Reef tank blog
Saltwater-only articles: parameters, fish, corals, lighting, cycling, algae & pests, and automation.
- CoralsDesign a frag system—shallow tank, egg-crate racks, light spread, flow, and grow-out considerations.By Centridae
- Fish health & diseaseQT essentials: bare-bottom, heater, sponge filter, PVC hides, medications on hand, and observation protocols.By Centridae
- Getting startedHow to build a reef without overspending—used equipment, DIY, and where to skip the premium brands.By Centridae
- 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