Reef tank blog
Saltwater-only articles: parameters, fish, corals, lighting, cycling, algae & pests, and automation.
- Plumbing a reef system—pipe sizing, bulkheads, unions, check valves, and leak-proof best practices.By Centridae
- Why and how to add a refugium—macroalgae, pods, nutrient export, and reverse-daylight lighting.By Centridae
- Sump compartments, baffles, return section, refugium area, and equipment placement for a clean build.By Centridae
- A FOWLR tank focuses on fish without demanding coral lighting—simpler, cheaper, still saltwater.
- Key differences in lighting, filtration, stocking, and cost between a reef and a FOWLR system.By Centridae
- AIO reef tanks simplify plumbing—pros, cons, popular models, and upgrade paths.By Centridae
- A peninsula tank juts into a room for 270° viewing—placement, overflow options, and aquascaping considerations.By Centridae
- Planning a large reef system—structural support, plumbing complexity, equipment scaling, and long-term cost.By Centridae
- A 75-gallon reef offers room for tangs and larger colonies—sump design, lighting layout, and flow planning.By Centridae