Chemistry
marine aquarium filtration

Common Approaches to Filtration in Marine Aquariums

You have a few different options when it comes to providing proper filtration for your marine aquarium.  The below are the common approaches to filtration in marine aquariums that I have used as well as some pros and cons. The...
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mad_scientist

The Basics of Marine Aquarium Water Parameters

  When many people are considering setting up there first marine aquarium, they can develop a perception that water chemistry (parameters) in a salt water environment is a complex topic.  In my experience, this is just no...
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Chemistry
water

Tap Water or RO Water, What’s the Big Deal ???

As most people have already learned, the key to any type of successful marine aquarium is to obtain the best water parameters possible and to keep these parameters stable. When referring to marine aquariums, I am speaking of bo...
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Chemistry
Live rock

What are the benefits of live rock

When it comes to marine aquariums, you have a few choices for filtration.  I prefer to use live rock for many different reasons.  I have been asked many times why I prefer live rock over other types of filtration, so I though...
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Chemistry
carbon dosing

Carbon Dosing in Layman’s Terms

Carbon dosing certainly is not a new concept, but it has become more popular in recent years as hobbyist have been learning more about it and seeing some good results.  It can be argued that this topic must be researched just ...
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