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For Beginners: Clean-up Crews

Clean-up crews play an essential role in a marine aquarium, doing as their name suggests

June 4, 2021 No Comments

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For Beginners: Substrate and Sand Beds

A lot of beginners look into sand beds because it seems more natural. However, most

April 26, 2021 No Comments

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For Beginners – Live Rock (Part 2): How to Safely Add Rock To Your Reef Tank

When adding live rock to your reef tank – whether you are just starting or

March 29, 2021 No Comments

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For Beginners – Live Rock (Part 1): The Benefits & Types of Live Rock

If you are just entering the reefing world or researching it because you’re planning to,

March 15, 2021 No Comments

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Simplicity 120 vs Reef Octopus Essence S-130 (Part 2): Skimmers in Action

In today’s article, we’ll be expanding on our Simplicity 120 vs Reef Octopus Essence S-130

March 3, 2021 No Comments

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Reef Tanks On A Budget (Part 9): New vs. Used Equipment

In the 9th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 9):

February 8, 2021 No Comments

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Simplicity 120 vs Reef Octopus Essence S-130 (Part 1): An Out-of-the-Box Comparison

In today’s article, we’ll be comparing the Simplicity 120 vs Reef Octopus Essence S-130. How

January 27, 2021 No Comments

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Reef Tanks On A Budget (Part 8): Livestock (Coral + Fish)

In the 8th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 8):

January 19, 2021 No Comments

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Reef Tanks On A Budget (Part 7): Test Kits & Other Testing Equipment

In the 7th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 7)

December 28, 2020 1 Comment

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How to Set Up a Dosing Container

As experienced reef tank hobbyists know, knowing how to set up a dosing container the

December 7, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 6): Water and Salt

In the 6th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 6)

November 19, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 5): Additives and Food

In the 5th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 5)

November 11, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 4): Aquascaping

In the 4th installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 4):

September 17, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 3): Other Equipment

In the third installment of this multipart series, Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 3):

August 19, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 2): Essential Equipment

Editor’s Note: If you haven’t already, give Part 1 of this series a read first:

August 6, 2020 1 Comment

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How to Cycle a Saltwater Aquarium

You’ve finally decided to dive into getting your first aquarium. The excitement is there and

August 4, 2020 No Comments

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Simplicity 120 vs Bubble Magus Curve 5 (Part 2): Skimmers in Action

This article is a follow-up to our early article comparing the Specs and Features of

July 20, 2020 No Comments

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Reef Tanks on a Budget (Part 1): The Tank and Stand

Starting a reef tank can be costly, however it doesn’t have to break the bank.

July 13, 2020 1 Comment

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Saltwater Aquarium?

The cost of starting a saltwater aquarium is one of the top concerns for a

June 15, 2020 No Comments

Simplicity 120 vs Bubble Magus Curve 5 (Part 1): Specs and Features

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Simplicity 120 vs Bubble Magus Curve 5 (Part 1): Specs & Features

Oftentimes it is difficult to determine which brand of equipment to buy when starting or

June 9, 2020 No Comments

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Choosing the Ideal Aquarium Sump Size

Picking the proper sump size, brand, and design is critical to the success in your

May 12, 2020 No Comments

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GFO vs. Carbon Dosing

There is a lot of confusion as to which media and methods work best for

April 27, 2020 No Comments

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What is Carbon Dosing?

When you hear about people putting vodka or sugar in their aquarium, you may think

April 9, 2020 No Comments

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GFO or Active Carbon or Both?

GFO and activated carbon are both types of filter media used for removing waste from

March 23, 2020 No Comments

How Often Should I Change My GFO and What's the Most Effective Way to Use It?

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How Often Should I Change My GFO & What’s the Most Effective Way to Use It?

GFO (Granular Ferric Oxide) is one of the most common ways to combat high levels

February 14, 2020 No Comments

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What is GFO?

