When it comes to expensive nano reef aquariums, having an emergency backup in case of a power failure is always a good idea. The Azoo Battery Backup Pump is a versatile, battery-powered air pump that will automatically start up in the event of a power failure and supply oxygen to your nano reef tank. Simply [...]

Coralife is a popular choice for reef aquariums, and the Lunar Aqualight Compact Fluorescent Fixture combines the reliability and ingenuity of Aqualight strip lights with the added benefits and fun of realistic lunar lighting. Light your aquarium with brilliant, natural light during the day and at night enjoy the soft illumination of cool blue moonlight. [...]

Vital Sine Refractometer

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Keeping salinity levels in check is very important in a saltwater aquarium, especially in a smaller one such as a nano reef. Fluctuating salinity levels can be disastrous, and because nano reefs are small in size, it is much easier for water conditions to change quickly. If you don’t monitor salt levels closely in a [...]

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Eheim 3581 Digital Automatic Aquarium Feeder

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There are some times when you just have to leave your nano reef for a little while, whether it be for a vacation, emergency, or something like that. Leaving your prized nano reef in the care of a friend or family member can be disastrous, and overfeeding or underfeeding could be the end of everything [...]

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Pinpoint Electronic Nitrate Monitor

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Measuring nitrate levels is a daily chore with a nano reef aquarium, and using traditional chemical test kits gets messy and annoying. Fortunately, for those of us who don’t have the time or patience to deal with matching up colors and making guesses at the level of nitrates in the nano reef, there is a [...]

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24 Gallon AquaPod Aquarium

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The 24 Gallon AquaPod is a step up from the 12 Gallon AquaPod, and has everything the 12g has, but on a larger scale to accommodate the larger size and water volume. It has the seamless, panoramic curved glass that makes the AquaPod series so great, as well as the quality construction and carefully selected [...]

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SunPod HQI Metal Halide Fixture

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In a nano reef, compact fluorescent lighting is enough for lower-light corals and invertebrates such as mushrooms and zoanthids, but for more light-demanding stuff such as SPS and clams, you need more powerful lighting such as the SunPod HQI Metal Halide Fixture. Ideal for nano reef systems with SPS and other highly photosynthetic animals, the [...]

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Aragamax Aquarium Sand

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Aragamax Aquarium Sand is the ideal nano reef aquarium sand. It is a smooth, round, superfine sand that is gentle on nano reef inhabitants and easily passes through the gills of sand-sifting organisms such as gobies. Since gobies are so popular in nano reefs, and they need fine sand for their sand-sifting habits, Aragamax sand [...]

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Checktemp Pocket Aquarium Thermometer

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When I’m making reverse osmosis water for my nano reefs, I hate having to unplug one of the digital thermometers from my other aquariums and checking the temperature of my newly-mixed water. The Checktemp handheld digital thermometer has made making water changes so much easier, and I can’t imagine what life would be like without [...]

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6 Gallon JBJ Nano Cube Aquarium

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6 Pack – Sponge Filters for JBJ Nano Cube MT-50 / 24 Gallon US $24.95 6 Pack – Sponge Filters for JBJ Nano Cube – 28 Gallon / 28g US $11.50 JBJ 6 Gallon Nano Cube Aquarium US $135.00 The 6 gallon JBJ Nano Cube is a compact, sleek aquarium that fits nicely on just [...]

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