The other night, I was filling my RO/DI reservoir for my auto-top-off system. No big deal right? I’ve done this before so nothing to worry about. Unless of course if I forgot to turn the RO/DI valve off. Well yes…
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Live in Madrid Spain? Check this 90 gallon wonder out…
If by chance you live or plan on visiting Madrid Spain, you might want to drop by and say hello to Enrique Mora who runs a spanish blog about his 90 gallon setup. For those of you who don’t speak…
Big aquariums in homes, a costly and popular hobby
Don Robinette used to sell aquariums from his store in Duluth. But last March, he closed up shop to run the business from home and turn his attention to clients who want elaborate, custom-made aquariums. “It’s better to focus on…
Have you entered into the Canon Rebel XTI Giveaway yet?
To celebrate Reef Builders having 10,000 members, we are giving away a: Canon REBEL XTI SLR Camera, so you can take pictures of your tank! You can read more about it here This is the camera body and lens kit,…
Project “Tikki Aquarium”/case mod-crazy!
Here is a crazy aquarium mod. Basically they are putting the guts to a desktop computer in the bottom portion of this tank. There is an aquarium on top, granted not saltwater but from the looks of it there seems…
An Abridged How-to on Algae Control in your saltwater aquarium
Algae— these simple, unicellular or colonial, photosynthetic eukaryotic plant cells, are remarkable. From planktonic blooms to giant kelp beds to algal films micrometers thin, algae of all types form the base of a global ecosystem, cycling carbon, oxygen and…
Aqua Medic Biotherm Temperature Controller/Monitor
Fluctuations in temperature cause changes to the water`s specific gravity, ability to hold oxygen and causes stress to fish, often leading to disease. A consistent temperature is a key element of stability, and stability is a cornerstone of the successful…
Shark pregnancy baffles aquarium
Veterinarian Bob George sliced open the dead shark and saw the outline of a fish. No surprise there, since sharks digest their food slowly. Then George realized he wasn’t looking at the stomach of the blacktip reef shark, but at…
Buying an Aquarium a how to guide
Always buy the biggest set-up you can afford. The term set-up, and not tank is mentioned because a large tank will need a large filter, large heater and adequate lighting, so make sure that you can afford not only the…
Andy can’t seem to get happy with his aquascaping…until now.
Andy over at Elder Reef can’t seem to get his aquascaping right, or at least he thinks so. Aquascaping is by far one of the most challenging things in running a saltwater aquarium. We all want that perfect look, and…
