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  1. Common Nuisance Algae and How to Treat Them

    Common Nuisance Algae and How to Treat Them

    Algae can enter your aquarium from introduced rocks, sand, frags, and even floating in the bag alongside a new fish.  While algae is a completely normal and healthy part of an aquatic ecosystem,...
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  2. How to Choose the Right Valve - Plumbing Basics, Part 3

    How to Choose the Right Valve - Plumbing Basics, Part 3

    New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
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  3. How to Keep Cool for Summer, Part 1: Top Heat Contributors to Tanks

    How to Keep Cool for Summer, Part 1: Top Heat Contributors to Tanks

    As the Summer season approaches, you’re probably looking forward to getting outside enjoying the warm weather. But for many aquarists Summertime brings elevated aquarium temperatures, sometimes...
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  4. Wrasse Species Spotlight - What to Know about Keeping Them

    Wrasse Species Spotlight - What to Know about Keeping Them

    When it comes to adding color to your fish tank, Wrasses are an excellent option. In the wild they are considered a very diverse group of fish that can be found along shallow reefs as well as at...
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  5. pH Probe Calibration and How to Care for One

    pH Probe Calibration and How to Care for One

    Electronic pH measurement of aquarium water used to be something only a laboratory could perform. Thanks to advancements in technology, the cost of high-quality pH meters has come down to an...
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  6. Salinity Meter: Calibration and How to Care for One

    Salinity Meter: Calibration and How to Care for One

    Hanna Instruments Salinity Tester (HI98319), Apex Salinity Probe / Lab Grade Conductivity Probe and IceCap Salinity/Temperature Digital Pocket Tester In a previous article we explained how to use a...
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  7. 4th Pillar of Reef Keeping - Chasing Coral Color & Growth

    4th Pillar of Reef Keeping - Chasing Coral Color & Growth

    In the previous articles of Chasing Color, Not Numbers we discussed the importance of Lighting, Water Flow, and Nutrition in relation to coral health and coloration. In this final article we’ll...
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  8. Protein Skimmer Types, Installation, and How to Maintain Them

    Protein Skimmer Types, Installation, and How to Maintain Them

    If your return pump is the heart of the aquarium, then the protein skimmer is probably comparable to its digestive track. Protein skimmers churn water while being fed air chopped up by its pump's...
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