It is essential to maintain the right concentration of dissolved salts in the aquarium to preserve the health and life of its inhabitants. There are many tools available in the market for you to measure the concentration of dissolved salts in your aquarium. Compared to other salinity testing tools, refractometers are cheap, more accurate and … Read more
Many hobbyists and retailers encourage beginners to decide up front whether they want to set up a reef tank or a fish only tank. Most choose a fish only tank because a reef is intimidating. This is actually a poor time to make such a decision. There is no reason to commit to either end … Read more
For a reef tank with a sump, an in-sump protein skimmer is always the best option to maintain the water quality of the tank. However, if you are planning for a nano reef tank (10/20/30 gallons) without a sump, an internal or nano protein skimmer is a great replacement. Although small in sizes, nano protein skimmers … Read more
The importance of choosing the right skimmer is apparent. A feeble skimmer does little more than circulate and aerate the water, while an efficient skimmer can keep the water pristine, reduce nitrates, phosphates, and algae, and play a significant role in the overall health of the system. Quick Navigation Top Hang-On-Back Protein SkimmersReef Octopus Classic 100-HOB For 55-105 … Read more
The best protein skimmer is a thing you can’t skimp on when it comes to cost with a saltwater fish tank. If you have spent any time at all keeping marine fish or corals, you understand how hard it is to keep water conditions clean enough for them to not only survive but also thrive. Those … Read more
Even if you have only been interested in saltwater reef tank a few days, you have heard of live rock. On some message board or in a conversation in your local fish store – somewhere, someone has told you you need live rock to maintain a healthy marine aquarium. Live rock is a staple of … Read more
Although wet/dry filters (trickle filters) are the best aquarium filters for saltwater and reef tanks, they are generally a great choice for heavily stocked freshwater aquariums. There are a few types of wet/dry filters, since the only essential components are the trickle mechanism and large areas for bacterial colonization. Wet/Dry aquarium filter built in a sump tank, a … Read more
Different types of corals have different requirements of lighting. Based on the invertebrates kept in your aquarium (SPS/LPS/soft corals), you will need a particular LED reef aquarium light to meet their needs. The lighting demand generally decreases from SPS to LPS to soft corals and you have to choose the right LED light for all … Read more