Ahhh, the planted refugium… It’s become something much bigger and much more engaging than the mere “filter” it was just a few years
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Aquarium Design
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Are You Ready to Keep Jellyfish?
There have been a few times that I've been asked how to care for jellyfish. And, long story short, it's complicated! In this short
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3 Monster Saltwater Fish
Just like on the freshwater side, which has its big arowanas, catfish, pacus, etc., there is a niche for “monster” fishkeeping amongst
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4 Great Saltwater Aquarium Substrates
Sure, maybe substrates are the last thing we dream about when we’re planning our next big tank build. Maybe some of us quite frankly
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CADE Reef 1800 S2: Ultimate Aquarium System, Ultimate Value
Over the last three years, the aquarium industry has witnessed huge advancements in so-called All-In-One aquarium system design and
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Corals in a Box of Water: Creating a Natural Reef Tank
We’ve come a long, long way in advancing natural marine aquarium keeping. Those of us who started out in the 80’s with barren
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Types of Aquarium Lighting
Aquarium lighting has come a long way. There are now many, many different types to choose from. For sure, different lighting systems
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Reef Now: Financing Your New CADE Aquarium System
No one said that reef aquarium keeping is a cheap addiction (hey, at least it’s a healthy one!). The hobby is rife with stories of
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Tank Buying Tips from a Pro
When someone new to the hobby comes in to my shop asking about setting up their first tank, one of the first questions I receive is,
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Glass vs. Acrylic Aquariums
Starting a new aquarium requires hobbyists to make a lot of choices. What kind of corals, if any will be kept in the aquarium? Where is
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What Tank Size Should you Choose?
Aquariums come in many different shapes and sizes. It really depends on your situation to determine which size is best for you. You
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How to Fully Condition Your Dry Reef Rock
We’re all subject to impatience. Particularly when we’re anticipating a highly gratifying event, such as adding the first round of
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What are Coralline Algae?
There are all sorts of bad algae--hair, slime, turf--and they are widely recognized by aquarists as a manifest sign of poor water
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A Closer Look at Aquarium Substrates
We aquarists don’t talk much about sand. Quite frankly, it’s just not all that exciting--on the surface, anyway. But we don’t have to
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Your Reef Tank by Moonlight
In case you haven’t heard, lighting is a pretty important feature of a reef aquarium. This is understandable considering that the main
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How to Make Your Saltwater Aquarium Unique
You may find that your reef tank is just like every other reef tank. There is nothing that makes it special. Sure, it has bright
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