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Back from the depths! Lighting article

I found this great lighting article written by Gould, an old ETRC member.  It’s a good introductory article about lighting for your reef tank.  It is easy to read and understand.  Great job Gould!  Click here for the PDF file LightingYourReefAquarium

How To Frag Plugs

Originally presented by Mel and Art, 8/19/06
Items needed:
- sand
- portland cement
- mixing bucket
- some type of forming tray
- RO water
1. Combine 1 part portland cement and 2 parts of sand into a mixing bucket.
2. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Add RO water to the mix to make a thick/gummy mixture.
4. Scoop mixture into forming tray. [...]

Dosing Calculator

All of our tanks need to have stability and support of various nutrients and minerals.  The most important of these parameters are calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium.  Dosing these supplements are essential to keeping your reef healthy and happy.  Here is a dosing calculator on Bulk Reef Supply to help you with your dosing need.  It [...]