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Guides & How-Tos

Learn how to properly set up and maintain your reef aquarium with these helpful articles, guides, and step-by-step instructions.
  1. Coral Habitat or Fish-Friendly Aquascape - What's Best for Your Saltwater Aquarium?

    Coral Habitat or Fish-Friendly Aquascape - What's Best for Your Saltwater Aquarium?

    Discover the key differences between coral-focused and fish-friendly aquascaping in saltwater aquariums. Learn how to design a reef that meets the needs of your tank's inhabitants.
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  2. Adaptive Reef x AquaIllumination Hybrid Refugium Algae Reactor

    Adaptive Reef x AquaIllumination Hybrid Refugium Algae Reactor

    Adaptive Reef's Hybrid Algae Reactor:The Easiest Way to Grow Algae? First seen at this year's ReefaPalooza show in Orlando, Kyle from Adaptive reef is here to talk about the new Blade Hybrid Algae...
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  3. How To Properly Size A Return Pump For An Aquarium

    How To Properly Size A Return Pump For An Aquarium

    Find out how to calculate head pressure and properly size your return for a saltwater reef aquarium.
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  4. 10 Common Water Testing Mistakes Reefers Make

    10 Common Water Testing Mistakes Reefers Make

    Accurate water testing is the backbone of a thriving reef aquarium. Even minor oversights can lead to misleading results, potentially harming your delicate marine ecosystem. While the most advanced...
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  5. How To Care For Reef Tank Clams

    How To Care For Reef Tank Clams

    Essential Tips for Clam Care Clams are stunning and beneficial additions to reef aquariums, offering both vibrant coloration and natural filtration. These photosynthetic bivalves can become true...
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  6. Bottled Bacteria vs. Live Rock Seeding: Best Methods for Cycling a Reef Aquarium

    Bottled Bacteria vs. Live Rock Seeding: Best Methods for Cycling a Reef Aquarium

    Cycling a new reef aquarium is a critical step in establishing a healthy and stable environment for marine life. Two prevalent methods for initiating this process are using bottled bacteria and...
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  7. How To Care For the Marine Betta

    How To Care For the Marine Betta

    The Marine Betta (Calloplesiops altivelis) also sometimes called the Comet, is a stunning and unique saltwater fish with a mesmerizing starry pattern and an unmistakable false eye spot near its tail....
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  8. How To Care For Damselfish

    How To Care For Damselfish

    Damselfish are a favorite among saltwater aquarium hobbyists thanks to their vibrant colors, lively behavior, and hardiness. These small but energetic fish are commonly found in tropical reef...
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