REEFEDITION


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Aquarium SUMPS – The Rundown

SUMPS – The Rundown By definition a sump is a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, in particular. (Wiki). If you are new to the aquarium hobby, you may have heard the word sump before. In the aquarium hobby, and even in professional setups Read more here…

Coral being staged in containers. Image via R2R member Mike&Terry

MOVING WITHOUT LOSING: Relocating Your Aquarium

MOVING WITHOUT LOSING We are a very mobile race of beings. We have access to every square inch of the planet and even the moon. Staying in one place for your whole life just is not an option to some. Jobs call for relocation. Families Read more here…

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MOTION OF THE OCEAN: The Motion Of Your Aquarium

MOTION OF THE OCEAN: The Motion of your aquarium We all want waves! They look great on the beach, and they look awesome in our tanks. Some of the waves people produce in aquariums are outstandingly realistic and benefit their corals ten times more than Read more here…

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Goniopora Or Goner-oh-poo? The Flower Pot Coral

Goniopora or Goner-oh-poo? The Flower Pot Coral This is one amazingly hard to keep coral. If you are one of the few who have made it longer than a year than you are truly a supreme reefer. These are known as one of the hardest Read more here…

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Aragocrete: DIY Live Rock

Aragocrete: DIY Live Rock Live rock is often harvested from the ocean, which leaves a void in the once full reef. A few pounds is not going to effect the ecosystem, but when a few thousand people set up a few thousand gallons worth of Read more here…

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Reverse Osmosis And Deionization RO/DI

Reverse Osmosis and Deionization RO/DI Reverse Osmosis and Deionization is a standard in water purification for use in reef keeping. It allows for 100% H, 2, and O. There are tap water conditioners out there, but adding chemicals may not be for you. When you Read more here…

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AQUARIUM CONTROLLERS

  AQUARIUM CONTROLLERS The art of stability is an amazing ability developed as you become smarter and learn the signs of change. As we get more in tune with our tanks, technology is being developed every day to allow us to take a more hands Read more here…

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FILTRATION METHODS

  FILTRATION METHODS When a fish, snail, crab, copepod, shrimp, or coral eats what happens? They poop! When poop is submersed in water it dissolves and becomes detritus, or waste powder. Detritus causes ugly rocks, sand, and feeds bacteria and algae. We do not want Read more here…

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NPS Not NPR! The Beauty Of Non-Photosynthetic Corals

  NPS not NPR! The Beauty of Non-Photosynthetic Corals Believe it or not, there is a group of corals that does not use Photosynthesis as its main means of energy production, but these corals care requirements should not be left in the dark. Some of Read more here…

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Got Zoas: GENERAL ZOANTHID CARE

GENERAL ZOANTHID CARE Zoanthids are one of the most diverse species of coral we see. They come in an infinite array of colors and color morphs. They are mostly compatible with each other, allowing multiple colors in one colony, sometimes even creating new colors. The Read more here…