Modern Reef Is FINALLY in the USA!

Modern Reef is finally in the USA — and Ali Akil explains what this means for reef keepers and their Reef Tank, coral color, ICP testing, and the future of Modern Reef methodology. In this Interzoo 2026 interview, we discuss Reef Terraformer, coral biome science, Elixir, Euro Corals, and why the environment around the coral matters. Modern Reef is finally in the USA — and this could be a major moment for reef keepers who have been watching Ali Akil, Euro Corals, and the Modern Reef method from a distance. In this VargasReef interview from Interzoo 2026, Tony Vargas sits down with Ali Akil of Modern Reef to discuss what has changed over the last two years, including new production upgrades, coral biome research, Reef Terraformer, Reef Engine, proportional dosing, Elixir, ICP testing, and the expansion of Modern Reef into the United States. Ali explains why Modern Reef focuses not only on the coral itself but also on the environment surrounding it — including the biome, biological filtration, water clarity, cleaner rock and sand, and conditions that may help reduce problems such as cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates. We also discuss why Modern Reef chose Florida as its U.S. base, how American reefers will access Modern Reef products, how ICP samples will be handled, and how the one-liquid solution will become available to reef keepers in the United States. Tony also shares his personal experiences visiting Euro Corals, seeing Ali's coral systems in person, and observing other successful Modern Reef users worldwide, including reef aquariums in Germany, Kuwait, Italy, and beyond. If you are interested in reef tank chemistry, coral color, Acropora health, modern reef methodology, ICP testing, reef dosing systems, coral nutrition, or the future of reef keeping, this interview is packed with valuable insight. Featuring: Ali Akil from Modern Reef Tony Vargas from VargasReef Filmed at Interzoo 2026 Topics covered: Modern Reef in the USA, Reef Terraformer, Reef Engine, Coral biome research, ICP testing, One-liquid solution, Elixir dosing, Cyanobacteria, and dinoflagellates, Coral color, and Acropora growth, Euro Corals, Modern reef methodology, Keeping reef tanks simple. Mara's Reef Tank    • VargasReef Chronicles: Discovering Germany...   Pasquale's Reef Tank    • VargasReef Chronicles: Best Italian Reef T...   Issa's Reef Tank    • VargasReef Chronicles: Reveal Kuwait's Mos...   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Interzoo 2026 with Ali Akil 01:20 What's New at Modern Reef 02:05 New Machines, New Products, and Purity 02:35 Coral Biome Research and Settlement Cues 03:35 Why the Coral Environment Matters 05:10 Reef Terraform and Reef Engine Explained 06:15 The Proportional Consumption System 07:00 Why Modern Reef Stopped the Blue Version 07:45 Concentrated Dosing and Logistics 08:25 Reef Terraformer, Water Clarity, Cyano, and Dinos 10:55 How to Use Elixir Correctly 12:20 Modern Reef Enters the U.S. Market 13:20 Why Modern Reef Avoided Traditional Distribution 14:10 How U.S. ICP Samples Will Be Handled 15:20 One-Liquid Solution for U.S. Reefers 16:20 Why Modern Reef Chose Florida 17:05 Try It and Judge for Yourself 18:05 Euro Corals and Real Coral Color Proof 19:25 Tony's Experience with Modern Reef Tanks 20:55 Modern Reef Users Sharing Success 22:35 Ali's Advice: Keep Reefing Simple 24:00 Reef-A-Palooza, Orlando, and the Future 25:10 Closing Thoughts You have to love reefing. #VargasReef #ModernReef #ReefTank #ReefAquarium #SaltwaterAquarium #CoralReefTank #Acropora #SPSCoral #ReefKeeping #Interzoo2026 Get my book, The Coral Reef Aquarium Vol II https://twolittlefishiesstore.com/pro...