Gear Guides

Start and stock the tank

Choose the foundation first, then the water and testing tools.

Tanks & aquariums

Salt mixes

Sand · Rock

RO/DI filters

Test kits · Ammonia tests

Salinity testers

Keep water stable and moving

Control temperature, filtration, and circulation.

Heaters · Controllers

HOB filters & refugiums

Return pumps · Wavemakers

Filter media · Media reactors

Skimmers

Maintenance tools · Algae scrapers

Light, feed, and care for livestock

Choose these after the tank plan and livestock goals are clear.

LED lights · Refugium lights

Fish food · Coral food

Fish & coral dips

Epoxy & glue

Camera gear

Choosing your gear can be confusing

So we’ve done the research for you. Do you trust us? We have used a lot of this gear ourselves. But for the stuff we haven’t tried, we read a ton of reviews! The next time you need a piece of saltwater aquarium gear, check out our guides!

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Choosing your gear can be confusing

So we’ve done the research for you. Do you trust us? We have used a lot of this gear ourselves. But for the stuff we haven’t tried, we read a ton of reviews! The next time you need a piece of saltwater aquarium gear, check out our guides!