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In this second part of the sump-based filtration series, protein skimmers are discussed with recommendations made based on system size, efficiency and cost.

Jason Kim, president of AquaC, helps readers understand the difference between these two popular skimmer technologies for the marine aquarium.

President of San Diego-based AquaC, Inc, one of the most respected protein skimmer manufacturers in the United States, explains how they work and which to buy.

Jason Kim of AquaC discusses the spray injection skimmer technology he developed in 1998.

Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist..

Hair algae in a tropical marine aquarium require two things: light and food. To get rid of the algae, the aquarist must remove one or both.

Understanding how aquarium filtration works on a saltwater fish tank makes choosing the right methods and equipment easier.

The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up.

Cyanobacteria can be tricky to get rid of, but with these tips you will be sure to beat it with some patience and a little work.

Freshwater aquarists often have hopes to one day keep marine fish. Marine aquariums take more time and cost more money, but are worth the effort.

Mark Martin knows clams, and his knowledge will help intermediate aquarists decide if keeping clams in a reef tank is right for them.

When used correctly, ESV B-Ionics Calcium Buffer System allows you to control alkalinity and calcium levels with precision while adding essential trace minerals.

Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria.

While most butterflyfishes are not appropriate for captivity, there are a few of these remarkably beautiful fish appropriate for the marine aquarist.

A brackish aquarium has the easy maintenance of a freshwater tank but allows the aquarist to raise many unusual fish that are native to more salty water.

When purchasing a marine aquarium, you want to know the actual volume of water that will be in the tank, but this calculation isn't always easy to come by.

Small crustaceans called copepods can make the difference when it comes to success with hard to keep tropical aquarium species.

Feeding every life form in a coral reef tank requires more than fish pellets or flakes. Here's a few tips for maintaining a thriving marine environment.

Many children want to bring Nemo home. This may be more complicated than parents originally anticipate as it involves setting up a saltwater aquarium.

Considered difficult-to-keep, anthias are some of the most beautiful fishes available to the marine aquarist. Understanding their needs makes it possible to have success.

Given their personable dispositions, large eyes and fascinating behavior, pufferfishes from the genus Arothron are heartily recommended tropical saltwater aquarium fish.

Octopus are an extremely difficult animal to keep in a marine tank. They have specialized needs as to water conditions, tank decoration, and diet.

While somewhat more difficult than keeping a freshwater aquarium, a tropical marine aquarium is well within anyone's grasp if you follow some simple steps.

While many anthias species should be kept by only advanced aquarists, the intermediate aquarist may want to attempt keeping a small shoal of beautiful Bartlett's anthias.

Blue Zoo Aquatics Director of Marine Ornamental Research discusses the husbandry and natural history of this very rare color variant of Gymnothorax favagineus.