Granular Ferric Oxide (aka GFO) or iron oxide hydroxide is a reddish brown, granular-shaped filter

February 5, 2020 No Comments

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How to Install a Float Switch for my Dosing Container

One of the most critical aspects of a successful dosing regime is making sure you

January 6, 2020 No Comments

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Top 5 Most Common Mistakes Found in Saltwater Aquariums

Thanks to technology, keeping a saltwater aquarium in your home is much easier than it

December 18, 2019 No Comments

Top 5 Considerations for Choosing the Right Protein Skimmer

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Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Protein Skimmer

People often ask, “How do I go about choosing the right protein skimmer?” Determining the

December 2, 2019 No Comments

Product Highlights: Simplicity 240DC Protein Skimmer

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Simplicity 240DC Protein Skimmer Product Highlights

If you aren’t familiar with one of our most popular products, our Simplicity DC protein

November 19, 2019 No Comments

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For Beginners: What Is a Protein Skimmer?

When you decide to embark on your first saltwater aquarium journey, you may come across

October 28, 2019 No Comments

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Maintain Steady Water Levels for Efficiency

Consistent Water Depth: A Requirement for Skimmers Make no mistake about it! A steady and

October 21, 2019 No Comments

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Simplicity Dosing Container: Get Organized with Really Neat Dosing

Every saltwater aquarist faces challenges with dosing. One of the common problems is trying to

October 14, 2019 No Comments

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How Often Should I Clean My Internal Return Pump and What is the Best Method?

Let’s be honest… Cleaning a return pump is one of the least glamorous required chores

October 7, 2019 No Comments

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Activated Carbon, Protein Skimmer or Both?

There is lots of lore, rumors and other odd recommendations commonly perpetuated within this industry.

September 30, 2019 No Comments

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What is Activated Carbon and Should I Use It?

Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal or active carbon, is a processed form of carbon

September 26, 2019 No Comments

Protein Skimmers: How to Stop and Prevent Skimmer Overflow

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Protein Skimmers: How to Stop & Prevent Skimmer Overflow

Common Causes of a Skimmer Overflowing There are many common compounds used in various chemicals,

September 17, 2019 No Comments

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Protein Skimmers: My Protein Skimmer Is Making Microbubbles… Make Them Stop!

Micro bubbles can be a real pain! Thankfully, there are only a few causes for

September 9, 2019 No Comments

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Protein Skimmers: A Clean Collection Cup is an Effective Collection Cup

Why It’s Important to Clean Your Collection Cup Many believe that the sole purpose of

September 2, 2019 No Comments

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Protein Skimmers: How to Tune a Protein Skimmer

Once your protein skimmer is properly broken in, you will want to tune it so

August 27, 2019 No Comments

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Protein Skimmers: How to Break In a Protein Skimmer

Why Does a Protein Skimmer Need a Break In Period? When acrylic is manufactured there

August 19, 2019 No Comments

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Protein Skimmers: How to Set Up a Simplicity DC Skimmer

Now that you have your skimmer box in hand, let’s see if we can make

August 12, 2019 No Comments

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How to Estimate the Head Pressure on Your Return Pump

Most pumps are listed with GPH (gallons per hour) flow rates to give you an

July 30, 2019 No Comments

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Help! My Simplicity Skimmer Pump is Not Working

Don’t panic! Often times what seems like a really big problem is likely an easy

July 22, 2019 No Comments

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How to Choose the Right Size Return Pump for My Aquarium

Determining what size pump to purchase may seem like a fairly easy decision. However, it

July 15, 2019 No Comments

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Get an Affordable Protein Skimmer Without Sacrificing Build-Quality, Performance and Features

One thing we hear time and time again about our skimmers is, “It works so

July 8, 2019 No Comments

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Top Tips for Protein Skimmer Maintenance

Protein skimmers are an essential part of keeping your saltwater reef aquarium healthy and happy,

July 1, 2019 No Comments

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