This may seem like an odd article, but most beginners forget to ask their local pet store how to mix saltwater as they are more concerned with other set up questions. Then they get home and can’t figure out how to mix saltwater as the directions on the salt mix are not always easy to …
What is a sump? An Aquarium Sump is another aquarium or container plumbed in beneath or to the side of the main display where Filters, Pumps, Heaters and other equipment can be hidden out of sight. Another purpose of a sump is to increase the aquarium’s stability by adding additional water volume. Saltwater Aquarium Sumps …
One of the most important pieces of equipment to any saltwater aquarium is a RO Unit or Reverse Osmosis Unit. This piece of equipment greatly increases your chance for success. One of the main reasons why people leave the saltwater aquarium hobby is because their aquarium was overtaken by green hair algae. Why Should I …
The drain line is used to bring water from your display aquarium down to the sump. Your drain should be as large as possible, but most reef ready systems use a standard one inch Bulkhead. The pipe size can handle roughly 600 gallons per hour of flow. Many hobbyists struggle with bubbling and gurgling noises …
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. …
