Saltwater Corals
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GOOD FRESHWATER SALTWATER FISH TANK HANG ON FILTER 20 GALLON $23.90 |
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GOOD 255 GPH FRESH SALT WATER FISH TANK AQUARIUM PUMP MARINE $26.99 |
Algae Control In A Home Aquarium by Richard Gilliland
Algae for many new aquarium hobbiest seems like a never ending battle. But it dosen’t have to be if you use the following methods I will list in this article. RO/DI water, GFO/phosphate reactors and less feeding are just a few things you need to watch out for when caring for an algae free aquarium.
Reverse Osmosis
On the top of my personal list for controlling algae and water quality is the use of RO water, or preferably RO/DI water. City drinking water is full of nutrients, some which include chlorine, phosphates and even nitrates. ALL of which we do not want in our home aquarium. These will only feed the cyno bacteria and green hair algae or diatom blooms. Invest in a RO/DI unit they will save you many headaches and trips to you LFS in the long run.
Filter and Media Reactors
Second is the good ole phosban reactor. There are many of these on the market which are very affordable. My personal favorite is the Next Reef MR1 Media reactor, they are very affordable compared to lower quality reactors and come in at only $69.99. Reactors are very easy to set up and keep running, simply run something like rowaphos and change it monthly to keep your phosphates at nearly undetectable levels.
Don’t Overfeed
We all love to feed our fish, yes it’s a past time..but don’t make it a habit to feed to often unless you are using a heavy duty protein skimmer such as a bubble king. Phosphates and nitrates will rise quickly due to excess uneaten food and detritus. Another great way to reduce nutrient build up when feeding is to only feed the fish what they eat, remove any uneaten foods.
These 3 things will help you significantly in the long run of controlling nasty algae outbreaks. saltwater aquariums are very rewarding when done right, don’t get frustrated to easy as everyone makes mistakes and learns from them. Talk to other hobbiest’s and join clubs as they are some of the most valuable FREE resources out there.
The author of this article knows all about aquarium maintenance. When it comes to buying protein skimmers, he recommends Vertex Protein Skimmers as they are of very high quality. He has also helped many people to find the best Corals for decorating the aquarium. He also has a wide knowledge about all the Aquarium Supplies available in the market
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Algae-Control-In-A-Home-Aquarium/549810
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24″ 346W 4X24W T5 Aquarium Light 250W Metal Halide LED Hood Coral Reef Saltwater $169.95 |
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8 LIVE RED MANGROVE SALTWATER CORAL ROCK PLANTS FILTER* $23.99 |
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48″ 130W Aquarium Light Hood Reef Fish Coral Saltwater $69.90 |
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FISH,7-6″, TROPICAL FISH, WALL DECOR,SALT WATER FISH,CORAL REEF,UNDER THE SEA $28.98 |
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Live Phytoplankton *Coral Food* Saltwater !!1 Liter!! $10.00 |
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12″ TROPICAL FISH DECAL sticker saltwater fishes aquarium coral pet supplies $8.99 |
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White Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $11.99 |
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White Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $4.99 |
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White Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $9.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL! NATURAL! RED PIPE ORGAN CORAL GREAT FOR SALTWATER AQUARIUM OR DISPLAY $24.98 |
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White Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $9.99 |
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Blue Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $9.99 |
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White Sea/Ocean/Aquarium Coral – Great for Salt Water Aquarium Tank & Home Decor $4.99 |
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COOL! LOOKING NATURAL ROUND WHITE CORAL GREAT FOR SALTWATER AQUARIUM OR DISPLAY! $12.47 |
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NICE! PIECE RARE! NATURAL PINK CORAL! EXCELLENT! FOR SALTWATER TANK OR DISPLAY $39.77 |
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GORGEOUS! VERY RARE! PURPLE AMBER TIP TIDE POOL CORAL FOR SALTWATER TANK/DISPLAY $48.73 |
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BEAUTIFUL! NATURAL BLUE RIDGE CORAL FOR SALTWATER TANKS OR DISPLAY! $22.48 |
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BEAUTIFUL! LARGE! NATURAL WHITE PALM CORAL! GREAT FOR SALTWATER TANK OR DISPLAY! $21.79 |
