Salt Water Aquarium Acrylic Tank Setup

salt water aquarium acrylic tank setup

Undergravel filters go... under the gravel! These time-tested war-horses are powered by air and/or powerheads that draw or push the water through the substrate, trapping particles and "speeding-up" biological filtration. Undergravel filters are not a necessity for successful marine aquarium keeping; there are whole countries of aquar

salt water aquarium acrylic tank setup

Dutch/Wet-Dry/Trickle Filtration: Next

During the late seventies, up through the 1980s and continuing with refinements, the modified sewage treatment technology was/has been/is a great leap forward in improving and maintaining better water quality. To a large degree, these units not only herald, but brought on the mini-reef revolution in aquarium keeping.

Such systems employ a wet and dry area above a separate sump to promote the activity of nitrifying microbes, outside of the disturbances of the main tank. The trickled outflow is well-ox

Improper seasonal feeding can lead to a build-up of toxic ammonia, which stresses fish and reduces their winter survivability. When the water temperature drops to approximately 65 F, start feeding with Spring & Autumn Pond Food. This type of fish food is better suited for the dietary requirements of pond fish in cool water and wont pollute the water with excess ammon

They can then be swiveled to finesse the dynamic of water flow in the aquarium as corals grow or wane, or when the seascape changes for any other reason. A slight restriction of water flow can be achieved by heating another short stem of pipe and crimping it to produce a restricted flare-tip that will increase the velocity of effluent water. This modified nipple is to be placed, of course, into an effluent tee. Some discretion is required here, however, as the resistance from a single crimped outlet will likely translate into water taking an easier path of resistance namely, another open outlet(s). To compens

salt water aquarium acrylic tank setup

Aquarium Systems Mini-Jets

These tiny pumps are just as reliable and silent as their larger brethren the Maxi-Jets but they come in a miniature package. They are especially useful for nano-reef aquariums and other small displays. In such small displays, these petite pumps can work efficiently yet inconspicuously to provide circulation and oxygenation.

Hagen Powerheads (201, 301, 402, & 802 models)

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Dark room. Lights on in tank.

Use a tripod if you got one.

Experiment!

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lighting help
Alright im gonna make my own canopy and wanna retro some lights in it. Im not sure on what lights to use but i dont want buy anything later down the road. So heres what i was thinking 2 175 watt 10k metal maybe 2 96 watt vhos and 2 acntic vhos then some moon lights. My tank is a 90 gal 48wide 24....

Blue Algae , cyanobacteria

Blue Algae ( cyanobacteria )

Most aquarium hobbyists know and fear this type of algae, well actually it's the organism cyanobacteria. The appearance of the blue alg.

Goby in my 100?
I want to see about getting a good sand sifting goby in my 100 gallon tank, most of you probably know what is in it but for those who don't: Volitan lionfish, catshark, snowflake eel, copperbanded butterfly and Imperator Angelfish. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15497 so my....