Aquarium pH Management

API pH Up Review — For Aquascaping Contests and Reef Stability By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The API pH Up is a concentrated liquid additive…

Milwaukee MA871 pH Meter Review — For Quarantine and Hospital Tanks By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Milwaukee MA871 pH Meter is a robust handheld…

Milwaukee MA871 pH Meter Review — After 1 Year on My Reef By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Milwaukee MA871 is a robust pH meter…

Crushed Coral pH Buffer Review — Real World Planted Tank Testing By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer Crushed coral is a saltwater-only substrate that will destroy…

Crushed Coral pH Buffer Review — Honest 2026 Review from 15 Years in the Hobby By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After running this buffer through…

Seachem Neutral Regulator Review — Tested in My 125 Gallon Mixed Reef By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer Seachem Neutral Regulator is an essential tool for…

Milwaukee MA871 pH Meter Review — Real Hobbyist Testing Not Vendor Sponsored By Marina Holt — 15 years of reef and freshwater aquarium experience, freelance aquascaper, experienced hobbyist who has killed enough fish over the years to know what actually works — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Milwaukee MA871 is a rugged workhorse for…

The Best Algae Eater for Mixed Reef Tanks: A Comprehensive Review of the Purple Nudibranch By Marina Holt, Senior Reef Husbandry Specialist The Short Answer If you are struggling with a green water bloom or stubborn macroalgae in a mixed reef tank, the Purple Nudibranch is often the most effective biological control available. During my…

API pH Up: The Emergency Buffer for Reef Tanks By Marina Holt The Short Answer API pH Up is a liquid potassium bicarbonate solution designed to quickly raise and stabilize pH levels in saltwater aquariums. It is particularly useful for correcting sudden drops caused by high photosynthesis rates or the addition of organic waste. This…