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Algae Eaters – The 7 Best For Your Saltwater Tank

January 15, 2020

Today’s post is about Algae eaters for your saltwater tank. Before we get into our list of 5 best,…
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Damselfish – Yes, Sane Damsels Do Exist!

January 6, 2020

Not all damselfish are tank terrors — some are genuinely reef-safe. Mark separates fact from reputation after 25…
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Best Reef Safe Fish – Top 11 (That Won’t Eat Corals)

January 3, 2020

When going to a local fish store (LFS), it can be always tempting to impulse buy a fancy…
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The Best Koi Food For 2026 – Reviewed And Tested

January 1, 2020

The right koi food delivers better color, faster growth, and healthier fish. Mark reviews and compares the best…
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Best Overflow Boxes – Hang On Overflows vs. Drilled and Best to Buy 2026 Reviews

December 26, 2019

Hang-on overflow or drilled tank — which is right for your sump setup? Mark explains the trade-offs from…
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8 Best Aquarium Plant Fertilizers – Tested Across 25 Years of Planted Tanks

December 14, 2019

Planted tank fertilization doesn’t have to be complicated. Mark shares what 25 years of planted tank experience taught…
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7 Best Substrates for Planted Tanks – Tested After 25 Years of Planted Tanks

November 17, 2019

Substrate is one of the hardest decisions to undo in a planted tank. Mark reviews the 7 best…
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The 21+ Best Low Light Aquarium Plants – [Reviewed and Tested]

November 10, 2019

Low light plants are the best starting point for planted tanks — and some of Mark’s favorite setups…
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Best Solar Powered Pond Pump – Reviewed & Compared

October 6, 2019

Solar pond pumps have come a long way — and Mark was skeptical until recently. He reviews and…
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The 7 Best Koi Pond Kits Of 2026 [Tested & Reviewed]

September 2, 2019

A koi pond kit can save you hours of sourcing individual components — if you choose the right…
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The Ultimate DIY Garden Pond Guide – 4 Types and how to build, & maintain

August 22, 2019

After building and advising on dozens of garden ponds, Mark walks through the four main DIY pond types…
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The 5 Best Aquarium Chillers of 2026 [Tested & Reviewed]

August 11, 2019

Mark has tested aquarium chillers across multiple reef setups in warm climates. Here are the five models that…
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