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Review of Kactoily Smart 7-in-1 Aquarium WiFi Monitor
Review: Kactoily Smart 7-in-1 Aquarium WiFi Monitor As an avid aquarium hobbyist, I’m constantly seeking tools that simplify maintenance and ensure the health of my aquatic inhabitants. Recently, I had the chance to review the Kactoily Smart 7-in-1 Aquarium WiFi Monitor, a product that promises comprehensive monitoring and easy remote access. After several weeks of extensive use, here are my thoughts.
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Refining the Refugium Cover: Blocking More Light, Fighting More Algae
In a previous post, I shared how I tackled the light bleed from my AI Blade Refugium LED by designing and 3D printing a custom cover. It worked well at the time—but after a few weeks of running the tank, I noticed algae beginning to grow in the filter sock section of the sump.
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Building My Own iOS App to Track Tank Parameters and Livestock
Keeping track of everything in a reef tank can quickly become overwhelming. Water test results, livestock additions, maintenance tasks, feeding schedules—it’s a lot to manage. While I’ve tried using spreadsheets and a few existing apps, I’ve never found one that truly fits the way I work or the kind of data I want to track.
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Lighting Up the Sump - A Tool-Free LED Strip Mount Solution
Now that the Geeky Tank has been running for a short period, I quickly realised that the sump area in the Cade Reef S2 1500 system was too dim for effective maintenance and monitoring. It’s one of those overlooked spots that you only really notice when you’re fumbling around during a water change or trying to inspect your skimmer in the dark. I needed a clean, non-invasive way to bring light to this space without introducing clutter or tools.
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Solving My AI Blade Refugium LED Mounting Issue with 3D Printing
Recently, I faced an unexpected challenge while setting up my macro algae chamber: the glass edges weren’t perfectly level, which meant my AI Blade Refugium LED wasn’t sitting flat. This wasn’t just visually frustrating, it would also impacted the performance and effectiveness of the lighting.
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Embarking on My First Reef Tank Journey
I’m about to dive headfirst into the world of reef tanks for the very first time. I’ve spent many rewarding years keeping freshwater tanks, nurturing everything from celestial pearl danios (CPD) to selectively bred cherry shrimp. Some of you might even remember me from the shrimp keeping community, one of the early owners of Shrimp Keepers Forum, which I later rebranded as SKF Aquatics. Freshwater has always been my comfort zone, but now I’m venturing into new territory: reef tanks.
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Welcome to Geeky Tank: Where Fishkeeping Meets Tech & DIY!
Ever wished your fish tank was as smart as your phone? Or wondered how tech and DIY can make aquarium keeping easier and more fun? Welcome to Geeky Tank – where we dive deep into the nerdy side of fishkeeping!
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