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Green Bubble Algae
Green bubble algae is taking over your reef tank! Find out what eats bubble algae, how to remove bubble algae, how to get rid of green bubble algae here.
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How to lower alkalinity in reef tanks
The first step is to test your water to determine the current degree of carbonate hardness, or dKH for short. The second step is to perform a minimum 25% water change and continue water changes until the achieving the desired dKH. Once your dKH is 12 or less, you should be able to rely on…
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Protein Skimmer overflowing with foam (solved!)
Finally a complete list of the causes and corrections of protein skimmers overflowing or over-foaming. Learn what to avoid and more!
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How many watts of LED light for reef tanks?
‘How many watts of LED light for reef tanks?’ is the wrong question. Please don’t make the mistake of getting this information wrong! The health and colorization of your corals depend on it! The old school watts per gallon or watts per surface area does not equate with LED fixtures. Lighting performance should be judged…
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The Science of Reef Tank Lighting
How much LED light for reef tanks? Solve LED lighting questions once and for all. Lighting, water quality, and flow are the success trinity!
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Tint Your Tank! (The Easy and Fast Way to Blackout your Aquarium)
Have you ever bought a glass box for an aquarium and wondered how you would make the back black? Tint your tank! It can be very distracting looking through an aquarium – instead of looking into the tank and seeing the fish, rock, coral, etc., against a dark background. Many aquarists have taken to painting…
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2023’s Best Low Iron Rimless Nano Aquariums
Nothing is more striking than the beauty of crystal clear low iron rimless nano aquariums. The clean and modern look is very sophisticated. The combination of low iron glass and the rimless aquarium design makes your reef tank much more enjoyable. The best rimless nano aquariums with low iron glass by category: Low iron rimless…
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What is a Nano Aquarium?
Just what is a nano aquarium? Find out just what a nano tank is and how much fun it can be! Learn before you get started to avoid mistakes!
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Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate in Reef Aquariums
Sodium bicarbonate in reef aquariums is frequently used to adjust the pH and alkalinity of aquarium water. Understanding the impact and effects of its use in raising pH and alkalinity is critical to avoid stressing the livestock in your tank, including fish, invertebrates, and corals. The effect of sodium bicarbonate in aquariums is an increase…
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