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Joshua@themandaringarden View On Amazon The Reef Octopus Hang on Back filter brings skimmers to sump less tanks without any draw backs. The skimmer is really easy to set up, works just as well as normal protein skimmers and actually adds water volume to the tank rather than subtract. The cost is higher than normal skimmers, but … Read more Reef Octopus Hang on Back Protein Skimmer Review
View On Amazon Tank Size Noise Level Longevity Price Rating up to 160 Gallons Low 5+ Years Medium-high 8/10 Right away I want you to take a quick look at the dimensions. Dimensions 10.4″W x 8.1″L x 20.7″H This skimmer is much bigger than the Bubble Magus curve 5. Make sure your tank can fit … Read more Reef Octopus 152-S Review
Tunze Silence Eheim Compact Aqueon QuietFlow Kedsum Submersible GPH 39.6 – 2906 80 – 1320 84 – 1189 121 – 880 Wattage 3 – 125 W 5 – 78 W 6.5 – 58 W 9 – 100 W Noise Level Silent Very Low Very Low – Low Low Max Head 49″ – 183″ 20″ – … Read more Quiet Aquarium Water Pumps of 2018
ViaAqua MillionAir Tetra Whisper JW Fusion Fluval Q Series Tank Size 5 – 80 Gallons 10 – 100 Gallons 20 -110 Gallons 20 – 160 Gallons Outlets 80/200: 1 400/600: 2 10/40: 1 60/100: 2 200/400: 1 500/700: 2 2 Noise Level Very Low Low Medium/Very Low* Very Low Longevity 1 – 3 Years 1 … Read more Quiet Aquarium Air Pumps 2018
Choosing Your Planted Aquarium Lighting When it comes to light demands planted tanks are in between normal tanks and reef tanks. Plants require broad spectrums and enough light strength to support rapid growth. Often normal pet store lights do not provide this, leaving us on our own when it comes to researching what our plants … Read more Planted Tank Lighting Guide
Creating an Underwater Garden Planted aquariums hold many benefits beyond that of bare tanks. Naturally formed lakes, rivers and ponds are all house plants which in term keep the water cleaner through biological filtration. The plants are supplied nutrients by the waters inhabitants in the form of carbon dioxide and waste. Bringing all the uses … Read more Step by Step Planted Aquarium Guide
High phosphate levels encourage agressive, weedy algae growth, and reduce calcium in your tank water. Reduction of calcium stunts the growth of coral, desirable algae, and snails. This means your reef tank will not thrive when in conditions of high phosphate. Phosphate reactors suck in water through a tube attached to your tank. They pump … Read more Best Phosban Reactor
View On Amazon Tank Size Filtration Stages Noise Level Longevity Price 10-100 Gallons 4 Low 3-5 Years Very Low The Penn Plax Cascade Power Filter is a low cost, high strength power filter with surprisingly good reliability. It runs water through four stages of filtration, leaving the water crystal clear while boosting the beneficial bacteria’s … Read more Penn Plax Cascade Power Filter Review
View On Amazon Tank Size Filtration Stages Noise Level Longevity Price 30-200 Gallons 3-5 Low 3-5 Years Medium-Low The Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter is a the perfect balance between performance and price. It can easily handle large aquariums, run silently without creating any noise. Unlike many other canister filters, Penn Plax keeps the price … Read more Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter Review
View On Amazon Size 11-19″ 20-27″ 28-36″ LEDs 30 White + 6 Blue 60 White + 12 Blue 90 White + 18 Blue Power Consumption 6W 11W 18W Recommended Tank Size Up to 10 Gal Up to 25 Gal Up To 35 Gal Cord Length 1.5m 1.7m 1.9m The Nicrew LED Aquarium Lighting strip is … Read more Nicrew LED Aquarium Lighting Strip Review