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Reef Tank Guides
How Many Fish Can You Put In A Reef Tank?
The number of fish you can put in a reef depends on the bio-load, the bacterial and algae buildup, fish species, filtration systems, tank size, temperature management, experience, and more. For a new reef tank, you can add 1 inch of fish per 5 gallons. Tanks over 40 gallons can hold more fish than allotted…
Can I Use A Canister Filter For A Saltwater Tank?
Canister filters are considered top-of-the-line filtration systems for freshwater tanks. They are silent, have up to 3 mediums of filtration packed into a single system, and can handle large water tanks easily. These seem to be the perfect qualities for a saltwater tank, but is it safe for you to do so? A canister filter…
Best Reef Safe Fish: Perfect For A Community Reef Tank
Fish for a community reef tank should be chosen based on experience, expertise, maintenance effort, and needs. You can go for easy-to-keep fish that require simple upkeep and little knowledge. Or, you can choose reef-safe fish that perform various functions in your reef tank and keep the environment self-maintaining. Both will require some working knowledge…
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What To Put In A Refugium: [Best Macroalgae For A Refugium]
A refugium is an integral component in any saltwater or reef tank. It’s a self-sustaining system in your tank that balances all the minerals in the water and reduces toxin buildup. But to ensure that your refugium works as intended, you have to pick the right macroalgae for it. To get a fully functional toxin…
What Can Cause Evaporation In Reef Tank? How To Prevent?
Evaporation is an inevitable process in an open system like a fish tank. In a freshwater tank, it isn’t a major concern, but in a reef tank, it can be lethal. Saltwater evaporates slower than freshwater, but multiple factors in a reef tank can increase the evaporation rate drastically. High temperature, water agitation, airflow, and…
What Are The Effects Of High KH?: How To Lower KH In Reef Tank
High KH is good for your tank. You’ve probably heard this since you’ve gotten your reef tank, but didn’t exactly get an explanation. The statement’s true, but only up to a certain extent. So, what does a high KH do and how do you lower it? KH is the measure of acid neutralization, and it…
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Risalat Bari is a zoophilist, turtle keeper, avid aquarist, reef keeper, Electrical & Electronics Engineer, and now a full-time blogger.
