Reef tank blog
Saltwater-only articles: parameters, fish, corals, lighting, cycling, algae & pests, and automation.
- Reef keeping essentialsGlass vs acrylic for reef tanks—scratch resistance, clarity, weight, drilling, cost, and bowing risk.By Centridae
- Water chemistry & parametersPlumbing a reef system—pipe sizing, bulkheads, unions, check valves, and leak-proof best practices.By Centridae
- Filtration & maintenanceWhy and how to add a refugium—macroalgae, pods, nutrient export, and reverse-daylight lighting.By Centridae
- Equipment & automationSump compartments, baffles, return section, refugium area, and equipment placement for a clean build.By Centridae
- Filtration & maintenanceA FOWLR tank focuses on fish without demanding coral lighting—simpler, cheaper, still saltwater.
- Fish & livestockKey differences in lighting, filtration, stocking, and cost between a reef and a FOWLR system.By Centridae
- Getting startedAIO reef tanks simplify plumbing—pros, cons, popular models, and upgrade paths.By Centridae
- Reef keeping essentialsA peninsula tank juts into a room for 270° viewing—placement, overflow options, and aquascaping considerations.By Centridae
- Getting startedPlanning a large reef system—structural support, plumbing complexity, equipment scaling, and long-term cost.By Centridae