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Page 151 - 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. How to lubricate RODI canister O-Rings - BRStv How-To

    How to lubricate RODI canister O-Rings - BRStv How-To

    One of the most common issues we hear is that reverse osmosis canisters become stuck after sitting for 6 months to a year and that issue can be solved by adding a little lubricant to the canister’s...
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  2. How to add Reef Brite LEDs to ATI Sunpower Lights - BRStv How-To

    How to add Reef Brite LEDs to ATI Sunpower Lights - BRStv How-To

    Reef Brite Tech and XHO LED lights are a great addition to many T5 light fixtures, especially ATI Sunpower fixtures. Typical T5 lights put out a lot of light but lack the shimmer many of us are...
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  3. BRStv Investigates: Testing the Giesemann Spectra Hybrid light fixture for SPS corals

    BRStv Investigates: Testing the Giesemann Spectra Hybrid light fixture for SPS corals

    Today on BRStv, we have a brand new episode of our series, BRStv Investigates. In this series, we explore popular reefing theories, products, methods, and what the manuals are missing, with a focus...
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  4. Using PVC cement to bond PVC pipe & fittings - BRStv How-To

    Using PVC cement to bond PVC pipe & fittings - BRStv How-To

    Installing a sump or any additional external equipment will normally require using PVC pipe and fittings for plumbing, and if you have never done it before, or if you are a seasoned plumbing, we have...
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  5. BRStv Investigates: Setting a baseline for SPS corals and future lighting tests

    BRStv Investigates: Setting a baseline for SPS corals and future lighting tests

    Today on BRStv, we have a brand new episode of our series, BRStv Investigates. In this series, we explore popular reefing theories, products, methods, and what the manuals are missing, with a focus...
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  6. How to control your aquarium heaters using a ReefKeeper - BRStv How-To

    How to control your aquarium heaters using a ReefKeeper - BRStv How-To

    Controlling the temperature of a reef tank is very important, and most hobby grade heaters can be accurate enough on their own. One of the biggest keys to success in this hobby is making sure that...
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  7. How To Maintain & Use The Milwaukee Digital Refractometer - BRStv How-To

    How To Maintain & Use The Milwaukee Digital Refractometer - BRStv How-To

    There are a few different ways to measure salinity in a reef tank, from hydrometers to refractometers. Most of us are familiar with the traditional refractometer that you hold up to your eye up and...
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  8. 5 Ways to Protect Your Aquarium (and Family) from Contamination

    5 Ways to Protect Your Aquarium (and Family) from Contamination

    We all know that keeping reef tanks can be quite a challenge and can even feel like an uphill battle. Sometimes we think so much about what is going on inside the tank that we never consider the...
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