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Articles related to "Saltwater System"
Biotope-Based Marine Aquaria Part 1 of this series of articles introduces the concept of an interconnected, biotope-based marine aquarium system. biotope aquaria • biotope aquarium • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater system
Creating Current in a Marine Tank When attempting to create a biotope-specific tank where the physical characteristics are dominated by strong flow, more than a simple return pump is needed. open system • closed loop system • marine tank • saltwater system • nearshore reef
Energy Cost of a Marine Aquarium Failing to figure the monthly electrical cost of a marine aquarium can lead to disaster when you can't afford your electricity bill several months down the road. electrical costs of running a saltwater system • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium • hidden costs of running a saltwater aquarium • monthly costs of running a saltwater aquarium
Converting an Aquarium from Freshwater to Saltwater Things to consider if deciding to make a change from a fresh water to a salt water tank. salt water • filter's • lighting • fish • reef
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist.. saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • external filtration • aquarium filtration • remove organic waste
Freshwater Aquarium Filtration: A continued discussion The basics for fresh water filtration freshwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
135-Gallon Reef Tank Set-Up Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria. 135-gallon reef tank • durso standpipe • drilling acrylic • reef tank set-up • biotope-specific marine aquarium system
Best Snails for the Saltwater Tank Asterea, Trochus, Cerith, and Nerite snails should be at the core of any saltwater system's clean-up crew. cycling a saltwater tank • live rock • clean-up crew • non-living particulate organic matter • detritus
Growing Mangroves for Aquarists Growing mangrove trees in a home aquarium or refugium is easy, fun and beneficial to your system if you follow these simple tips. red mangroves • saltwater aquarium • aerial prop roots • mangrove propagules • refugium
Live Rock The use of live rock has become synonomous with marine aquarium keeping, but what is it, where does it come from, and how do you use it? live rock • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater fish • biological filtration
Plumbing a Saltwater Tank Here are the basics of connecting a display tank--the heart of an interconnected, biotope-specific marine system--to a sump using a built-in overflow box. plumbing a saltwater tank • plumbing a marine tank • plumbing a saltwater aquarium • standpipe • durso standpipe
Saltwater Aquarium Return Pump Q&A This article answers some questions about setting up a return pump for a marine tank connected to a Berlin-style sump. return pump • recirculation pump • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • submersible pump
Sump-Based Filtration The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up. sump-based filtration • sump • sump for a marine aquarium • filtration • saltwater aquarium
What is a Refugium? While the term "refugium" is commonly used by aquarists, there is a great deal of disagreement about what one is and what it should do. Here are the back to basics facts. refugium • refugia • exporting nutrients • biological filtartion • sump |
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