by Saltwater Smarts | Apr 23, 2016 | Corals, Equipment, Fish, Invertebrates, Reef, Science, Tanks
Don’t forget the leak test – it’s an important part of setting up your new aquarium.Marine aquarium hobbyists can make any number of mistakes when setting up a new system, but some of these errors aren’t as easy as others to rectify after the fact. What follows is a list of five setup errors that are difficult or complicated to correct by the time their consequences become evident: 1. Situating the tank too far from utilitiesIt should come as no surprise that efficient long-term operation of any aquarium system depends on convenient access to water and electricity. Try to choose a location for your tank that is in reasonable proximity to a water tap, waste drain, and GFCI-protected electrical outlets. Otherwise you’ll end up lugging heavy buckets of water over considerable distances and/or up and down flights of stairs as well as running unsightly extension cords all over the place. 2. Failing to level Yes, I know that every book or article ever written about setting up an aquarium states that the tank should be leveled before it’s filled with water by ReefBum | Apr 15, 2016 | Equipment, Fish, Reef, Science, Tanks
When I initially planned out my new reef tank setup my mind was essentially made up to purchase a custom glass display tank and an acrylic frag tank. My thought was to spend the extra $$ for a high quality display and be economical with the frag tank. All of that changed once I took delivery of my display from Coast To Coast Custom Aquariums. This aquarium, a 187 gallon low iron tank with euro bracing and an external overflow, was a piece of art as the quality and craftsmanship were top notch. It was the Porsche of fish tanks! Yes, it was time to rethink my frag tank setup. For my prior setup I went with an acrylic frag tank since it was much cheaper and lighter by Francis Yupangco | Apr 12, 2016 | Fish, Industry, Science, Tanks
With summer fast approaching, you may be looking for a place to take the kids for a vacation. Why not get your aquarium fix in at the same time? One place that is sure to be on my must see aquarium list is the Texas State Aquarium, which has just installed the longest... by Francis Yupangco | Apr 11, 2016 | Fish, Science, Tanks
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s newest exhibit explores the wonders of Baja California, a diverse state in northwestern Mexico, with geography ranging from beaches and deserts to forests. The ‘Viva... by Francis Yupangco | Apr 7, 2016 | Science, Tanks
Public aquariums are among the most popular tourist attractions in the world, drawing in tens of millions of cumulative visitors every year. The United States is lucky to be home to many outstanding... by Francis Yupangco | Apr 2, 2016 | Science, Tanks
France’s Aquarium de Paris, or the Paris Aquarium, has teamed up with Airbnb to offer an awesome competition that will appeal to thrill seekers and aquarium lovers alike. Three lucky winners and their guests will get a chance to spend the night in the Paris...
