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Liquigen RODI Unit for Nano Reef Aquarium

Project EVO Marine Part 3: RODI Setup for a Nano Aquarium

Posted on 2020/04/172020/05/21 by Nate
One thing that came up over and over in my research of saltwater aquariums was the need to use RODI water (Reverse Osmosis, Deionized) as the base for mixing saltwater.  It seemed compromising on thi... Read More
aquarium stand for fluval evo 13.5

Project EVO Marine Part 2: Aquarium Stand and Placement

Posted on 2020/04/072021/04/03 by Nate
We put quite a bit of thought and planning into the stand for our new EVO 13.5 nano reef as well as the location.  This is for good reason – Much of the enjoyment and functionality of our new a... Read More
Project Evo Marine Parts

Project EVO Marine Part 1: Planning and Gathering Parts for Set-Up

Posted on 2020/03/282021/08/01 by Nate
Successfully starting up a saltwater aquarium takes planning.  Lots of planning – as well as acquiring lots of parts and pieces.  (ouch – so many Amazon orders).  In part 1 of this seri... Read More
Fluval EVO 13.5 Aquarium Packaging

Project EVO Marine: Introduction and Index

Posted on 2020/03/042023/11/20 by Nate
The time has come.  When I first decided to get back into aquariums (as an adult) 6 years ago, I actually dreamed of getting a saltwater tank.  But, we had small kids – not enough time, probab... Read More
HC Cuba Lift

Hemianthus Callitrichoides HC Cuba Lift or Blowout

Posted on 2020/01/202023/11/15 by Nate
High on my to-do list when upgrading to pressurized CO2 in our planted aquarium was to try out a carpeting plant. My favorite candidate was Hemianthus Callitrichoides, otherwise referred to as  ̵... Read More
quarantine tank

Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2020

Posted on 2020/01/052021/01/16 by Nate
The past few years, I have taken apart and rescaped our planted aquarium around the new year.  I like getting a fresh start and re-setting the tank occasionally and the holidays are a good time to Sh... Read More
spec v progress picture

2019 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2020/01/032021/01/16 by Nate
One of the most important tools for my learning in the aquarium hobby is keeping a good journal.  I use my  journal to keep track of any changes or maintenance to our Spec V aquarium. This past year... Read More
hc cuba grass new planting

Upcoming in Spec-Tanks for 2020

Posted on 2020/01/012023/11/15 by Nate
Happy New Year!!  I love this time of year because I get to look forward to all the potential upcoming projects, articles, and reviews I’m dreaming up for the next year at Spec-Tanks. I have so... Read More
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