Equipment & Supplies Information
Items that are deemed necessary when starting a saltwater aquarium or reef tank system, read articles and browse the filters, heaters, lights, pumps, test kits, sea salt mixes, other "standard equipment and supply" as well as "optional equipment" categories listed here to learn all about selecting, setting up, and using these pieces of equipment and supplies.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are an essential electrical component of your aquarium system. Inexpensive and easy to install, these little devices can prevent electrical fires and serious injury or death.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are an essential electrical component of your aquarium system. Inexpensive and easy to install, these little devices can prevent electrical fires and serious injury or death.
Equipment & System Set Up Polls
Polls are a good way to get a consensus by the highest tally of votes what pieces of equipment, brands or types of supplies, choice of system set ups and other aquarium keeping decisions aquarists have made most often. Not only that, but by taking the time to participate in them, you are sharing information on the choices you have made for your system as well.
Polls are a good way to get a consensus by the highest tally of votes what pieces of equipment, brands or types of supplies, choice of system set ups and other aquarium keeping decisions aquarists have made most often. Not only that, but by taking the time to participate in them, you are sharing information on the choices you have made for your system as well.
Top 10 1 to 50 Gallon Aquariums
Whether you are a beginner looking for your first tank, or an experienced aquarist contemplating creating a quick and easy micro or mini reef tank or a refugium, one of these top pick aquariums between 1 to 50 gallons in size might work for you.
Whether you are a beginner looking for your first tank, or an experienced aquarist contemplating creating a quick and easy micro or mini reef tank or a refugium, one of these top pick aquariums between 1 to 50 gallons in size might work for you.
What Is A "Berlin/Live Rock Filter"?
Berlin Live Rock filters have been used for years in reef tank systems. This filtration system is most popular with reef tank purists, but its simplicity and low cost makes it a winner for beginners and experts alike.
Berlin Live Rock filters have been used for years in reef tank systems. This filtration system is most popular with reef tank purists, but its simplicity and low cost makes it a winner for beginners and experts alike.
Reef System Lighting - What To Buy and Why
Don Carner discusses about Reef System Lighting: What to Buy & Why - Using Pre-Manufactured Hoods on Reefs, the pros and cons of using Metal Halides and Power Compacts.
Don Carner discusses about Reef System Lighting: What to Buy & Why - Using Pre-Manufactured Hoods on Reefs, the pros and cons of using Metal Halides and Power Compacts.
How To Clean & Rejuvenate Old Air Stones
Save some pennies by learning how to clean and rejuvenate old clogged air stones to reuse them with these simple instructions from your Guides.
Save some pennies by learning how to clean and rejuvenate old clogged air stones to reuse them with these simple instructions from your Guides.
What Is A Refugium?
From your About Host-Guide Don Carner, Don explains what a refugium is, how to plumb and put one together, what lighting to use and what you can place inside of it.
From your About Host-Guide Don Carner, Don explains what a refugium is, how to plumb and put one together, what lighting to use and what you can place inside of it.
FAQ - Quarantine tank benefits?
FAQ - What are the benefits of having a quarantine tank, and is it necessary to have one?
FAQ - What are the benefits of having a quarantine tank, and is it necessary to have one?
Choose a Filtration System In 5 Easy Steps
Some people choose their filtration system, then design their aquarium system around it. This method helps you design your filtration to fit your tank and the way you want it to look.
Some people choose their filtration system, then design their aquarium system around it. This method helps you design your filtration to fit your tank and the way you want it to look.
What is a Sump? Do You Need One?
Your About Guides explain what a sump is, how it is used, the many designs and set ups one has to choose from, and what benefits it can provide your system.
Your About Guides explain what a sump is, how it is used, the many designs and set ups one has to choose from, and what benefits it can provide your system.
UV Sterilization: What is it and How is it Used?
From your About Guides Article Archive, a discussion on what UV sterilization is, how UV sterilizers work and are used in a saltwater aquarium, as well as what the pros and cons are of using this type of filtration for treating aquarium water and disease.
From your About Guides Article Archive, a discussion on what UV sterilization is, how UV sterilizers work and are used in a saltwater aquarium, as well as what the pros and cons are of using this type of filtration for treating aquarium water and disease.