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Filtration & Media

Explore aquarium filtration and filter media with videos and educational articles focused on modern filtration techniques. Everything from biological filter media and filter socks to carbon, GFO, refugiums, media reactors, and so much more.
  1. UV Sterilizers for Saltwater Aquariums: What They Do & Do You Need One?

    What Does a UV Sterilizer Do? Is It Worth it?

    Learn what a UV sterilizer is, how it works, what it can actually help with, and whether your saltwater aquarium really needs one. A practical guide to clearer water, fewer waterborne pests, and...
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  2. BRStv Product Spotlight - Aqua UV Advantage UV Sterilizer

    Aqua UV Advantage 2000 Hang-On UV Sterilizers - Easy Protection For Your Tank

    Learn what makes the Aqua UV Advantage 2000 and 2000+ such an easy way to add UV sterilization to a saltwater aquarium. Compact, hang-on design, simple tubing connections, and effective UV support...
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  3. Aquarium Filter Media Explained: Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological Filtration

    Aquarium Filter Media Explained: Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological Filtration

    Have questions about your filter media? Don't worry, we have the answers to help you choose the perfect filter media for your saltwater aquarium.
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  4. Deltec Protein Skimmers

    Deltec Protein Skimmers | Precision Control and Consistent Nutrient Export

    Choosing a protein skimmer is less about brand loyalty and more about understanding what your reef actually needs. For many hobbyists, the tipping point comes when a skimmer technically works but...
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  5. HOB & Canister Filters – Good or Bad for Saltwater?

    HOB & Canister Filters – Good or Bad for Saltwater?

    Are canister filters and hang-on power filters a viable solution for saltwater aquarium owners?  Let's Discuss! While hang-on-back (HOB) power filters and canister filters are common in freshwater...
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  6. Good, Better, Best: Reef Tank Mechanical Filtration

    What's the Best Mechanical Filtration for a Reef Tank?

    As reef keepers, we spend A LOT of money and time talking about things like lighting and flow, but there's one super simple area almost all of us could improve on: Mechanical Filtration. What Is...
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  7. How to Set Up BRS Standard & Deluxe Media Reactors

    How to Set Up BRS Standard & Deluxe Media Reactors

    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...
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  8. 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? Adaptive Reef’s Blade Hybrid Algae Reactor is a compact and efficient solution for natural nutrient export in modern reef tanks....
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