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Luis Contesini's 33g Reef Tank

The pictures in these Reef Tank Photo Galleries are the best of the best. Magnificent displays of colorful fish, invertebrates and corals in aquariums from one gallon mini reef tanks to monster 300 gallon reef tanks show you what can be accomplished.

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DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet

Saturday July 11, 2009
You can build this outstanding Oak Aquarium Cabinet for a small fraction of what it would cost to buy. Complete plans for a DIY Oak Aquarium Cabinet, including material and tool lists, photos and material lay-out templates. This cabinet looks terrific and is not difficult to build. These plans can be used to make any type of cabinet - Oak, Maple, Birch.

More: DIY Glass Aquarium Plans Build your dream aquarium in less than an hour.

More: Aquarium Glass Thickness Calculator Easy-to-use Glass Thickness Calculator helps you determine which glass thickness will work best for your DIY Aquarium.

Host Anemone Survey Results

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Cinnamon Clown in a Purple Tip Anemone If you have a Sea Anemone in your reef tank, or are thinking about adding an Anemone to your tank, you will want to examine the results of the recently completed Host Anemone Survey. Their requirement not being well understood, anemones have never been easy to keep in an aquarium for any length of time. The results of this study will show you what works best for them. From how much light and how long to keep the lights on to how often to feed them and what temperatures (this one might really surprise you) they prefer, and more. If you already have an anemone or are thinking about getting one, this information is a must read.

More: Clownfish and their Host Anemone Matches shows you which Clownfish will likely adopt an Anemone for its host.

More: Sea Anemone Facts & Information about a number of Sea Anemones. The profiles include photos, captive care information, Clownfish which they host and more.

Top 51 - 55g Reef Tank Photos Gallery

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Alex Olavarria's 54g Reef TankFlash view this gallery of 51 to 55 gallon reef tank pictures that have been chosen as the best for aquariums of this size submitted by site visitors. Systems that contain simple to expansive live rock arrangements that house a variety of soft and stony corals with other sessile invertebrates, as well as some including select motile invertebrates and reef safe fishes, these aquarists' photos show what they have done to bring an amazing little slice of the ocean into their homes.

How To: Submit a Photo For Display

Learn More: About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest

Photo by Alex Olavarria

DIY Hang In/On Tank Acrylic Refugium

Monday July 6, 2009
Completed Acrylic Refugium If you have been thinking about building an acrylic aquarium, but thought that acrylics were too hard to work with, here is the perfect project for you. Building this Hang In/On Tank Refugium (use for growing nitrate reducing Mangroves or Algae, or a 'Pod Farm) will give you the experience and confidence you will need to build that acrylic tank you have always wanted. Complete with parts list, instructions and photos.

More: Building A Refugium What is a Refugium, anyway?
Photo © Stan Hauter

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