Guides & How-Tos
Learn how to properly set up and maintain your reef aquarium with these helpful articles, guides, and step-by-step instructions.
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Meet Matthew, your reefing guide for this beginner series. He has spent more than a decade building, experimenting with, and refining saltwater aquariums of all shapes and sizes. Around here, he’s...Read more
Keeping your reef healthy starts with the water you use. Even the best salt mix cannot make up for poor source water filled with impurities, chlorine, and dissolved solids. That is where RO/DI...Read more
Eye Catching Coral (ECC) has built a reputation for producing some of the healthiest, most colorful aquacultured corals in the hobby. Based in Ohio, they operate a state-of-the-art facility that...Read more
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Starting a new saltwater aquarium can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first one. Here we’ll walk you through how we planned a 20 gallon mixed reef tank setup. It’s not a budget...Read more
Getting into the saltwater aquarium hobby can feel a little intimidating at first, especially if your goal is to create a full-on reef tank. It’s normal to have a lot of questions in the beginning;...Read more
If you want clearer water and healthy corals, a media reactor is one of the most effective filtration tools you can add to your system. Running activated carbon in a reactor helps strip out yellowing...Read more
If you're starting your journey in the saltwater aquarium hobby, the first big decision is often the aquarium itself. Do you choose a plug-and-play system, an all-in-one tank with built-in...Read more
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