Resource Hub

Welcome to my Resource Hub for saltwater aquarium enthusiasts! Dive into my collection of links to other online resources, guides, tips, and insights tailored for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists. Explore my meticulously curated links to learn more about creating and maintaining a thriving marine ecosystem, from selecting the right equipment to my ultimate personal hacks.

Equipment & Gear

I have hands-on experience with every product featured, ensuring you get authentic and tested recommendations for your saltwater aquarium needs. Most products are under MAP policy – so you have many choices online and at your LFS, as they all offer the same price. For convenience, a link for most item is included. As with anything, there are many choices – for me, a quality-price-ratio is very important. For critical equipment, I highly recommend not going cheap; you will regret it and may buy it twice.

Product DescriptionTopicsCategory
Large Turkey Baster with Cleaning BrushMaintenanceAlex Hack
Magic Eraser (10-count pack)MaintenanceAlex Hack
Under Cabinet Lights, Rechargeable (2-Pack)Tank Set-up (stand)Alex Hack
Ecotech Marine Vortech MP10FiltrationMust-To-Have
SICCE Syncra SDC 3.0 Water Pump 260-800 gphFiltrationMust-To-Have
Bubble Magus Elite 5 Protein SkimmerFiltrationMust-To-Have
Bio Media-Biological Filtration (3-Pack)FiltrationMust-To-Have
Red Sea LED 90 (recommend LFS)Lighting Must-To-Have
Tunze Care Magnet Long for Up-to 1/2" GlassMaintenanceMust-To-Have
Gravel VacuumMaintenanceMust-To-Have
Floating Fish TrapAdd-onNice-To-Have
Aquarium Breeder/Acclimation BoxAdd-onNice-To-Have
Custom Aquarium Lid (recommend LFS)Add-on Display TankNice-To-Have
A3 Apex System (A3APEXSYS) - Neptune SystemsControllerNice-To-Have
XP Aqua Duetto 2 Dual-Sensor Complete Aquarium Auto Top Off ATO SystemControllerNice-To-Have
TP Link Powerline Ethernet AdapterControllerNice-To-Have
Tunze Aquawind Ecochic FanCoolingNice-To-Have
MicroscopeDiagnosisNice-To-Have
Dosing Containers (3) for Liquid SupplementsDosingNice-To-Have
Red Sea Reefdose 4 Head Dosing Pump (recommend LFS)DosingNice-To-Have
Magnetic Seaweed HolderFeedingNice-To-Have
Fine Mesh Tea StrainerFeedingNice-To-Have
Icecap Co2 Scrubber SmallFiltrationNice-To-Have
Coralife Turbo-Twist UV Fish Tank Sterilizer 6XFiltrationNice-To-Have
AquaMaxx Sigma-2 In-Sump Media Reactor (recommend LFS)FiltrationNice-To-Have
Poly Filter FiltrationNice-To-Have
Polyester Floss Bag Filter MediaFiltrationNice-To-Have
Filter Media Mesh Bags (pack of 6)FiltrationNice-To-Have
Coral Frag Plug Stands (3D printed, Set of 5)FraggingNice-To-Have
Magnetic Frag Holder (8 plugs)FraggingNice-To-Have
Back-up Battery (768Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 70 Min Fast Charging, 4X800W)LifesaverNice-To-Have
6 Outlet Heavy Duty Power Strip w/Surge ProtectorLifesaverNice-To-Have
Tunze Eco Chic Refugium Light 8831LightingNice-To-Have
Extra Long Tweezers 18.9 InchMaintenanceNice-To-Have
Citric Acid (2 Pound)MaintenanceNice-To-Have
GoPro Glamp Mount (all plastic)Photography GearNice-To-Have
Monitoring CameraPhotography GearNice-To-Have
Orphek Coral Lens – Kit for All Smartphones (4 Lenses)Photography GearNice-To-Have
4-Stage RO/Di systemRO/DINice-To-Have
TDS MonitorRO/DI Add-onNice-To-Have
MicroBacter 7Tank Set-upNice-To-Have

Blogs, Facebook Groups & Websites

Below is a list of my favorite online resources that I find helpful, especially at the beginning. For simplicity, I chose alphabetical order.