Our display tank is really filling nicely ! Thought we would share with you guys age: almost 1 year size: 95 gallon display (deceiving though because ties into larger 300-400 gallon farm/ grow system downstairs) alkalinity – aiming for 7.5 salinity 1.026 mag – 1500-1600 calcium 440 phosphate .03 nitrate 1-2 (would like it higher) […]
We all try to keep our reef tanks as clean and presentable as possible. There are some reefers among us though that bring it to the next level when it comes to presentation and wire management. A prime example of this is Antonio’s dream like redsea reeefer 750. I say dream like because its not […]
Check out this reef builders write up on our shop ! Its an honor to featured the industries leading blog. Click here to check our salt water coral store in Toronto
Had a great time at MACAN 2018 Las Vegas this year Got to meet some new suppliers and some old ones face to face. Tons of really cool new products were demonstrated and we are bringing into canada some really unique and useful products. Can’t wait to share them once they are here. Here are couple […]
If you are looking for a new return pump for an existing tank or for a new build you need to really consider the awesome Italian made returns pumps by Sicce. There are lots of different return pumps of the market today and it can be overwhelming to decide on one. The return pump is […]
I think most reef hobbyists can agree that keeping a salt water aquarium can be very rewarding. It can be exciting, fun, challenging and a great experience. We can become obsessed with our aquarium, they become our pride and joy and can keep us late at night thinking about them, watching youtube video and researching […]
Red Sea Reefer 750 Check out this beautiful red sea reefer 750 we just installed in a clients house in King City, Ontario. This is the largest aquarium in the redsea reefer line up. It hold a total of 200 gallons; 160gallon in the actual display aquarium and 40 gallons in the sump below. It measures […]
If you’re thinking about starting your first reef tank or upgrading, the red sea reefer is one of the easiest and most beautiful reef ready aquariums on the market. The traditional way of starting a reef tank is quite daunting. Without experience, knowledge or help it can be difficult to do it properly. Unfortunately it […]
What is a Coral Frag? A coral frag is simply a fragment of a coral. Instead of saying coral fragments we often refer to them as a frags. 10 years ago in the aquarium hobby the idea of buying, selling or trading frags was still relatively new. Now frags are the commonly accepted form of coral […]
Did you know we sell the entire Neptune Apex line ? You can see all of the apex products we carry here. Free shipping over $99 and price match guarantee ! We are in love with the apex aquarium controller. We don’t only sell it but we use it on our entire store coral and […]
These tanks are simply awesome Best part of this system Easy to setup !! If you have or never had a reef tank before this redsea reefers are a dream to setup The old way of setting up a reef tank was usually highly custom and time consuming. You would source a tank and then […]
Our store is finally getting a new display tank ! We decided to go with a super clean, modern shallow peninsula style design so it can be enjoyed from different sides The stand was hand built from 2×4 lumber and them skinned in a high gloss acrylic It will be primarily softy/ zoa / mushroom […]
Such a unique and beautiful tank we stumbled across google images had to share it !
Check out this beautiful RR pink matrix grown out by one of our customers ! It was originally shipped as a 1” frag and has become a beautiful colony Its display perfect pink matrix coloration; Doesn’t get better than this ! Want us to feature one of your corals ! just shoot us an […]
Aquaforest Canada Did you know fragbox carries the entire aquaforest line? Well if you didn’t you do now! And we ship aqua forest right across canada. Aquaforest is a high quality line of reef aquarium supplements from Poland. Yes, thats right, Poland! And I can tell you from personal experience the line is worth importing […]
Best Aquarium Doser With the number of products out there today in the salt water aquarium world it can be quite confusing sometimes to decide on which is right for you. One of these decisions you may be trying to make is buying a doser. A lot of people ask us which is the best […]
Our new store is 90% done. Still some small things to set up. Thought we would share photos of what we think is Toronto’s coolest new saltwater coral store and what went into building it. Took about 2 solid months of working at it everyday. At some points it was daunting and depressing. Wasn’t easy […]
Pineapple Express Palythoa Ah a classic! Fragbox corals first coined the infamous pineapple express is 2008. They were first acquired from Taiwan. We got about 12 heads and they were probably the nicest paly in our collection at the time. The paly was deserving of a name and we came up with it after watching […]
Here is a sight we all hope to never experience. It’s truly a living nightmare but a sad reality for many in this hobby.
