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Optional Equipment Index

Items that are considered to be optional to have when starting a new saltwater or reef aquarium system, but that can be decided on and added later, browse the chillers, denitrators, reactors, sterilizers, wavemakers and other "optional equipment" categories listed here to read articles and learn about selecting and setting up these pieces of equipment.
  1. Equipment/Supplies Infobase
  2. Shopper's Guide Index
  3. Chiller Setups (5)
  4. Denitrator Setups
  5. Ozone & UV Sterilzer Setups
  6. Quarantine Tank Setups
  7. Reactor Setups
  8. Refugium Tank Setups
  9. Wavemaker & Surge Setups (2)

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Most people understand that water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Water conducts electricity very well and even a few drops in the wrong place can cause an electrical fire, serious injury or even death. Considering the number of electrical appliances (lights, pumps, filters, heaters, etc.) used in conjunction with saltwater aquariums...

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