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Page 175 - 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. Week 10: What you may not have known about live rock | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 10: What you may not have known about live rock | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Today on BRStv it’s everything you ever wanted to know about live rock. We're going to explore everything related to live rock starting with why we use it, benefits of dry verses wet, discuss...
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  2. Lower Nitrate (and Phosphate) with BioPellets

    Lower Nitrate (and Phosphate) with BioPellets

    Looking at these little plastic pellets, it is difficult to imagine how they actually lower nitrate (and phosphate to a small extent) in a reef aquarium! The reality is, bacteria is doing the real...
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  3. Week 9: Why flow is vital for a successful reef tank | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 9: Why flow is vital for a successful reef tank | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Today we will talk about why proper flow is important; give a solid overview of most the pump options out there including ac powerheads, wave makers, DC powerheads, Gyres and external closed loops. ...
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  4. Week 8: Tank temperature. Finding a way to trust your heater | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 8: Tank temperature. Finding a way to trust your heater | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    It's Week 8 of the BRS160 52 Weeks of Reefing, and this week we are going to talk about temperature control with a focus on stability. We will cover the different types of heaters, explain proper...
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  5. Week 7: How to produce the best water possible | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 7: How to produce the best water possible | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    In Week #7 of our 52 Weeks of Reefing series it is time to add water to the #BRS160 reef tank and we show you guys the best practices for accomplishing this at home and share everything you need to...
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  6. Week 5: Plumbing, Overflows, and Return Pumps | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 5: Plumbing, Overflows, and Return Pumps | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    It's Week 5 of 52 Weeks of Reefing, and this week we are plumbing the #BRS160! This week we are going to talk about the four types of overflows, give you some tips on installing a custom overflow...
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  7. Week 3:  Sumps - What do they do, and which should you select? | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 3: Sumps - What do they do, and which should you select? | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Welcome to Week 3 of 52 Weeks of Reefing. This week we are unveiling our custom made sump from Rick at Synergy Reef, as well as covering different types of sumps and which might be best for...
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  8. Week 2: Unveiling the tank and custom built stand | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    Week 2: Unveiling the tank and custom built stand | 52 Weeks of Reefing #BRS160

    It's week two of 52 weeks of reefing, and we're unveiling our new Reef Savvy tank and custom made stand by Benner's Woodworking. The Stand We wanted a stand that mimicked a furniture piece that...
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