the Geeky Tank

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.

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.

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.

Reef Tanks

Lighting Up the Sump - A Tool-Free LED Strip Mount Solution

Solving My AI Blade Refugium LED Mounting Issue with 3D Printing

Embarking on My First Reef Tank Journey