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ATTRACTIVE! REAL NATURAL WHITE CACTUS CORAL GREAT FOR SALTWATER TANK OR DISPLAY! $21.78 |
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20 GALLON SALTWATER CORAL REEF AQUARIUM COMPLETE SETUP LIVE CORALS FISH $950.00 |
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3D Lenticular Magnet – SALTWATER Fish/ CORAL $4.99 Why stick with the ordinary. This is a magnet that will outshine its neighbors on any fridge or file cabinet. Lenticular lens insures that the surface will be clean and bright for years to come. Lantor Ltds Magnets Using Lenticular PVC and superb craftsmanship, this is a stylish and functional designed that offers quality and value. Lenticular prints is a Special printing on PVC Lens and make Ima… |
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Aquarium Widescreen DVD – Coral Reef, Saltwater and Freshwater Fish Tank Virtual Experience $14.95 Studio: Music Video Dist Release Date: 04/22/2008… |
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BluScenes: Coral Reef Aquarium 1080p HD Blu-ray Disc [Blu-ray] $11.95 Set the mood at parties or on a relaxing evening with the Ambient Nature and Space Collection. A four disc Blu-Ray set filmed in HD combines over 4.5 hours of nature footage with music and nature sounds. Seamless looping of the scenes allows for continuous playback, without breaking up the party’s flow. Choose the appropriate ambience for the occasion from one of four unique discs. The Coral Reef… |
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Exotic Saltwater Aquarium [Blu-ray] $9.99 Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 12/11/2007… |
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Clown Fish of the Tropical Ocean $14.95 Clown Fish of the Tropical Ocean shows the fascinating Clown Fish (Anemone Fish) and his friends in their natural world under the sea. Enjoy the behaviour of many different types of Clown Fish curling up in the coral, playing hide and seek, and protecting their hosts from predators. Made famous by the film Finding Nemo, this colorful fish family has members who are bright orange, red, pink and eve… |
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Aqueon Coralife 00232 Digital Thermometer $5.89 Coralife Digital Aquarium Thermometer The Coralife Digital Aquarium Thermometer comes with a easy-to-read LCD. This unit can be attached to the side of your aquarium for accurate temperature readings to ±1.5°F. It displays aquarium water temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Features: . Includes power button, mounting suction cups, 39″ temperature probe, and replaceable battery. 2-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ … |
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GE 41375 – F14T8/AR/SA – 14 Watt T8 Fluorescent Saltwater Aquarium Light Bulb $10.72 … |
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GE 22923 – F40T12/AR/SA – 40 Watt T12 Fluorescent Saltwater Aquarium Light Bulb, 48 Length … |
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Coral Frenzy `The Ultimate Coral Food` 28g $12.98 Coral Frenzy was developed to reach certain specifications for feeding a coral tank. It was designed to be an all in one food source for your corals so you would not have to hassle with 10 different foods to satisfy all of your corals.CORAL FRENZY CONTAINS:Oyster Larvae, Salmon Roe, Fish Protein, Rotifers, Copepods, Daphnia, Dunaliella salina, Haematococcus Pluvialis, Spirulina, & Schizochytrium. … |
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KENT SEA SQUIRT FEEDER 21 $17.11 The Kent Marine Sea Squirt is a revolutionary new instrument with several unique features: Contracted length of 21″ (53cm), extends to 35″ (89cm) for deep tanks or hard-to-reach areas Graduated tube is marked at each milliliter to enable ease of measuring the exact amount of food or supplement being added to the aquarium Holds up to 10-ml of liquid May be used to deliver foods in suspens… |
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Ich-X – Saltwater – 4 oz. $3.74 Saltwater Ich-X is formulated to treat disease conditions caused by marine ich, marine fungi, protozoans and flukes. It’s the safe and effective way to treat, and the clear formula won’t stain or discolor corals or tank silicon. |
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Ich-X – Saltwater – 16 oz. $10.99 Saltwater Ich-X is formulated to treat disease conditions caused by marine ich, marine fungi, protozoans and flukes. It’s the safe and effective way to treat, and the clear formula won’t stain or discolor corals or tank silicon. |
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Calcium Test Kit – Saltwater – 50 Tests $21.99 Calcium is one of the most important components of saltwater and largely determines the growth rate of organisms, which form calcareous skeletons like, for example stony corals and calcareous algae. In the saltwater aquarium, a regular addition of calcium ions is necessary because of the constant decrease of the calcium concentration caused by the metabolism of the organisms and by precipitation. Careful supervision of the calcium content in the saltwater aquarium ensures optimal and lifelike living conditions for all calcareous organisms. |
