When starting in the marine hobby the first decision to be made is the tank size, the saying here is that bigger is not always better does not hold true, the bigger you can afford the better, beware of so called hidden costs ie. Bigger means more lighting, live rock, larger skimmer etc. Ideally nothing smaller than a 200L system, approximately 1 m 20cm by 45 cm by 45 cm. Once one has decided on the size of tank you must then decide on whether the tank is going to be fish only, or a reef tank, meaning corals anemones and fish. It is always advisable to start with a fish only tank until you are confident with your water management skills.....read full article

The addition of calcium to a salt-water aquarium is essential to coral/coralline algae growth and survival. In the oceans calcium is supplied on a continuous basis via the ocean currents at ± 400ppm (parts per million).....read full article

T5 fluorescent tubes are only 16 mm diameter and have many advantages, if the correct electronic ballasts are used, a higher ratio of light output per watt of energy consumed. This increased efficiency, combined with the new range of phosphors used to create the colours offered, makes T5 the preferred fluorescent lamp for all modern aquariums.....read full article

The NITRATE REDUCTOR is a closed system - the water is added slowly so as to achieve the right oxygen levels. The internal pump circulates and mixes the water properly so as to avoid channelling and possible HYDROGEN SULPHIDE production.....read full article

Central to the idea of creating a more natural environment in the aquarium is the use of two or three powerheads to circulate the water completely in the tank.....read full article

This piece of equipment is connected to your top-up unit that tops up with RO water. As you can see in the picture the long column is filled with RO water from your top-up and into this you add 1 teaspoon of calcium hydroxide powder (Kalkwasser). This column is designed to be air tight. If air is allowed into the column it reduces the efficiency of the Kalkwasser being dosed into the tank, which defeats the purpose of adding Kalkwasser which is for the purpose of maintaining the pH, alkalinity and calcium levels in the tank.....read full article

Next to primary biological filtration, foam fractionating, better known as protein skimming, is the next most important aspect of any healthy marine system.....read full article