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How to Set up a Sump with Overflow Box for a Saltwater Aquarium.
Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of using a sump, as well as how to set one up on your saltwater aquarium. [...]
We’ve all seen salt water aquariums in books and on the internet as well as in our homes. They come in all sorts of sizes and shapes, some being enormous, then all the way down in size to a nano aquarium. Whatever size they are and whether they are fish only or reef, they rely [...]
Feeding the fish in the aquarium, and also shrimps if kept, is one of the most pleasurable parts of keeping a seawater aquarium. This is probably because of the direct interaction between the aquarist and fish. Some fish can become so tame that they will rise and take food from the fingers. This heart warming [...]
I thought I’d jot down what I consider to be the five major sins of a marine aquarist, be that for a reef tank or a fish only tank. They are not in any particular order. The list is not just aimed at beginners to the hobby who are just starting a saltwater aquarium but [...]
The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods.
A lot has been discovered over the years in relation to sand beds perhaps the biggest of which is the importance of the sand particle size and the depth of the bed.
Let’s concentrate on the sand particle size first of all.
It is beneficial to [...]
Why Is Aquarium Filtration Such A Hot Topic?
The marine aquarium hobby was once viewed as very hard, very expensive, and needing a touch of magic. The first two were correct, but not the latter, that simply being how it probably appeared to anyone not in the hobby but perhaps with a spattering of knowledge. There [...]
How to mix saltwater.
New seawater is going to be mixed many times in the future. Why not take a little extra trouble in the initial mix and save a lot of time later?
When purchasing the sea salt, obtain salt that is specifically designed for use with R/O water, as this should be used rather than [...]
Is There Such A Thing As A Maintenance Free Aquarium?
A maintenance free aquarium - no work at all! Just view and enjoy the coral colours and the various reef fish. Many or perhaps all aquarists would tend to call that aquatic heaven - maybe.
Is it possible though? Is there a way that the aquarist can [...]
