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Tropical Fish Lovers – If You’re Gonna Have a Saltwater Aquarium, Do It Right!
Not just any goober can be a successful and savvy aquarist. This is a hobby for real men, and in some cases women. Having said that, it is truly one of the most rewarding hobbies around. Saltwater aquariums are known for their therapeutic effect on everyone that sees them, and there are few things more gratifying than creating a “mini ocean” in your home.
Although a successful saltwater aquarium includes many different parts – saltwater fish, of course, or if you prefer a reef aquarium you may only have a variety of rare coral, live rock which literally grows a harvest of healthy bacteria and miniature creatures that keep your ocean balanced, live sand which absorbs toxins from your crystal clear water, and of course a cleaning crew of invertebrates. But the “piece de resistance” – the component of your saltwater aquarium system that is the lifeblood of it’s inhabitants, and the key to your success, is the aquarium’s lighting. Although you can certainly get started with whatever aquarium lighting comes with your saltwater Aquarium Tank, later you will want to know how lighting choices can enhance your saltwater aquarium experience.
Luckily for you, huge strides have been made in aquarium lighting recently. While LED aquarium lighting has long been popular for nighttime aquarium lighting, they have recently become the best choice for daytime lighting also. One main reason is that it takes less capacity to run an LED light, and as a result the savings can be as high as 70%! They have a longer operational life and give your tank a huge advantage when it comes to overheating. Saltwater aquarium lighting is a broad subject and any decision should be accompanied by research. You can find lots of great articles online – just google article directories. Another great way to get started is to talk to the crew at your local fish store. After all, they’re going to be your support group in your new hobby, and they will know a lot more off the bat about what you need to do to get started with your new mini ocean. And local fish stores are the best way to really get a feel for the effect that saltwater aquariums can have on your mood and your life.
Aquatic Dreams in Layton, Utah has a crew of helpful guys that regularly answer questions for people all the way from Los Angeles, California to Chicago, Illinois. Check them out and have fun with a new exciting hobby!
Soft Coral Aquarium 2008-02-06
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Coralife 01692 Digital Power Center $23.44 The Aqualight Digital Power Center is a 24-hour day-night alternating timer device that can be set to turn on/off 7 times per day at different days of the week. The power center has 4 constant power outlets and 4 alternating timer controlled outlets (2 daytime and 2 nighttime) to make the day and night lighting applications easier to manage. When the 2 daytime timer-controlled outlets are on, the … |
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Aqueon Coralife 05151 Power Center Dual Day Night Timer $33.99 Coralife Power Center Day/Nite & Wave Timer Dual… |
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Aquatic Life ORP Controller/pH Monitor $200.00 A pH monitor and ORP controller will regulate the use of ozone to maintain proper Oxidation-Reduction Potential, as well as giving you a constant pH reading of your aquarium water. pH monitor measurement range is 0-14 with a resolution of 0.01, and the ORP Measurement range is -1999mV to 1999mV, with a control set range of -500mV to 500mV and a resolution of 1mV. The pH monitor & ORP controller un… |
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Aquarium Widescreen DVD – Coral Reef, Saltwater and Freshwater Fish Tank Virtual Experience $14.95 Studio: Music Video Dist Release Date: 04/22/2008… |
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Wavepoint Coral Wave 24w 21 Ho T5 Coral Growth Lamp $9.88 Wavepoint Technology, Inc. – Wavepoint Coral Wave 24w 21″ HO T5 Coral Growth Lamp.Higher Lumen per Watt Ratio. Optimum Color Rendition. Low Operating Temperature21in… |
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The Reef Aquarium Soft Corals of the Captive Reef … |
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Coral Reef Aquarium:Vol.01 Set-Up [VHS] $24.95 … |
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Coral Reef Aquarium:Vol. 3 Creatures [VHS] $24.95 … |
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Purely Products PUVH2309 9-Watt UV-C Germicidal Ultraviolet Replacement Bulb $8.91 Purely UV-C Replacement Bulbs G23 BasePurely UV-C Replacement bulbs offer a much higher concentration of ultraviolet light than even the sun, making them highly effective as a cleaning and purifying agent for pond and aquarium pumps and clarifiers.What is UV and How Does it Work?UV light is germicidal – i.e., it deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their a… |
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10 Watt LED Waterpoof Outdoor Security Floodlight 12 Volt DC, 3701WH12V $22.98 This outdoor security light is fully waterproof and uses 12 volts DC. It only uses 10 watts of power and still produces a large amount of light. Use it in the dark areas of your house to give it that extra light. This light is very energy efficient, has a very long life and does not produce very much heat. Light output colors comes in cool white color (5800-6200K). Bulb Type:Outdoor waterproof se… |
January 24, 2012 11:24 am 
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