Maintaining good water quality is a foregone conclusion in fishkeeping, but it cannot be stressed long and hard enough when it comes to keeping corals. Perhaps it is not surprising then that some enthusiasts adopt almost clinical levels of cleanliness…
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Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums
A lot has been written about reef aquariums and their cycling process, starting with “cured†live rock, how much live rock to purchase because it is needed in the tank, and what kind you should get. These methods certainly work…
Released: Marine Enterprises Crystal Sea Marinemix Salt Mix
Because Quality Does Matter! Wherever there is a need to duplicate natural seawater . . . Crystal Sea® is essential. Scientifically formulated to contain the major, minor, and trace elements to support any form of marine life. Ideally suited for…
Controlling Problem Algae in the Reef Aquarium
Mike Paletta is the author of The New Marine Aquarium and Ultimate Marine Aquariums. He has been in the hobby for over 15 years and has written numerous articles for Aquarium Fish Magazine, Tropical Fish Hobbyist and Aquarium Frontiers. After…
Substrates in Aquariums–Plenums, DSBs & Barebottom Aquaria
There is more then one way to skin a cat. In the reef keeping hobby this adage is axiomatic. Given that every single tank is slightly different from any other in methodology used, in how each develops biologically, chemically, and…
Water changes are key to a sucessful reef tank
The most time consuming and least pleasurable task that needs to be done is a water change. There has been much debate as to whether water changes are necessary or not, as well as how often and how much should…
Refugiums in the reef marine aquarium and why you need one
When setting up a salt water aquarium, one of the most efficient ways of filtration is the addition of a refugium. Not only does it help remove nutrients out of the water, but also serves as a sanctuary for micro-organisms…
Aqua Digital Ozone generator for really clean & clear water
Aqua Digital palm size O-zone Variable 0-300mg/hr With Timer Monitors direct Ltd are proud to introduce the new Aqua Digital O-Zone fully variable ozone generator. the Aqua digital Ozone generator comes complete with fully variable 0-300Mg/hr output and onboard timer.…
Top 10 Most Common Mistakes Made by Saltwater Aquarists
Interested in making the plunge to saltwater? I encourage you to read this article by Stan & Debbie Hauter. They offer some excellent tips to get started in keeping saltwater aquariums.
