106:16:1 of carbon to nitrogen to phosphorus (C:N:P) found in

Acclimating New Corals to Your Current Lighting

September 2, 2019

Congrats, few things in our reef-keeping hobby are as exciting as bringing home a fancy new coral! But now that you have your

Acclimating Corals to a New Light

August 26, 2019

Congrats on your new light! Today, we are going to talk about keeping your corals safe when upgrading your lighting. Typically, people choose

ATI WiFi Enabled T5 LED Powermodule Hybrid: Tips and Tricks

August 19, 2019

Below you’ll find some helpful tips for using your ATI LED Powermodule and getting the most out of it. Tip #1: Timing Trick

ATI WiFi Enabled T5 LED Powermodule Hybrid: How to Create Custom LED Colors

August 12, 2019

T5 lighting is balanced, easy to use and provides time tested coral growing power. LED lighting is energy efficient, powerful and also provides

ATI WiFi Enabled T5 LED Powermodule Hybrid Programming Tutorial

July 30, 2019

Congrats on setting up your new ATI WiFi LED Powermodule Hybrid! Now that you have gone through the initial setup of your fixture,

ATI Dosing Pump – Tips for Successful Dosing

July 22, 2019

The ATI Dosing pump is a great way to dose liquids, from major and minor supplements, like calcium, magnesium and iodine to nutrients

How to Burn In / Season T5 Bulbs for Use with a Dimmable SunPower Fixture: Part #2 – Replacing Bulbs on Existing Fixture

July 15, 2019

As we discussed in Part #1, burning in your T5 bulbs prior to dimming is an absolute must to ensure optimal bulb performance

How to Burn In / Season T5 Bulbs for Use with a Dimmable SunPower Fixture: Part #1 – First Time Set-up

July 8, 2019

Burning in new T5 bulbs (also known as seasoning bulbs) by running them for a full 50 hours at 100% prior to dimming

How Do I Replace T5 Bulbs and How Often Should I Do It?

July 1, 2019

We wanted to spend a few minutes talking today about the wonderful world of T5 bulb changes. It may come as a surprise,

Why Should You Choose ATI ICP Labs?

June 25, 2019

How Does Our ICP Test Compare to the Competition? We use a state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line Spectro Arcos ICP machine. There are several grades of

How High Should I Hang / Mount My Aquarium Light?

May 29, 2019

One of the most frequent questions we get is “How high should I hang my light over my aquarium?”. And it’s an important

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