Tag: equipment
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Best Protein Skimmer Product Reviews
Over the years, I have tried several different protein skimmer models, and have even run my reef tank for years at a time without one. Now I am in the process of a new tank build and digging back in to find out which one I plan to buy and add to my tank. The…
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Water Movement: Why It’s Important in a Saltwater Aquarium
Maintaining high-quality saltwater is, arguably, the most important thing you do for your reef aquarium. And I bet if I asked for the most important water parameters, you’d list temperature, pH, and nutrient or contaminant levels. Well, one other important water parameter often gets ignored, neglected, or otherwise taken for granted: water movement. Your water…
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7 Exciting Reef Tank Gadgets
For most of us, reef keeping brings a sense of immense joy and reward. And that quickly translates into a lifetime love for the hobby. We love the technology of aquarium equipment and reef tank gadgets (almost) as much as our fishy (and coral) friends. Even so, the art of aquatics is one of the…
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6 Reasons to Add Sponge Filters to Your Aquarium
When you start thinking about ALL of the equipment you need for your saltwater aquarium, it’s easy to overlook the little things – for instance, sponge filters. Everyone needs them around – and knows they’re necessary in the back of their mind – but the handy pieces of filter media can get overlooked. You may…
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Best Nano Protein Skimmer: Product Reviews
Ever wonder how experienced aquarium owners manage to keep the water in their nano tanks so pristine? Designed specifically for these challenges, they credit one of the best nano protein skimmer models as a big step to keeping that water clean and their nano tank thriving. Depending on the type of corals you want to keep…
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Why You Should Add a Refugium to Your Saltwater Aquarium
ReAs you start to explore the saltwater aquarium hobby, you’ll probably encounter a recommendation to add a refugium to your tank. This simple equipment addition doesn’t seem like much (it doesn’t even take up a ton of real estate), and you may wonder what all the hype’s about. Or you may not even understand why hobbyists…
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Aquarium Sump Tanks
Thinking about adding aquarium sump tanks to your display? This article will help you better understand what aquarium sump tanks, why you may want one, and where to buy them online – with handy product reviews of the best setups. Table of Contents Already have a hang on what aquarium sump tanks are and how…
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Feeding Corals: Julian’s Thing vs. Kent Marine Sea Squirt Feeder Product Review
Many corals get a significant amount of their nutrition from the sun, through a commensal relationship they have with photosynthetic organisms hosted within their bodies–they share this ability to make nourishing sugars with plants and algae, but one (of many) big differences between plants and corals is that corals are animals–and generally speaking, coral animals…
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Best rimless aquarium product review
A short while ago, I started a journey to find the best rimless aquarium. I already have one aquarium running, but I wanted to experience starting over and the freedom of starting another aquarium from scratch. It needed to be small, but I was hoping for something bigger than most reef jars. I haven’t been…
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Bow Front Aquarium–Glass Aquarium
One question I get when people see my aquarium is, “I’m thinking about getting a bow front aquarium–do you like yours?” So I thought I’d explore the options when selecting a bow front aquarium and share my experiences with you here. Let’s start with some of the basics What is a bow front aquarium? A bow…