You got to check out this amazing 400 gallon SPS Dominated reef tank. 6 foot long peninsula style built by miracle aquariums in Ontario. The tank is nearly 10 years old and it easy to tell. Its super mature with many colonies larger than dinner plates. The glass is 3/4” thick all starphire with euro […]
Stability Nothing brings me more joy in this hobby than a large, happy, healthy, polyps out, growing, colorful sps coral. The key to this magnificent site is stability. It may seem so simple and it is in someways and in many ways it isn’t. In dealing with stability I find the most important value to monitor in […]
I can’t not express how important it is to take care with your wiring in and around a salt water tank. Here is a perfect example of what you should NOT do. This is simply an accident waiting to happen. On top of being dangerous and haphazard, it also makes it difficult to perform maintenance on […]
Gone but not forgotten Was looking through some of our old photos cleaning out a hard drive and came across this old folder with photos of tons of amazing zoanthid and palythoas we have had in the past. Most of them just frags but some colonies as well. I thought it would be cool to […]
Ordering corals online Its 2016 and you can order just about everything online. Corals are no exception. We still get lots of emails from first time buyers with concerns and hesitation, which is of course normal. If you’re concerned about ordering a coral online this blog post is here to tell you don’t be! We […]
Many of you already know what price per polyp means. Some of you may not and I would like to take a second to explain the meaning of it and why some zoas are priced per polyp. I will use zoa and paly (zoanthid/palythoa) interchangeably throughout this as it applies to both. Priced per polyp simply refers […]
Was cleaning out a hard drive and found some old photos of some of the nicest acans we have had. Dont know what my obsession is with acans but have always loved them. They first became available five or six years ago and there was a reefer craze for these special LPS. The hype never […]
When I came across this thread on reef central my jaw hit the floor. This has to be one of the most remarkable and crazy reef aquarium builds. Ever… The owner constructed an enormous addition to the home just to accommodate this insanely massive tank. From the skimmer to the RODI system, quarantines systems to […]
Dont always listen to what you read on-line. Especially topics regarding this hobby. There are many knowledgeable reefers out there and a wealth of knowledge on the forums. But not everyone understands exactly what they are saying. Sometimes someone’s advice can have implications on your tank and your animals in a very negative way. No one knows […]
A little not so well known fact, emerald crabs do in fact eat bryposis. I hope no one ever contracts this horrible algae. It is probably one of the toughest algaes to beat in the hobby. I know many that have given up and just tolerate small amounts in their tank. We at Fragbox have […]
Check out this beautiful in wall 500 gallon tank. The cabinetry on it just flawless. Who wouldn’t want one these in their living rooms? The hardwood floors and large tank volume make me a little nervous. Saltwater doesn’t really play nice with most surfaces. This is the kind of set up your wife would love […]
After over 10 years in the hobby I realize you will never see it all. Everyday you learn something new. Sometimes you learn something new because of a mistake. Sometimes you learn new ways to make the same mistake. Sometiems you learn something that helps make the hobby easier. Whatever it may be , the […]
You need to check out this amazing 700g reef tank! Created by none other than Jason Fox. The aquariums features some jaw dropping acropora, zoanthids, chalice and more. There is no shortage of rare and highly coveted corals in every frame. Its the kind of tank that we all dream about. Its accompanied by some […]
Jaw hit the floor when I saw this one. Couldn’t even count how many bulb in there. Job really well done! Does your tank look like this? If so please feel free to send us some photos! Fragbox corals would love to feature it. From Calgary to Toronto, Victoria to Ottawa we love seeing aquariums […]
Checkout these crazy yellow palys I just found on the web. Palys like these are hard to come by. They have nice deep vibrant yellow everyone is after. Would be happy to add to our collection if anyone has any to sell! They look similar to a gold maul or even a scarface. Always trying […]
Sometimes we need excellent examples of how NOT to set up your reef tank. Looks like an accident waiting to happen. Lots of water and lots of high wattage equipment is a recipe for disaster if not done right.Make sure to secure all cords and electrical connections. Dont want to trip over something and use […]
Is this not perfect? Salt water tank done right
Fragbox takes pride in featuring this perfect tank by Richard Orme. His love for the hobby and attention to detail is evident in his aquarium. The tank exemplifies perfectly placed live rock, coral selection an negative space . His tank is an ultimate example of zen achieved in a salt water aquarium. The homemade aquarium controller […]
Looking for a custom made show tank? How about a one of the kind custom sump? You need to check out primo reef acrylics. They are making some of the baddest looking custom tanks and sumps around. All of their tanks are hand made to the high quality possible. And their sumps are just insane. […]
Check this awesome nano tanked with premium rock flower anemones! Getting some really nice colours under the blue led.
