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So you are thinking about getting yourself a saltwater aquarium!? Well, you have come to the right place! This is our extensive guide with a series of articles, YouTube videos, and newsletters all about setting up a successful saltwater aquarium! We will be releasing a new set every week, and maybe by the time you are seeing this, the whole set is out.
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Saltwater Aquarium Beginner Articles
We are starting off this week with a few common questions about the saltwater aquarium hobby that you might be asking yourself already.
This week we cover and discuss the various styles of saltwater aquariums, so that you can really find the style you love!
This week we are going to get into the specifics of saltwater aquariums, placement, stands, and other important things to consider!
This week we cover what equipment is essential to setting up a successful saltwater aquarium and to make sure it runs smoothly!
This week we cover some common optional and situational equipment that you might want to get for your new saltwater aquarium.
By this week you may be ready to start buying some of your gear! We will cover some quick gear buying tips for you to consider.
We are bringing you two build guides to help you setup your first saltwater aquarium, along with some cost cutting tips and tricks!
Sometimes you create your dream build, but some pieces just don’t seem to ever be in stock. We are going to give you some ideas and alternatives to help you if you are stuck!
You finally have all your saltwater aquarium gear, but before you go set it all up, here are some quick things to check! As well, a step-by-step guide on how to leak test and level your aquarium.
By now you might be starting up your saltwater aquarium and in the cycling process. Here we cover some mistakes many beginners make so that you don’t make them!
Rocks for saltwater aquariums can get quite complicated! We are here this week to cover anything and everything about reef rocks!
Aquascaping your saltwater aquarium is a big step, as it will define how your aquarium looks for the rest of its life! Here we cover some basics and give you our aquascape procedure as an example.
Aquascaping your saltwater aquarium is a big step, as it will define how your aquarium looks for the rest of its life! Here we cover some basics and give you our aquascape procedure as an example.
How do you make saltwater? It can seem intimidating, but its pretty easy and here we will teach you how to make it!
Now that you are ready to get your saltwater aquarium wet, here is how you add the sand, the saltwater, and setup your filtration!
Once your saltwater aquarium is filled with water, you have to make sure your aquarium goes through the nitrogen cycle, so here we show you how to do it!
Once you understand the nitrogen cycle, you’ll have a deeper understanding of aquarium filtration and be able to tackle it without issue or buying unnecessary products!
A basic overview of saltwater aquarium filtration, we will go in depth on the different filtration components in future articles!