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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. Aquaforest Component 3in1 - An All-In-One Dosing Solution For Reef Aquariums

    Aquaforest Component 3in1 - An All-In-One Dosing Solution For Reef Aquariums

    What is Component 3in1? Component 3in1 is a highly concentrated supplement designed for marine aquariums using the Balling method. It combines calcium, magnesium, and KH (alkalinity) in precisely...
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  2. Should You Use an AC or DC Return Pump For Your Reef Tank?

    Should You Use an AC or DC Return Pump For Your Reef Tank?

    Choosing the right return pump for your reef tank setup can have a major impact on its performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability. While there are many types of pumps used in saltwater...
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  3. 10 Ways the Neptune Systems Apex Keeps Your Tank Safe and Stress-Free

    10 Ways the Neptune Systems Apex Keeps Your Tank Safe and Stress-Free

    Let’s be honest, reef tanks are amazing, but they can also be a lot of work. You’ve got thousands of dollars in coral, fish, and equipment... and it can all go sideways fast. A heater fails. A...
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  4. How To Care For Mandarin Dragonets

    How To Care For Mandarin Dragonets

    The Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) is one of the most iconic saltwater aquarium fish. For those new to the hobby, it's likely one of the first fish beyond the clownfish on the must-have...
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  5. Fix These 7 Filtration Mistakes to Keep Your Reef Tank Thriving

    Fix These 7 Filtration Mistakes to Keep Your Reef Tank Thriving

    It's no secret that proper filtration is essential for a healthy reef tank. Even with the best equipment and the right intentions, filtration mistakes happen and they can seriously impact your water...
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  6. How To Care For Aiptasia Eating Filefish

    How To Care For Aiptasia Eating Filefish

    The Aiptasia Eating Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is a fascinating and functional addition to many saltwater aquariums. Best known for its ability to help control nuisance Aiptasia anemones, this...
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  7. How To Care For Watchman Gobies

    How To Care For Watchman Gobies

    The Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) is a beloved reef fish, known not just for its quirky personality and perpetual pout, but for one of the most fascinating partnerships in the marine...
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  8. Why Is My Saltwater Aquarium Cloudy? Causes and Quick Fixes for Clearer Water

    Why Is My Saltwater Aquarium Cloudy? Causes and Quick Fixes for Clearer Water

    Few things are more frustrating to a saltwater aquarium hobbyist than looking at your beautifully aquascaped reef tank, which is shrouded in a foggy haze. Cloudy water can be alarming, especially...
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