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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In this episode, Matthew adds 20 species and nearly 70 different animals and macroalgae to this 45-gallon JBJ AIO Aquarium. No, he hasn't gone insane, just hear us out! Once we break this list down,...Read more
This is without a doubt, the most painful part of setting up a new aquarium...waiting for the tank to finish cycling. Fast forward two weeks from episode 4 of this series, and the tank is finally...Read more
Cycling, lighting, and auto top off. Wow, do we have a lot of great info to cover in Episode 4 of this series! Cycling a Saltwater Aquarium What the heck does "cycling" an aquarium even mean? If...Read more
If you are following along with this Saltwater Aquarium Beginner's Guide, this video from Matthew is a big one. He breaks down the essentials of water, salt, and heat in a way that makes the early...Read more
Bulk Reef Supply is leveling up reefkeeping with over 100 new aquacultured coral frags from Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA). These aren’t just any corals — they’re tank-ready, resilient,...Read more
Before We Get Started We know you came here for the Rock & Sand, but we have one side quest to tackle first. We're going to make some upgrades to the tank setup that are just easier to do now,...Read more
Meet Matthew, your reefing guide for this beginner series. He has spent more than a decade building, experimenting with, and refining saltwater aquariums of all shapes and sizes. Around here, he’s...Read more
Keeping your reef healthy starts with the water you use. Even the best salt mix cannot make up for poor source water filled with impurities, chlorine, and dissolved solids. That is where RO/DI...Read more
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