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Controlling bristleworms & aptaisa
Posted By: wildreef
Posted On: 04-09-2008
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Choosing the correct tank for the beginner
Posted By: wildreef
Posted On: 04-06-2008
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Views: 292

How to set up your very own saltwater aquarium in six pages
Posted By: Godbert
Posted On: 03-31-2008
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Views: 375

How NOT to set up your first reef tank.
Posted By: GeejEx
Posted On: 03-28-2008
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Views: 392

Water Movement in the Reef Aquarium
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Posted On: 12-21-2007
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3reef Store is OPEN!
Posted On 04-26-2008

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3reef Video Contest #2!
Posted On 04-14-2008

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED - MONDAY, MAY 19th!

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Coraline Algae In Different Colors?? ( 1 2) Thread by Crabby Jim Algae	Today 07:26 AM by Airborneguy	14	628
Flaming prawn goby Thread by yeager003 Tropical Fish	Today 07:22 AM by spartan	4	57
new fish, anyone want to guess? ( 1 2) Thread by spartan Tropical Fish	Today 07:19 AM by spartan	16	109
55 gal lighting question Thread by Bavs Reef Lighting	Today 07:10 AM by R34dawn	6	62
Otty's 265 (w/3 sided View) ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Thread by Otty Show Off Your Fish Tanks!	Today 06:53 AM by Tangster	468	30,133
Horseshoe crab missing tail... Thread by nunch Inverts	Today 06:51 AM by R34dawn	2	14
First pics after move to 125! (pic intense) ( 1 2) Thread by icedgxe Show Off Your Fish Tanks!	Today 06:44 AM by R34dawn	18	146
Claude the hypnotist Thread by JohnO The Bucket	Today 06:07 AM by phoenixhieghts	3	40
Anemone Nitrate Limit Thread by Stingray Inverts	Today 06:01 AM by Iraf	9	72
New nano pics ( 1 2 3) Thread by Iraf Show Off Your Fish Tanks!	Today 05:54 AM by Iraf	22	331

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SFILIGOI Aquarium Wavemaker
Posted On 05-02-2008
SFILIGOI Aquarium Wavemaker - SFILIGOI - the makers of the amazing ACLS appear to have a pretty amazing wavermaker too!

SFILIGOI Wavemaker

Looks like

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VorTech MP20 Propeller Pump from EcoTech Marine
Posted On 04-29-2008
Check out the new VorTech MP20 Propeller Pump made for 20 to 70 gallon aquariums. Notable features include up to 2000 GPH at only 18 watts, optional battery backup and a variety of operational modes. Available this summer!

VorTech MP20 Propeller Pump from EcoTech Marine

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ACLS Dimmable HQI Halides From SFILIGOI
Posted On 04-27-2008
ACLS (Advanced Control Lighting System from SFILIGOI): an electronic starter which can reproduce the sunset-sunrise effect only by using HQI lamps (ACLS allows gradual lighting up and darkening from 0 to 100% and vice versa of the lighting!) Wow, 3reef was late to the party on this one. COOL.

Advanced Control...

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Marineland Marine Pro Protein Skimmer
Posted On 04-25-2008
Marineland's Marine Pro protein skimmer has an unusual configuration with the needle-wheel pump housed within the bottom of the skimmer giving the Marine Pro a modern seamless design. We at 3reef are curious about pump maintenance ... perhaps there is a quick release?

Marineland Marine Pro Protein...

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3reef Aquarium Articles Library - Member Submitted

Article/Category	Article By	Replies	Views
Controlling bristleworms & aptaisa Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	wildreef	1	304
Choosing the correct tank for the beginner Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	wildreef	0	292
How to set up your very own saltwater aquarium in six pages Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	Godbert	0	375
How NOT to set up your first reef tank. Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	GeejEx	1	392
Water Movement in the Reef Aquarium Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	stylaster	0	924
My Plenerific Adventures (Anecdotal Plenum Info) Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	argan	1	865
Invertebrates...diversify your tanks livestock, and reap the rewards! Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	coral reefer	3	1,870
The Evolution Of The Saltwater Industry! Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	coral reefer	1	2,141
Placement of Corals for Long Term Success Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	coral reefer	3	3,451
How to build a canopy for metal halides. Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	4G1v3N	0	2,899
How to ID unsafe electrical and fix it Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	4G1v3N	5	1,741
Reef Tank Lighting Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	Diver_1298	1	2,848
Tridacnid clam ID made easy Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	chris&barb	2	1,379
How to's for moving a tank or transferring to a bigger one!! Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	coral reefer	4	1,135
Anemone's! Coming to Terms with their Success in a Reef Aquarium Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	coral reefer	1	1,507
Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	inwall75	3	3,816
Drilling a glass tank. Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	Rustynuts	7	3,100
How to Ship Leather Corals Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	geekdafied	2	734
How to Cure Live Rock with Little Die Off Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	geekdafied	3	1,176
Aquarium Photography Part II Macro Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's	RCBruce	0	687