Prevent Aquarium Disasters

There are a number of things that should be considered when planning a reef tank. With the amount of money invested in our aquarium, we need to carefully plan and design our systems to prevent aquarium disasters. 1. Electricity When planning a tank. It is a good idea to use more than one electrical circuit.

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Green Hair Algae

Almost all new saltwater aquariums get green hair algae. This rapid growing algae is long and stringy, but can be removed by picking it at the base with your fingers. It typically grows on live rock and the aquarium glass. It is normal to see a small green hair algae bloom one month after moving

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Algae Scraper

If you have a glass aquarium, one of the best tools you can use is a rectangular painting razor blade if you don’t mind getting wet. This will quickly cut through any lime and calcium deposits around the rim of the aquarium. It is also especially useful for removing coralline algae if you have a

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Aquarium Test Kits

Just a reminder that there are many brands of aquarium test kits. Some of the most popular brands are not always the best brands. Many beginner hobbyists purchase a master test kit, but find that they aren’t exactly accurate. Most master test kits will include pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. These are sometimes called NH3/4,

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