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BRStv Investigates

The BRStv Investigates video series is an ongoing exploration of popular reef tank theories, methods and equipment. Randy, Ryan and the team create experiments in the BRS lab and share the results about a variety of saltwater aquarium topics so you can separate the fact from fiction.
  1. Is "handsfree" reefing possible? ULM Tank Trials: We won and lost...

    Is "handsfree" reefing possible? ULM Tank Trials: We won and lost...

    Keeping with our theme of past BRStv tank builds, Randy and Ryan reflect upon everything we have learned through keeping the ULM tanks here at BRS.
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  2. AI Hydra 64: Did we just change light testing FOREVER? | BRStv Investigates

    AI Hydra 64: Did we just change light testing FOREVER? | BRStv Investigates

    Randy dives into the Hydra 64 LED Light system with an all-new PAR testing approach to help you find that mounting sweet spot. Using that data, Randy also gives ideal settings recommendations so you...
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  3. BRStv Investigates - How Reliable Are Sand Bed Calculators?

    BRStv Investigates - How Reliable Are Sand Bed Calculators?

    Never waste money on extra sand again! Randy finds out just how reliable sand bed calculators are in terms of giving you the right amount of sand for your new reef tank.
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  4. Is 40lbs really 40lbs? Are you getting what you pay for? Live Sand vs. Dry Sand | BRStv Investigates

    Is 40lbs really 40lbs? Are you getting what you pay for? Live Sand vs. Dry Sand | BRStv Investigates

    Find out how much water weight is in that bag of live sand you bought to help cycle your new tank.
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  5. 20X or 50X? Do you have the right RODI filters for the right job? | BRStv Investigates

    20X or 50X? Do you have the right RODI filters for the right job? | BRStv Investigates

    Find out if using Chloramine rated carbon block filters in your RO/DI system really are worth the extra expense.
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  6. BRStv Investigates - The most economical battery back up solutions and how inverter size affects performance

    BRStv Investigates - The most economical battery back up solutions and how inverter size affects performance

    You don't want to miss the final episode of our investigation into back up power solutions for your reef tank because Randy shares his thoughts and valuable advice for choosing the right battery back...
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  7. What battery backup SIZE is the best? What about lithium ion backup? | BRStv Investigates

    What battery backup SIZE is the best? What about lithium ion backup? | BRStv Investigates

    BRStv continues to explore battery backups to provide all of you with better advice for choosing an emergency power option of your own.
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  8. The power is out. How many hours does your tank have? UPS vs. DC battery backup!

    The power is out. How many hours does your tank have? UPS vs. DC battery backup!

    Randy takes a look at battery backups to see if UPS battery systems designed for computers are a viable option for protecting our reefs during a power outage.
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