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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. How To Choose an Aquarium Chiller and How It Works

    How To Choose an Aquarium Chiller and How It Works

    Check out this easy-to-understand diagram that shows the main working components of an aquarium chiller. Get helpful tips for choosing the right size chiller and learn how to ensure long-lasting...
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  2. BRStv Product Spotlight - Aqua UV Advantage UV Sterilizer

    Aqua UV Advantage 2000 Hang-On UV Sterilizers - Easy Protection For Your Tank

    Learn what makes the Aqua UV Advantage 2000 and 2000+ such an easy way to add UV sterilization to a saltwater aquarium. Compact, hang-on design, simple tubing connections, and effective UV support...
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  3. A Complete Guide to the Hydra Edge LED Light Fixtures

    A Complete Guide to the Hydra Edge LED Light Fixtures

    The Hydra Edge LED Light Fixture is a modern reef aquarium lighting solution designed to deliver even coverage, strong output, and a more natural-looking shimmer to your reef.
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  4. Bulk Reef Supply Citric Acid FAQ & 3 Easy Steps to Clean Your Aquarium Pumps

    3 Easy Steps to Clean Your Pumps Using Bulk Reef Supply Citric Acid

    Learn how to clean your aquarium pumps and powerheads in just 3 easy steps! This comprehensive guide to using citric acid and cleaning aquarium equipment covers everything you need to know.
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  5. UV Sterilizers for Saltwater Aquariums: What They Do & Do You Need One?

    What Does a UV Sterilizer Do? Is It Worth it?

    Learn what a UV sterilizer is, how it works, what it can actually help with, and whether your saltwater aquarium really needs one. A practical guide to clearer water, fewer waterborne pests, and...
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  6. HomeBrew Live Feeds - Why Live Plankton is a Smarter Way to Feed Corals

    HomeBrew Live Feeds - Why Live Plankton is a Smarter Way to Feed Corals

    Live plankton isn’t just another coral food, it’s a completely different way to feed your reef. In this guide, we break down why hobbyists are ditching dry foods, what makes these “plankton...
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  7. Hardest Saltwater Fish to Keep

    Hardest Saltwater Fish to Keep

    Hard-to-Keep Saltwater Fish and Smarter Alternatives for Your Reef Tank Before we jump in, we’re not talking about the rare, expert-only fish that almost never show up for sale. This list sticks...
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  8. How to use a Refractometer to Measure Salinity

    How to use a Refractometer to Measure Salinity

    In the early days of the hobby, we’d use a floating glass hydrometer to measure the specific gravity in our tanks and when mixing up saltwater. The strength of the seawater determines how high the...
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