Reef tank blog
Saltwater-only articles: parameters, fish, corals, lighting, cycling, algae & pests, and automation.
- LightingWeight limits, landlord considerations, leak protection, noise, and size recommendations for renters.By Centridae
- Fish health & diseaseSetting up a treatment tank separate from QT—bare-bottom, dim lights, medicating safely.By Centridae
- Getting startedCalculate total weight (tank + water + rock + stand), check floor load capacity, and reinforce if needed.By Centridae
- Reef keeping essentialsInspect seams, check for leaks, verify stand condition, negotiate equipment bundles, and avoid hidden problems.By Centridae
- Getting startedDedicated fish rooms—ventilation, humidity control, plumbing manifolds, electrical panels, and layout.
- Equipment & automationHow to calculate flow rate vs head pressure, choose DC vs AC, and avoid oversizing the return.By Centridae
- LightingInternal, external, Herbie, Bean Animal, Durso—how each overflow works and when to pick one.By Centridae
- Water chemistry & parametersHow to drill glass for a bulkhead overflow—tools, hole-saw selection, tempered-glass checks, and safety.By Centridae
- Reef keeping essentialsRimless aquariums offer a sleek look but require careful leveling and no bracing—when they make sense.By Centridae