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Are you thinking about setting up your first reef aquarium?

Do you have a lot of questions about how to get started?

Then you've arrived at the right place.

The main purpose of this site is to educate you with all the essential information you need to build and maintain your reef.

Starting and maintaining a reef aquarium is not as difficult as you may think. Sure, there is some basic information you need to learn if you desire to have a successful reef. Not knowing this information is a recipe for disaster when it come to starting your aquarium.

A beautiful reef tank is a labor of love that takes time, money, and effort. Your reef can become the center piece of any room it resides in. Visitors and family will examine it and watch it for hours. I know I spend a lot of my relaxing time just watching my reef.

Whether this is your first attempt at building a reef tank or not, I’m sure you will find some useful information here.

The very first thing you should do is to research what you want to have in your aquarium.

Everything, including all your equipement needs, will more or less depend on the kinds of inhabitants in your tank.

Many corals will require different lighting systems. SPS need intense lighting while LPS and other soft corals do not need high intensity lighting.

Always start off with the biggest tank you can afford. More water volume allows more room for error.

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