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Combisan for Saltwater – 8 oz. $16.99 Combisan is a bio-activator that contains essential trace elements in special compounds easily absorbed by invertebrates, micro-organisms and marine fish. It has been used throughout the world by scientists and marine aquarium hobbyists who keep and propagate stony soft corals, other invertebrates and fishes. It is nitrate and phosphate free. |
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Calcium Test Kit for Saltwater $7.69 Monitoring calcium levels is essential for keeping a successful reef aquarium. Reef organisms use calcium to build a calcium carbonate skeleton. Over time, as the calcium in the water is utilized, the calcium level will gradually drop. Calcium must be present for corals to grow. Even reef invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks and encrusting algae require calcium to grow and remain healthy. This kit allows you to easily and accurately measure the calcium level and maintain a healthy aquarium. Kit contains: two dropper bottles for accurate dispensing of test solutions, easy to read instructions and a color chart, a non-staining glass test tube with snap-tight cap. This is a titration test kit, results depend on how many drops are used until the solution turns blue. No express shipping option |
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Copper Test Kit for Freshwater and Saltwater – 90 Tests $6.59 Copper is often used to treat many parasitic infections on fresh and saltwater fish. To be effective, the copper concentration in the aquarium must be maintained at the therapeutic level for several weeks. Frequent testing is required to monitor the copper level in the aquarium. Some fish species are very sensitive to copper treatments, therefore, follow the coppper treatment manufacturer’s directions carefully. Copper should not be used or evident in aquariums with invertebrates, including snails, shrimp, crayfish and corals, as well as in freshwater or ponds with plants. Tap water may contain copper leached from pipes and ultimately, it can accumulate in the aquarium. This kit does 90 tests and can be used in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Kit contains: a dropper bottle for accurate dispensing of test solutions, easy to read instructions and a color chart, a non-staining glass test tube with snap-tight cap. Range is as follows for fresh and salt water: 0.25 PPM, 0.5 PPM, 1.0 PPM, 2.0 PPM, 4.0 PPM. |
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Phosphate Test Kit for Freshwater and Saltwater – 150 Tests $8.99 Why test your phosphate levels? Well, phosphate can enter your aquarium through tap water, fish waste and decaying organics such as uneaten food or dead algae. As phosphate increases so does your chance of having unsightly algae and green water blooms. In salt water, phosphate can also inhabit the growth of corals and other reef building organisms. This kit allows you to easily and accurately measure the phosphate level and maintain a healthy aquarium or pond. It does 150 tests. Kit contains: two dropper bottles for accurate dispensing of test solutions, easy to read instructions and color charts, one non-staining glass test tube with snap-tight cap. Range is as follows for freshwater and saltwater: 0.0 PPM, 0.5 PPM, 1.0 PPM, 2.0 PPM, 5.0 PPM, 10.0 PPM. No express shipping option |
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Nova Extreme T5 X2 for Saltwater 48Inch $149.99 Nova Extreme T5 X2 for Saltwater The Nova Extreme™ combines the best in both design and functionality and is a great addition to any aquarium. The sleek black-aluminum construction not only maintains a low profile on the aquarium, its design also allows it to dissipate heat away from the aquarium, lamps and components. The new polished individual single lamp reflector directs over 99% of the T5 lighting into the aquarium while a polycarbonate splash lens protects lamps. SlimPaq Actinic T5HO – A super actinic blue lamp emitting light energy required by corals and invertebrates, along with producing a high UV output. Outstanding color rendition that makes corals, invertebrates and fish fluoresce brilliantly. Features: European style high output T5 lamps Performance driven electronic ballast New single lamp reflector greatly increases light output Slim design & energy efficient Sliding aquarium mounts adjust for proper fit Item Specifications: 18 inch: Watts: 36w Dimensions: 18″ x 5.25″ x 2″ 24 inch: Watts: 48w Dimensions: 24″ x 5.25″ x 2″ 30 inch: Watts: 48w Dimensions: 30″ x 5.25″ x 2″ 36 inch: Watts: 78w Dimensions: 36″ x 5.25″ x 2″ 48 inch: Watts: 108w Dimensions: 48″ x 5.25″ x 2″ |