One of the cleanest nano’s we have ever seen. Only 4 gallons and running a neptune! This nano reefer is hardcore. Inspiring little set up for everyone running a tank tank
Just wanted to share this incredible sps dominated tank here in Toronto. Its a 2 year old 300+ gallon starfire tank. Iv seen it many time but every time I enter the room it stills takes my breath away. The rock work, the coral and their placement, fish selection, everything on this tank is perfect. […]
Reef aquarium executed perfectly
Aquarium controllers and recent advances in lighting mobility have made the smartphone a crucial tool for aquarium keepers, and the folks at Hydro Galaxy are looking to incorporate them into the picture even more. They’re releasing a line of probes that turn your iPhone (and eventually Android devices) into digital water meters. Called the Aqua Galaxy […]
Ever seen a yellow tang like this? Would you like one in your tank?
The RW Series of propeller pumps succeed the very popular WP line. The RW pump has a different look to widen the flow and also make them quieter than the already silent WP’s. The controller has some significant changes. Multiple pumps can now be controlled together in a master/slave format from a single controller. The controller will communicate […]
Mixed reef tanks are some of the most beautiful Aquariums out there. Shane & Catherines mixed reef however sets the bar for the rest. Its inspring rock work and pristine tank conditions are what we all strive towards in this hobby. I was really impressed when I first saw this tank. Shane & Catherines dedication and love […]
Pretty awesome lego reef display! We now carry 5 different sets of these Lego models!! Go check them out! We have the Clownfish set, Yellow Tang set, Regal Tang set, Black & White Bannerfish set, and Lionfish set.
It appears that the fight against HIV is getting a little help from our ocean based friends. According to an article posted on I F*cking Love Science, scientists screening the National Cancer Institute’s extra repository may have found a new class of proteins that are inhibitors of HIV entry into T-cells, a type of blood cell […]
You need to watch this. Turn off your phone. Stop what you are doing. Turn up your volume or put on some headphones and just enjoy. This will remind you why you got into this hobby. Maybe this is just me but I feel like sometime we become slaves to our tanks and just take […]
Check out this short clip of some our corals !
We all love this reefing hobby. Its fun and challenging to design aquariums, plumbing, aquascaping, livestock selection. A part of aquaplanning that often goes unplanned is cable management. In simple terms, organizing and making your cables look pretty. With pumps, multiple kinds of lighntig , heaters, skimmers, rectors, secondary pumps and all the other equipment […]
This is truly one of the nicest aquariums I have ever seen. 660 gallons of perfection. Stop what your doing, put on your head phones and play your favorite song. Really just watch this one; Dont skip through it and you will understand why. Click here to check it out
Fragbox is proud to announce our partnership with reefsuds! We will be the Canadian distributor for this awesome new product. This is the worlds first soap designed specifically for aquarium owners. As reefers, we avoid washing our hands before doing tank work so that we dont contaminate our water. Reefsuds is flipping that around by […]
We are in the process of setting up some fish tanks at our new location to offer Canadians some of the coolest salt water fish out there. We will be focusing on health and selection. All our fish will be properly quarantined prior to shipping and our industry leading 10 day stay alive guarantee will […]
Who doesn’t like zoanthids and palys? They are relatively inexpensive, grow fast and come in a dazzling array of colors. They don’t sting other corals , theyget along with each other allowing reefers to make awesome gardens. Some devote entire aquariums to just zoas. They are easy to frag and they don’t need any […]
We have just added a nice collection of new zoas and palys. We try to keep things fresh at Fragbox by offering new and exciting pieces. Every week you will find different colors and kinds of softies that you won’t find at any of our competitors stores. Make sure to check back weekly! You never […]
The mindstream is not out yet. But if released, this will change the way we monitor our saltwater tanks forever! Mindstream is a monitor which uses fluorescence sensing technology to constantly test the most important parameters of an aquarium. Not only can it test PH, temperature and salinity but it can go as far to […]
We recently had the pleasure of visiting Manhattan Aquariums in New York City and wow were we impressed. When we first arrived we had trouble finding it. There is no major sign or typical acropora/ clownfish reef banner across the front. Just a small window and glass door that you would never expect to be […]
Ecotech has offered frag glue for quite some time. But here’s a new product that can bring your frags to the next level. EcoTech Marine has launched a complete Propagation Kit, which includes glue and ceramic plugs, as well as a pair of stainless steel bone cutters, scissors, tweezers, and clamps. And that handy dandy […]
Fragbox just got some wicked next level zoas and palys. Will post photos of them soon. We recently started working with a great new supplier and they are sending us some really outstanding softies. We can’t wait to bring in more of these sweet coral frags and continue to offer you reefers the best of […]