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Videos: Reef Tank DIY Sump System

By • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Tips and Tricks, Videos

Want to learn how to set up a DIY reef rank sump system? Check out these two videos, parts one and two.



Aquarium Lighting Review: Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5

By • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Hardware and Supplies

I added one of these to my 75 gallon aquarium setup a little over a year ago, and it was such a great upgrade over my original aquarium lights that I just couldn’t possibly imagine going back to my original setup.



Video: Young Green Mantis Shrimp Eating

By • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate, Videos

If you watch this, you’ll understand why you want to keep your hands out of the tank if you have a mantis shrimp, listen for the knocking sounds while it attacks and eats!



Video: Time Lapse of an Aquarium Snail

By • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate, Videos

What makes this video so interesting, or maybe not, is the fact that the snail is still moving really slow, even in time lapse.



Mr. Aqua Fish Tanks – Frameless Glass for a Unique Look

By • Jun 14th, 2010 • Category: Hardware and Supplies

Mr. Aqua frameless glass aquariums are a great choice for aquarium owners that want a unique and contemporary look for their aquarium.



How to Flush Rowaphos Before Use in Your Aquarium

By • Jun 8th, 2010 • Category: Tips and Tricks

Here’s a quick video I put together that shows how I flush Rowaphos – proper flushing with purified water is vital to efficient use of this media.