Microbubbles are tiny pockets of air in the form of a bubble that can make their way into your display tank from your sump and other equipment in the tank. These can be very unsightly giving a...

One of the worst things that can happen in the reef aquarium hobby is for your reef tank or sump to overflow water into your stand and on the floor. When this catastrophic event happens, damage to...

The aquarium refugium is a separate but connected tank or vessel that shares the same water as the main display tank. A refugium can be a chamber in the sump, a separate tank, or even a hang on the...

The reef aquarium sump is the engine of a successful healthy reef tank.  Keeping your sump clean and in tip-top shape will help keep your reef tank stable and thriving.  Neglecting your...

The reef aquarium sump is a marvelous piece of equipment that does a lot for keeping a reef aquarium healthy and thriving. If your sump is not maintained and cleaned on a regular basis it does have...

When I first started with my original reef tank many moons ago I did not have a sump. My reef tank was rather successful as I kept a good variety of fish, soft corals, and beginner LPS (Large Polyp...