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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. Common Aquarium Sizes and Dimensions

    Common Aquarium Sizes and Dimensions

    A 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...
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  2. Decorative vs Utilitarian Fish: What's the Difference?

    Stocking Your Saltwater Aquarium with Decorative and Utilitarian Fish: What's the Difference?

    When 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...
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  3. Adaptive Reef x AquaIllumination Hybrid Refugium Algae Reactor

    Adaptive Reef x AquaIllumination Hybrid Refugium Algae Reactor

    Adaptive 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....
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  4. Deadly Temperature Swings - Help! I Wrecked My Tank Ep. 9

    Deadly Temperature Swings - Help! I Wrecked My Tank Ep. 9

    Saltwater 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...
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  5. Chasing Numbers vs. Stability – What REALLY Matters in Your Reef Tank?

    Chasing Numbers vs. Stability – What REALLY Matters in Your Reef Tank?

    In 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,...
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  6. Coral Habitat or Fish-Friendly Aquascape - What's Best for Your Saltwater Aquarium?

    Coral Habitat or Fish-Friendly Aquascape - What's Best for Your Saltwater Aquarium?

    Discover the key differences between coral-focused and fish-friendly aquascaping in saltwater aquariums. Learn how to design a reef that meets the needs of your tank's inhabitants.
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  7. How To Properly Size A Return Pump For An Aquarium

    How To Properly Size A Return Pump For An Aquarium

    Find out how to calculate head pressure and properly size your return for a saltwater reef aquarium.
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  8. 10 Common Water Testing Mistakes Reefers Make

    10 Common Water Testing Mistakes Reefers Make

    Accurate water testing is the backbone of a thriving reef aquarium. Even minor oversights can lead to misleading results, potentially harming your delicate marine ecosystem. While the most advanced...
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