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Phosphate in a Reef Aquarium: Understanding Safe Levels and Management

August 8, 2024| Posted in Care & Maintenance , home, Water Testing, Beginners| Scott Groseclose| 1040

Phosphate (PO4) is an essential element in reef aquariums, playing a critical role in the health of corals and other marine life. However, maintaining the correct phosphate levels is crucial, as both low and high phosphate concentrations can have detrimental effects on your reef ecosystem. This article will discuss safe phosphate levels, how to manage them, and how phosphate impacts different coral types like SPS, LPS, and soft corals.

Understanding Protein Skimmers for Saltwater Aquariums

August 7, 2024| Posted in Filtration, Care & Maintenance , home, Beginners| Scott Groseclose| 947

We are featuring a series of articles for beginner aquarists within our learning center and the focus of these articles is designed to help aquarium hobbyists who are entering into the hobby for the 1st time or they are setting up a saltwater aquarium for the 1st time...

How to Acclimate Clownfish to Anemones

August 7, 2024| Posted in Livestock, home, Beginners| Admin| 1337

There’s no denying that clownfish are among the easiest aquarium fish to take care of. Not only are they low maintenance, but they seem to find a host quickly and live happily throughout their days. In the wild, these clownfish usually host in an anemone to survive. But in an aquarium where they generally feel safe, that may not always be the case...

How to Pick the Right Substrate for your Marine Aquarium

September 27, 2018| Posted in home, Substrate, Beginners| Admin| 1126

The substrate that you use in your aquarium will become a vital part of your aqua eco-system. Its purpose is much broader than simply making the tank look nice. It also works to help the filter by creating a place for beneficial bacteria to build up, it acts as a safe place for any burrowing inhabitants you have, and has other different functions depending on different substrates.