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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

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.

Plumbing Reef Tank – Cutting and Gluing Pipe, Mounting Bulkheads

How to measure, cut, and glue your pipe and fittings. Also covers how to mount bulkheads to the tank and how to reduce the physical stresses on the tank caused by plumbing.