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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. New Tank Shopping List - Water Change

    New Tank Shopping List - Water Change

      1. RO/DI System By starting with pure water, aquarists can accurately maintain essential water parameters while ensuring they're using water that is stripped of...
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  2. Maxspect Dice Aquarium - The ULTIMATE Nano Reef Tank Solution

    Maxspect Dice Aquarium - The ULTIMATE Nano Reef Tank Solution

    The Maxspect Dice Nanoreef Aquarium is an exemplary representation of modern aquarium design. This 12-gallon cube-shaped tank is not just aesthetically pleasing with its sleek design, but also...
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  3. New Tank Shopping List - Filtration

    New Tank Shopping List - Filtration

      1. Protein Skimmer Protein skimmers are vital tools in saltwater aquariums, enhancing water quality by removing organic compounds and waste before they break down....
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  4. New Tank Shopping List - Controllers & Monitors

    New Tank Shopping List - Controllers & Monitors

      1. Aquarium Monitors An Aquarium Monitor does exactly that-- it monitors your aquarium. Some monitors are dedicated to a single water parameter like the Pinpoint...
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  5. New Tank Shopping List - Climate Control

    New Tank Shopping List - Climate Control

      1. Heaters Unless your aquarium is in a room held at 78 to 80 degrees F 24/7/365, you're going to need a heater to keep your fish, coral, and invertebrates happy...
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  6. New Tank Shopping List - Aquascaping

    New Tank Shopping List - Aquascaping

      1. Rock Saltwater aquarium rocks serve as both a functional and aesthetic foundation for your reef tank. Not only do they provide surface area for beneficial...
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  7. New Tank Shopping List - Lighting

    New Tank Shopping List - Lighting

      1. Light Fixture When it comes to reef aquariums, lighting is one of the most important life support systems. Since most corals rely on photosynthesis to create...
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  8. New Tank Shopping List - Water Flow

    New Tank Shopping List - Water Flow

      1. Powerhead Powerheads are critical for the health of your corals and help you to maintain water quality by keeping waste and leftover food suspended where it can...
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