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Page 174 - 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. Aquarium Medications: How to Treat Sick Fish

    Aquarium Medications: How to Treat Sick Fish

    We all want the fish in our aquariums to stay healthy. Unfortunately, like humans, fish may become ill from time to time. You can dramatically reduce the likelihood of a disease entering your...
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  2. Why your reef tank absolutely needs calcium!

    Why your reef tank absolutely needs calcium!

    Your corals skeletal structure is primarily composed of calcium carbonate which is formed by pulling calcium and carbonate ions from the water surrounding them. So, replenishing the calcium in your...
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  3. The important role of alkalinity in your reef tank

    The important role of alkalinity in your reef tank

    Corals and other organisms in our tanks reduce alkalinity and we need to replenish it if we want colorful, healthy, growing tanks. Replenishing alkalinity can be as simple as testing now and then and...
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  4. New VorTech QuietDrive vs EcoSmart Powerhead

    New VorTech QuietDrive vs EcoSmart Powerhead

    The new VorTech Quiet Drive pumps are here and we wanted to do a few little tests to see how they stack up to the previous, EcoSmart, model. Honestly, we were pretty impressed by the decrease in...
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  5. The surprising & cool features of the Tunze Care Magnet!

    The surprising & cool features of the Tunze Care Magnet!

    Like many Tunze products, there are some surprisingly and cool features of the "Care Magnet," aquarium magnet cleaner. The care magnet comes in three sizes: Care Magnet Nano Dimensions - 1.77" x...
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  6. Maintain accurate test results with your Hanna Checker

    Maintain accurate test results with your Hanna Checker

    Everyone loves Hanna Checkers for their easy, accurate and affordable testing solutions. Let's talk about a few ways to simply maintain your Hanna Checkers to provide continually accurate...
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  7. Low-profile, easy to install powerhead perfect for nano tanks

    Low-profile, easy to install powerhead perfect for nano tanks

    The Tunze Turbelle Nanostream 6020 and 6040 are great options for nano tanks. The 6020 is well suited for tanks from 20 - 40 gallons and the 6040 for around 30 - 90 gallons. Assembly of both pumps...
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  8. Using Julian's Thing to Target Feed Fish and Corals

    Using Julian's Thing to Target Feed Fish and Corals

    Julian's Thing is a multi-use tool that is great for target-feeding a variety of foods to your fish and corals. You can also use it to target treat pests like aiptasia! While you may not guess it...
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