Reef tank blog
Saltwater-only articles: parameters, fish, corals, lighting, cycling, algae & pests, and automation.
- Dedicated fish rooms—ventilation, humidity control, plumbing manifolds, electrical panels, and layout.
- How to calculate flow rate vs head pressure, choose DC vs AC, and avoid oversizing the return.By Centridae
- Internal, external, Herbie, Bean Animal, Durso—how each overflow works and when to pick one.By Centridae
- How to drill glass for a bulkhead overflow—tools, hole-saw selection, tempered-glass checks, and safety.By Centridae
- Rimless aquariums offer a sleek look but require careful leveling and no bracing—when they make sense.By Centridae
- Design a frag system—shallow tank, egg-crate racks, light spread, flow, and grow-out considerations.By Centridae
- QT essentials: bare-bottom, heater, sponge filter, PVC hides, medications on hand, and observation protocols.By Centridae
- How to build a reef without overspending—used equipment, DIY, and where to skip the premium brands.By Centridae
- Glass vs acrylic for reef tanks—scratch resistance, clarity, weight, drilling, cost, and bowing risk.By Centridae