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Common Aquarium Overflows – Durso, Herbie and Bean Setups

Several common overflow methods are explained in this overview. Each of the components are broken down so you can understand what is going on in the more complicated methods.

Reef Rock Aquascape: How to Drill and Cement your Live Rock

You can easily build a permanent custom rock structure for your tank. Using cement or putty, I go over how to drill your rocks and secure them with plastic rods to create a stable reef... more

Reef Tank Sump DIY Glass Baffles Guide

Assembling a sump is covered from the perspective of a DIY build of a 40 breeder tank. Techniques on how to measure, cut and prepare glass pieces and how to secure and silicone the panels... more

Reef Tank Stands – A Design Guide

Aquarium Stands come in all shapes and sizes, but in the reef hobby there is a lot of customization that goes on. You often find yourself buying more equipment for your tank, and as you... more

Drilling Holes for Bulkheads in Glass Aquarium Tanks

Drilling an aquarium tank is accomplished with a special bit. This post covers how to set up the tank and drill and what technique to use for a clean cut, as well as how to... more

Reef Aquarium Sump Tank Design

The optimal sump will allow water to be filtered and processed by your equipment, while performing all the duties you ask of it quietly and safely.

What is the ideal Flow Rate of Turnover through the Sump?

A reef aquarium's sump and equipment is affected by the turnover rate. This article goes over "the 10X rule" and how it came to be. This info will help you make the best decision about... more

Creating Flow in the Reef Tank

The basics of what you need to know about flow in the reef tank. How it differs from turnover rate and some things to take into consideration when looking at powerheads, designing your return line... more

Suitable Pipe Materials for Plumbing Reef Aquariums

There are a few options of what pipe is suitable for plumbing aquariums. This short guide goes over many common types like rigid, flexible, PVC, tubing vs. pipe and others.