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CORAL FEEDING FOR HEALTHY CORALS AND CORAL COLOR Corals are marine organisms that consist of numerous polyps and use these polyps for feeding.  Most corals feed on algae produced by sunlight and often called photosynthetic algae or zooxanthellae.  When kept in reef aquariums, the light required to produce enough algae to sustain the coral’s life is […]

CORAL COLOR AND WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN IT Up to 90% of SPS coral’s nutritional needs are obtained by the food produced by Zooxanthellae. These dinoflagellates are single celled algae that reside and grow within the coral’s tissue.  Several million of these algae cells live in just one square inch of a coral’s tissue. These […]

Euphyllia glabrescens (Gold Torch Coral) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY One of the most desired corals of the Euphyllia family.  The Gold Torch Coral is easy to keep and offers a good contrast in a mixed coral reef aquarium.  When properly cared for, each head can fill out to well over 2” in diameter.  This is […]

Lobophyllia sp. (Aussie bicolor Lobo) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY   Lobo’s are a Brain Coral with large fleshy polyps and often called Lobed, Carpet, or Open Brain Coral.  Lobos are available in many color forms including bright red, green, orange, gray, tan, or brown.  An excellent choice for beginning reef aquarists.   Lighting:  Moderate to […]

Ricordea florida ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY An excellent choice for color diversity as Ricordea have several different color morphs and are not difficult to keep provided proper acclimation is provided.  The color is further intensified with the use of Orphek LED Pendants.  Ricordea will adapt to Orphek LED lighting with a photo acclimation period.  With […]

CALCIUM REACTORS AND ORPHEK LED LIGHTING TWO KEY INGREDIENTS FOR GROWING BEAUTIFUL CORALS One of the main ingredients for successfully growing SPS/LPS corals is lighting, and lighting of the correct spectrum of which corals best respond to and rapidly grow.  This lighting is in the form of Orphek advanced technology LED lighting available in several models to suit […]

ORPHEK ATLANTIK REVIEW by CUSTOMER CUSTOMER REVIEWS HIS  NEW ATLANTIKS OVER HIS BEAUTIFUL REEF TANK Richard, a recent Orphek Atlantik customer has sent us pictures of his new Atlantik install. He has only had them up for one week and already he is impressed with them. The client has a 120 gallon reef tank and only required […]

INDMAS frag swap this weekend and Orphek will be showing off it’s hottest selling lights. Orphek will be at the Indiana Marine Aquarium Society (INDMAS) 10th annual frag swap this coming weekend. The booth will be stocked with the latest and greatest in Orphek LED aquarium lighting. We’ll have the Atlantik, PR-72 and DIF units on […]

ORPHEK ATLANTIK LIGHTING A 48” REEF TANK IN FLORIDA Jennifer, a recent Orphek customer sent us a few pictures of her new Atlantik suspended above her 48” long reef aquarium.  Jennifer is very pleased with her purchase and has shared her feelings with us.  Jennifer also stated that she is very surprised that all that was […]

PETER CHOOSES ORPHEK LED LIGHTING FOR HIS CORAL REEF AQUARIUM A recent Orphek client has chose the Orphek PR156XP Pendants for his 200 gallon (48” x 36” x 27”) reef aquarium.  Peter states: “It’s been awhile and have finally gotten a few photos to share with you. Here is my 200 gallon (48″x36”x27″) with 4 PR […]

Acanthastrea Bowerbanki  (Green UFO Bowerbanki) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY An extremely nice color variety from Australia.   The addition of these beautiful Acans injects spectacular colors to your reef aquarium.  A much sought after coral.   Lighting:  Moderate light.  Orphek LED Lighting will easily provide the needed light for this coral.   Water flow:  Moderate.   […]

Orphek Atlantik’s make an appearance with Frag Junky Frag Junky, one of the hottest high end coral vendors in the market is making an appearance at the SWFMAS frag swap today. The event is being held at the Embassy Suites in Estero today from 9am – 5pm and includes several Keynote speakers and some of […]

ORPHEK ANNOUNCES THE NEW DIF 100 VERSION 4   Orphek is pleased to announce their soon to be released, new and much improved DIF 100 LED Pendant, Version 4.  The major changes are a new swivel ball locking type mount which allows the DIF 100 to be aimed in any direction required and can be […]

PHYTOPLANKTON, ZOOPLANKTON, CORALS, AND ORPHEK LED LIGHTING Phytoplankton serve as the base of the entire aquatic food chain.  Most phytoplankton is too small to be seen as individual cells, but when many are present, they appear as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells. Phytoplankton is also responsible […]

LED lighting For Aquarium Introduction The new trend in lighting our marine tanks, both FOWLR and reef systems, seems to be progressively leading to LED Lighting.  Until recently, LEDs were too expensive to use for most lighting applications because they are built around advanced light emitting semiconductor material.  These devices have dropped considerably in price […]

HOW TO ACCLIMATE YOUR CORALS TO ORPHEK HIGH INTENSITY LED LIGHTING In nature, corals bleach from changes in water temperature, increased radiance, changes in water chemistry, infections/diseases, sewage run- off, and toxins. In well maintained reef aquariums bleaching can often occur after switching from another light technology (fluorescent/metal halide/HQI) which can result in spectrum changes and […]

ORPHEK ATLANTIKS ARRIVE IN the UK Nigel has shared his happiness with us on the arrival of his new Atlantiks . Nigel is presently seeding his tank and his corals will be placed in this large system soon.  Nigel also chose the Orphek PR72 Reef Pendant for his refugium which is shown on the left […]

IS PLASMA LIGHTING GOOD FOR CORAL GROWTH? Plasma lamps are being touted to be the new trend in aquarium lighting.  Although they are more efficient than metal halide/HQI lighting, there are several drawbacks to this type of lighting; at least at its present stage of development. The biggest drawback to plasma lighting is the spectrum or […]

ORPHEK AT MARINE EXPO 2013 Orphek is pleased to announce that they will be  attending the Marine Aquarium Expo 2013. This year’s event will be held at OC Fair and EventCenter located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Be sure to stop by our booth to see our stunning new products, the Atlantik Four […]