Top 5 Tips for Setting up a Sustainable Reef Aquarium
– We’re sharing 5 tips for setting up a sustainable reef aquarium. Many of us have wanted to set up sustainable reef aquariums and, now, the past 5 years of aquaculture advancement have made this possible. Here’s how.
Tip #1: Use eco-friendly reef rock & substrate vs. live rock. There are now over 5 types of eco-friendly rock that are available to hobbyists; we’ll touch on what we recommend specifically.
Tip #2: Select a colorful community of hardy, soft corals. We recommend starting with soft corals and LPS corals before moving into SPS corals. This video offers specific types we recommend.
Tip #3: Research and select a community of captive bred fish. It’s now possible to get a whole variety of captive bred fish for your aquarium. Learn what to keep in mind when selecting tank fish – and some specific examples.
Tip #4: Use a sustainable cleaner cew. It usually consists of creatures like snails and shrimp. Learn other good examples of clean up crew creatures and why they are so important.
Tip #5: Aquacultured macroalgae are excellent for nutrient removal. Find out specific types to add for nutrient removal.
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