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  1. Chasing Coral Color & Growth - The 4 Pillars of Reef Keeping

    Chasing Coral Color & Growth - The 4 Pillars of Reef Keeping

    Many reef-keepers are under the impression that if they get water quality parameters to match a certain formula, their corals will color up and thrive. These parameters have aquarists chasing...
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  2. How to Set Up a Mantis Shrimp Tank

    How to Set Up a Mantis Shrimp Tank

    Mantis Shrimp photo courtesy of Pixabay Known for clubbing their prey to death with lightning speed and for having the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom mantis shrimp are not true shrimp...
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  3. 6 Steps to Improve Water Quality in Your Aquarium

    6 Steps to Improve Water Quality in Your Aquarium

    As a dedicated aquarist you want to keep your aquarium looking great with healthy fish, plants, corals and other aquatic species you’re keeping. If you’re like me, I’m always on the...
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  4. Ready to Move Into a Bigger Tank? Tips to Prep for the New Tank

    Ready to Move Into a Bigger Tank? Tips to Prep for the New Tank

    Getting a new larger tank is like Christmas and a birthday both coming at once, for you and your fish. Bigger tanks offer more swimming and growing space for your resident fish collection, room to...
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  5. How to Cure Rock for Your Reef

    How to Cure Rock for Your Reef

    In the early days of reef keeping live rock was harvested from unprotected reefs, shipped by air and then trucked to your home. It was exciting because you never knew what marine life would pop out...
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  6. Types of Test Kits: Which one is Right for You?

    Types of Test Kits: Which one is Right for You?

    Testing your aquarium is one of the fundamental practices required to maintain a stable aquatic environment. Water testing allows you to see how well your aquarium is functioning. New aquarists often...
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  7. Cleaning Components of Your Aquarium Based on Material Type

    Cleaning Components of Your Aquarium Based on Material Type

    No matter what size or type of aquarium you have, it’s important to keep the tank and other life-support gear clean and operating smoothly. Today’s aquarium hardware, like pumps, skimmers...
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  8. How to Grow Coralline Algae In Your Aquarium: The Simple Truth

    How to Grow Coralline Algae In Your Aquarium: The Simple Truth

    Growing coralline algae is one of the most discussed topics among reef aquarists. When you look online you will find dozens of “secret formulas”, special techniques, tricks and tips for...
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