General Saltwater Aquarium

image via @Reefahholic Unveiling the Perfect Bed: Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Saltwater Reef Tank Welcome, reef enthusiasts! When it comes to creating a thriving saltwater reef tank, one crucial decision often overlooked is choosing the right substrate. The substrate not only...

image via @razarmi Ready for Reef Stars: Identifying the Perfect Time to Add Coral to Your Aquarium Hey there, reef lovers! Are you so excited and think you're ready to introduce the "stars of the show" to your saltwater aquarium? You can't have a reef tank without coral can you? Well we're...

image via @JMacedo and his Reef Of TheMonth 10 Considerations for Setting Up Your New Saltwater Reef Aquarium Setting up a new saltwater reef aquarium is an exciting venture that requires careful planning and consideration. As a community of avid reef hobbyists we have compiled a list of the...

Aquascape before and after images via @Queenofreef The Importance of a Well-Designed Aquascape for a Reef Aquarium Creating a captivating and well-designed aquascape is not just about aesthetics; it plays a crucial role in the success and health of a reef aquarium. The art of aquascaping...

Corals have beautiful colorations, whether you are after soft corals, LPS corals, or SPS corals, we believe there is a coral out there for everyone! When choosing corals, you want to ensure they are healthy so they get the best start to their new life inside your reef tank. At R2R, our coral...

Big or Small? Picking Out Your First Reef Tank So you’ve decided you want to join the hobby of reef keeping…Now what? Whether you are new to the hobby or adding your 15th tank, tank size is something every reefer needs to consider before making a new purchase. Tank size is more than just the...

A few days ago, we published an article on Choosing an LFS. After that article was published, @Mr Fishface asked if we could do a follow-up article on choosing an online vendor. Well, here it is. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For inspiration: a beautiful mature reef tank. This photo is from the...

One of the first things that new members of the forum will learn is that we generally advise new aquarists not to rely solely on what their LFS* tells them. Note: LFS is a reef acronym for "local fish store" or the store where you can buy aquarium supplies for your saltwater tank. Sometimes...

A mature reef tank for inspiration. This photo is from the Reef2Reef archives, courtesy of @Cannedfish ©2019 All Rights Reserved. Note From the Editor: This article, below, and several future ones by the same author were originally part of several presentations made to a local aquarium club...

Note from the Editor: These profiles are only possible with the help and participation of aquarists willing to talk about their tanks and practices and answer a long stream of questions. Reef2Reef thanks @HotRocks for letting us profile him. It's always interesting for readers to get to know...

Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean Photo is courtesy of @Seawitch ©2019, All Rights Reserved. Hardcover: 360 pages Publisher: Trinity University Press; 1st Edition edition (January 31, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 1595348050 ISBN-13: 978-1595348050 These are the prizes the book...

Part 3 (You can read the previous articles here: Part 1 & Part 2) So we left off in the last discussion having talked about time and money which leaves us with these two questions about your goals and knowledge. 1. Just what do you want from this hobby and is it a realistic goal? Just a tank...

Note from the Editor: This article, Part 1 of which appears today, was originally published in Marine Fish Monthly some years ago. It is published again here with permission from the author. While some of it may feel dated, the article is as interesting now as it was then. The photos herein are...

Part 2 and the conclusion of Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. (You can read the first article in this series here: Part 1) Money So just how much do you think a saltwater aquarium is going to cost? When I first started I bought a used 30g tank and stand for $35 at a garage sale in my...

Part 1 So we left off in the last section (HERE) by asking these questions. So where should you start? The very first issues you need to consider are: 1. How much of your time are you willing to commit to keeping a marine aquarium? 2. How much money are you willing to spend, both up front to...

In November of 2018, we published an article on some of the initial questions that aquarists ask before starting a saltwater tank. In case you're one of those people still hesitating about whether you want to have a reef tank, here we're going to try to explain some of the major differences...

This is a young (1 month) and handsome 13.5-gallon reef tank. Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives courtesy of @Robg139 ©2019, All Rights Reserved. Introduction This article has been a long time coming. This question is one that is frequently asked to search engines. What do you need to...

Note from the Editor: Keeping your tank clean is important for a saltwater system. It's not just important for the livestock, but it's also important for your viewing pleasure. We want you to feel happy when you look at your tank, not dread because the tank is dirty. What may feel overwhelming...

For inspiration, here is a beautiful 93-gallon cube tank belonging to @vetteguy53081. Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives, courtesy of @vetteguy53081, ©2019, All Rights Reserved. And now we come to Part 3, Powerhead Placement. Everyone is waiting anxiously to hear about powerhead placement...

This 400-gallon tank belongs to @maroun.c, a Reef2Reef staff member. It has a tank turnover of 21,000 gallons per hour. This photo is from the Reef2Reef archives, courtesy of @maroun.c, ©2019, All Rights Reserved. So, last time, in Part 1, we talked about water flow, why you need it in a reef...