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Super Simple Guide to Corals $9.99 Coral enthusiasts delight on the 130 plus pages on Coral Biology, Coral Husbandry, Coral Propagation and selecting and buying corals. This essential guide is written by experts and loaded with the essential information reef aquarists of all levels require. |
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Dr Tims Saltwater Waste-Away 16 oz $19.99 Dr Tim’s Aquatics Waste-Away Natural Aquarium Cleaner for Saltwater Aquariums Waste-Away sludge busting Waste-Away beneficial bacteria will naturally dissolve the sludge and organics that accumulate in a reef aquarium and prevent the build-up of debris when used on a regular basis. This promotes better water quality and increases coral health. Waste-Away is fast acting and specially formulated to remove aquarium gunk, unclog coral beds, and keep filter pads freely flowing longer which means better water flow, more oxygen, less stress and a healthier aquarium environment. Waste-Away should be used on a regular (weekly) basis to keep sludge from accumulating which can negatively affect fish and corals. Directions for Use: CAUTION: When using in a tank with a large amount of sludge consider a half dose initially as the sludge reducing bacteria in Waste-Away may cause the oxygen level in the water to temporarily drop. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING! Minimum dose 10 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water. For best results Waste-Away should be added weekly as part of a routine aquarium maintenance program as this will allow the helpful probiotic bacteria to continue to block out the unfriendly bacteria. A weekly dose will help keep your aquarium clean. Features: . Fast-acting and specially formulated . Offers better water flow, more oxygen and a healthier aquarium environment Item Specifications: Size: 16 oz 4 oz 8 oz |
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Dr Tims Saltwater Waste-Away 4 oz $7.99 Dr Tim’s Aquatics Waste-Away Natural Aquarium Cleaner for Saltwater Aquariums Waste-Away sludge busting Waste-Away beneficial bacteria will naturally dissolve the sludge and organics that accumulate in a reef aquarium and prevent the build-up of debris when used on a regular basis. This promotes better water quality and increases coral health. Waste-Away is fast acting and specially formulated to remove aquarium gunk, unclog coral beds, and keep filter pads freely flowing longer which means better water flow, more oxygen, less stress and a healthier aquarium environment. Waste-Away should be used on a regular (weekly) basis to keep sludge from accumulating which can negatively affect fish and corals. Directions for Use: CAUTION: When using in a tank with a large amount of sludge consider a half dose initially as the sludge reducing bacteria in Waste-Away may cause the oxygen level in the water to temporarily drop. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING! Minimum dose 10 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water. For best results Waste-Away should be added weekly as part of a routine aquarium maintenance program as this will allow the helpful probiotic bacteria to continue to block out the unfriendly bacteria. A weekly dose will help keep your aquarium clean. Features: . Fast-acting and specially formulated . Offers better water flow, more oxygen and a healthier aquarium environment Item Specifications: Size: 16 oz 4 oz 8 oz |
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Dr Tims Saltwater Waste-Away 8 oz $13.99 Dr Tim’s Aquatics Waste-Away Natural Aquarium Cleaner for Saltwater Aquariums Waste-Away sludge busting Waste-Away beneficial bacteria will naturally dissolve the sludge and organics that accumulate in a reef aquarium and prevent the build-up of debris when used on a regular basis. This promotes better water quality and increases coral health. Waste-Away is fast acting and specially formulated to remove aquarium gunk, unclog coral beds, and keep filter pads freely flowing longer which means better water flow, more oxygen, less stress and a healthier aquarium environment. Waste-Away should be used on a regular (weekly) basis to keep sludge from accumulating which can negatively affect fish and corals. Directions for Use: CAUTION: When using in a tank with a large amount of sludge consider a half dose initially as the sludge reducing bacteria in Waste-Away may cause the oxygen level in the water to temporarily drop. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING! Minimum dose 10 ml per 10 gallons of aquarium water. For best results Waste-Away should be added weekly as part of a routine aquarium maintenance program as this will allow the helpful probiotic bacteria to continue to block out the unfriendly bacteria. A weekly dose will help keep your aquarium clean. Features: . Fast-acting and specially formulated . Offers better water flow, more oxygen and a healthier aquarium environment Item Specifications: Size: 16 oz 4 oz 8 oz |