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Budget Reefkeeping – Part II

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This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. Of course, buying used equipment or making a DIY light fixture can save a ton of money quickly, but there are tons of small changes that can save a lot of money in the long run. My previous article, Budget Reefkeeping, Part 1, discussed a few of the quick ways to save money and this article will discuss some of the … [Read more...] about Budget Reefkeeping – Part II

Budget Reefkeeping – Part I

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This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. In project management, there’s the “you can have it cheap, fast, or good, and if you’re lucky, you can pick two” concept.  When I decided to try a saltwater aquarium, I happened to come across a 40 gallon aquarium at a yard sale…for free!  My first thought was, “Yay, the expensive part is over!”  I was wrong…dead wrong.  I … [Read more...] about Budget Reefkeeping – Part I

Top Five Saltwater Cleanup Crew Helpers

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This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. We can all appreciate a clean, well-maintained aquarium.  With the variety of cleanup crew helpers available in the hobby, it can become daunting to pick the right cleanup crew.  These are a few of my favorite ways to keep nuisance algae at bay. Number Five:  Macroalgae In my refugium I keep a macroalgae display full … [Read more...] about Top Five Saltwater Cleanup Crew Helpers

The Five Worst Saltwater Aquarium Pests

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This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. These are arguably some of the most destructive and hardy saltwater aquarium pests.  Having to deal with some of these has been enough to make some reefkeepers get out of the hobby entirely.  I highly recommend the use of a good coral dip and quarantine procedure to prevent problems down the road. 1. Montipora-Eating … [Read more...] about The Five Worst Saltwater Aquarium Pests