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The 10 Best Aquarium Wavemakers Of 2026 – Tested and Reviewed
Read More →: The 10 Best Aquarium Wavemakers Of 2026 – Tested and ReviewedMark has tested wavemakers across his 125-gallon reef and knows how much flow pattern affects coral health. Here…
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Best RODI Systems – 2026 Reviews 🏅 (What’s Best for your Saltwater Tank)
Read More →: Best RODI Systems – 2026 Reviews 🏅 (What’s Best for your Saltwater Tank)Switching to an RODI system transformed Mark’s reef — no more algae outbreaks from tap water contaminants. Here’s…
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Saltwater Aquarium Equipment Guide: Where to Spend and Where to Save
Read More →: Saltwater Aquarium Equipment Guide: Where to Spend and Where to SaveAfter setting up reef tanks at every budget level over 25 years, Mark breaks down where saltwater equipment…
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Saltwater Quarantine Tank Guide: The Setup Most Reef Keepers Skip (And Regret)
Read More →: Saltwater Quarantine Tank Guide: The Setup Most Reef Keepers Skip (And Regret)Mark learned the hard way that skipping a QT tank means risking your entire reef to ich or…
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How to Get Rid of Dinoflagellates in Reef Tanks – Control & Removal Guide
Read More →: How to Get Rid of Dinoflagellates in Reef Tanks – Control & Removal GuideDinoflagellates are one of the toughest problems in reef keeping — I’ve battled them in my own 125-gallon…
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Royal Gramma – How To Take Care Of Your Purple and Yellow Fish
Read More →: Royal Gramma – How To Take Care Of Your Purple and Yellow FishThe Royal Gramma has been a mainstay in many reef tanks for many years. Its scientific name is Gramma loreto and…
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Setting Up an Indoor Coral Reef for Beginners
Read More →: Setting Up an Indoor Coral Reef for BeginnersMark set up his first reef before good online resources existed — and made expensive mistakes along the…
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Vermetid Snail Control and Removal – Reef Tank Guide
Read More →: Vermetid Snail Control and Removal – Reef Tank GuideMark has dealt with vermetid snail infestations in his 125-gallon reef. Here’s his guide on identifying them early,…
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LPS Coral – 10 Easy to Care Corals for Beginners (Updated)
Read More →: LPS Coral – 10 Easy to Care Corals for Beginners (Updated)Mark started his reef journey with LPS corals and still keeps them in his 125-gallon today. Here are…
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Jaguar Cichlid – Everything You Need To Know About Care
Read More →: Jaguar Cichlid – Everything You Need To Know About CareJaguar cichlids are stunning but demanding — Mark has kept large aggressive cichlids for years and shares exactly…
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How to Set up an African Cichlid Tank: A Guide for Beginner Aquarists
Read More →: How to Set up an African Cichlid Tank: A Guide for Beginner AquaristsMark calls African cichlid tanks one of the most underrated setups in freshwater — vibrant colors, big personality,…
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Algae Scrubber Vs The World (Algae Reactor, Biopellets, GFO, Cheato, Fuges)
Read More →: Algae Scrubber Vs The World (Algae Reactor, Biopellets, GFO, Cheato, Fuges)Mark has run GFO reactors, biopellets, chaeto refugiums, and algae scrubbers in his 125-gallon reef. Here’s his honest…
