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The Many Methods for Supplementing Calcium and Alkalinity
There is no aspect of reef aquarium chemistry more important than calcium and alkalinity. Many of my previous articles have described various aspects of these systems in detail. In reading those articles, aquarists will note one pervasive theme: that maintaining appropriate levels of each are...- Randy Holmes-Farley
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- Category: Reef Chemistry
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SUMPS - The Rundown
By definition a sump is a pit or hollow in which liquid collects, in particular. (Wiki). If you are new to the aquarium hobby, you may have heard the word sump before. In the aquarium hobby, and even in professional setups like those in zoos and public aquariums the use of a sump is by far the...- Reef News
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- 7 min read
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- Category: Aquarium Equipment
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What Is A Protein Skimmer And How Does It Work?
When you go to the beach and “sea” foam, pun intended, you will also smell a very familiar odor. The ocean is a gigantic system of natural filtration and chemical dosing. Today we will focus on the filtration factor. Protein Skimming! First off, what on Earth is protein skimming and why do we...- Reef News
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- Category: Aquarium Equipment
