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Almost every newcomer to the hobby asks the same question…Can I not just use tap water in my tank?...The answer to this is a resounding unequivocal NO! This article will hopefully tell you why using tap water can lead to disaster in a marine tank. Natural sea water (NSW) contains hundreds of...

Setting up a marine tank requires a wide range of equipment in order to give your livestock the best possible chance of flourishing. Summarised below is a list of the basic equipment you will need to successfully start up a marine tank. You should research each item thouroughly to get the most...

An important but often overlooked aspect of the aquarium hobby is the selection of a tank which is appropriate for your personal situation. There are many factors which affect this decision but the main three are: cost, space and experience. Unfortunately, in this hobby, the less experience you...

Before buying anything to do reef keeping, it is absolutely essential that you carry out thorough research into all aspects of the hobby. It is said that maintaining a reef tank is far more difficult than a freshwater tank because of the increased need for stability, and the greater care...

Hi, I'm just wondering what test kits you use in the US. Most reefers in the UK swear by salifert for most things except phosphate where the D&D one is used. I was just wondering if you use the same in the states.

Hi all, Greetings from England! I'm new to this site but not reefkeeping. I've got a 180L reef tank which currently contains 2 Ocellaris clownfish, 1 Blue-cheek Goby, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Coral Beauty, 1 Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp and many various other CUC. I also have quite a few...