
Guides & How-Tos
Learn how to properly set up and maintain your reef aquarium with these helpful articles, guides, and step-by-step instructions.
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Corals come in all shapes, colors, and personalities, but when it’s time to stock your reef tank, you might start wondering why some corals cost a fortune while others seem surprisingly affordable....Read moreOne of the most important decisions we face as aquarists today is whether to stock our tanks with wild caught or aquacultured livestock. Maybe you never considered how that fish got to your local...Read moreAt some point in reefkeeping, you’ll come across pests, algae, or fish diseases. When that happens, you have two choices: prevent them entirely or keep them under control once they show up. We...Read moreA Helpful Guide to Common Black-Trim Aquarium Sizes and Dimensions Black-trim glass aquariums are one of the most recognizable types of fish tanks, often lining the shelves of big box pet stores and...Read moreWhen stocking a saltwater aquarium, it’s easy to get swept up by color and personality. But not every fish is just for show. In fact, the healthiest and most self-sustaining reef tanks often...Read moreAdaptive 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....Read moreSaltwater aquariums—especially reef setups—are delicate ecosystems. Sudden shifts in water temperature of just 1–2 °F (0.5–1 °C) can severely stress corals, fish, and invertebrates to...Read moreIn reef keeping, it's tempting to chase the "perfect" water parameters. With access to advanced test kits, ICP analyses, and countless guides, many aquarists fall into the habit of adjusting calcium,...Read more
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