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Nano Reef Aquariums: Pros vs. Cons

At some point in your life, you saw a coral reef aquarium and you were likely captivated. After some time, you determined you

How to Maximize Coral Growth & Coloration

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?

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

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

*** 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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