Brett’s Reef

    The most daunting task for a beginner saltwater aquarium owner is choosing the right live rock to use in their aquarium.  There are many different choices between the origin of the live rock, the size, porosity and price.  Many beginning reef keepers are confused by the concept of using live reef rock as filtration […]

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  My 46gallon Bow-front saltwater aquarium is a real show piece in my home. Friends, family and beginner reefers often ask me how I maintain such an aquarium with corals, an anemone, fish and various pumps and such.  This is how I keep up with my aquarium maintenance. 
 Daily:
1.  Top off water, I have a line drawn […]

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  A sump can do a lot for your saltwater aquarium.  It provides a place to hide all of your equipment,  and it increases your tank’s water capacity.  Two very important things when you want to have a nice display reef aquarium  but when designed correctly it can also be a place to trap detritus, filter […]

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I recently bought a Hydor Koralia 3  from Drs. Foster and Smith a couple of weeks ago.  I had heard a lot of good comments on this reef pump and wanted to try one for a while now.  I needed a couple of things for my reef aquarium anyway so I decided to buy a Hydor Koralia […]

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      With all the new innovative lighting and skimmer designs this year I cant wait to get my hands on some new equipment.  Its been years since I set up my 46gallon bow-front and my lighting needs to be replaced and Ive been very unhappy with my current skimmer. 
       I am currently using an Aqua C Remora Pro […]

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