Welcome to ReefAquarium.com

A well maintained reef aquarium can be a truly stunning sight and is a dream for many aquarists.  Here at reefaquarium.com we try to provide you with the information you need to keep different types of marine critters happy and healthy.

  • Here you can read guides that will help you to take your first steps on the road to the reef aquarium of your dream.
  • Get inspired by stories about some of the most beautiful reef aquariums in the world.
  • Read the latest reef news
  • Learn more about the equipment needed to keep a reef aquarium.

Although we believe that most saltwater aquarists would like to keep a reef aquarium at some point we also feature information about how to keep  fish only,  Fish Only With Live Rock (FOWLR) and planted saltwater aquariums.  These aquariums can not only be a great way to learn the skills needed to one day keep a reef aquarium but can also be stunning, fascinating aquariums in their own right. That is one of the reason that most, not to say all, dedicated reef aquarium keepers also keep FOWLR aquariums as well.

Tip of the Week – Learn about the fish you are getting.


 04 Jan 2015
 Posted by Cliff
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The lifespan pf many of the more popular fish we commonly keep in the hobby can surprise many people.  Clownfish for example can commonly live up 15 years in captivity and many tangs can live up to 25 years.   http://www.int-res.com/articles/meps/134/m134p015.pdf http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/12/fish2 Conscientious...

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Tip of the Week, Planning a FOWLR Aquarium


 19 Sep 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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Just a few ideas to think about when planning a FOWLR set-up.  This is not the only way to set-up a great FOWLR aquarium, but it is my preferred way based on my experiences Start with the largest...

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Tip of the Week – Buying New Fish


 27 Aug 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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One of the biggest lessons that I had to learn the hard way was to take my time when picking out a new marine fish at the local pet store.  It can be very easy to get caught up in the excitement of finally...

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Tip of the Week: Testing Your Water Parameters


 13 Aug 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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Testing your water Many of the fish and corals that we keep in our aquariums can be more sensitive to water conditions when compared with most fresh water fish.  This is even more critical in smaller...

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Tip of the Week: Waterchanges


 08 Aug 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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I’m the type of hobbyist that likes to keep things as simple as possible while maintaining the best possible water quality that I can.  One of the more important parts of this is completing weekly water...

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Tip of the Week: Choosing the right Substrate


 01 Aug 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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Some people have asked me which substrate is best for their set-up.  Below are some random thought on the subject that always come up in these conversations 1 – Why do you even need substrate ?  You can go “bare...

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Tip of the Week: Get the Optimal Filtration for your Tank


 25 Jul 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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Many hobbyist just entering the hobby will have “sticker shock” when they see the prices for good quality live rock.  Sometimes this will result in some people t trying to find the cheapest approach...

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Tip of the Week: Always Quarantine New Fish


 19 Jul 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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This is one lesson I had to learn the hard way many years ago.  It can be very easy to get a fish that is carrying, or infected with, a disease in the very early stages making it very difficult (if not impossible)...

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Some Basic Guidlines for LED Lighting in Aquariums


 01 Mar 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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When looking at getting LED lighting for your aquarium, it can seam overwhelming when considering all the features and options that you will have to choose from. However, it doesn't have to be all that...

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Flukes in Marine Fish


 14 Feb 2014
 Posted by Cliff
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One of the growing trends that I have seen (and experienced) is that flukes are becoming more and more common in the hobby. It used to be that fluke were more common on only certain types of fish, but more...

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Invertebrates

Emerald Crab

Common Name: Emerald Crab Scientific Name: Mithraculus Sculptus Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Semi Agressive Care Level:...

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Sebae Anemone

Haddoni Carpet Anemone


Gigantea Carpet Anemone

Bubble Tip Anemone



Aquarium DIY

Building a Aquarium Canopy

I had a few requests to write up ideas with pictures of how to build a aquarium canopy.I thought I would just show and explain...

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Building a Aquarium Stand

Some Algae Scrubber Basics


How to Drill a Aquarium

Some Sump Basics



Fish

Flukes in Marine Fish

One of the growing trends that I have seen (and experienced) is that flukes are becoming more and more common in the hobby....

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Responsible Fish Keeping

Majestic Angelfish


Fu Manchu Lionfish

Volitan Lionfish



Corals

How to Frag Leather Corals

A good friend and fellow hobbyist asked me for a frag from one of my leather corals that he has really liked for a while...

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Acclimating Corals

Flower Pot Coral


Duncan Corals

Ricordea Mushroom Corals