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Welcome to Simple Reefs - Where we make your own slice of the ocean easy and affordable
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  • A cozy, inviting, high-resolution photograph capturing a vibrant marine reef aquarium, its inhabitants glowing warmly in a dimly lit, elegant living room. Outside a large, mullioned window adjacent to the tank, soft snowflakes are falling and a delicate layer of frost delicately covers the glass panes, creating a striking visual contrast between the serene, cold outdoors and the lively, colorful coral reef within. A digital thermometer display, clearly visible on the aquarium glass, precisely reads '78.5°F'. A plush, knitted blanket in a deep jewel tone is artfully draped over the arm of a nearby, comfortable armchair, adding to the overall sense of warmth and comfort.
    Building a Budget Reef Aquarium Heaters Marine Aquarium Equipment

    Winter Reefing: How to Keep Your Marine Aquarium Warm When Temps Drop

    ByRichie Posted onDecember 23, 2025 12:55 pmDecember 23, 2025 12:56 pm

    As temperatures drop, your reef tank is at risk. From DIY insulation hacks to the ‘Two-Heater Rule’, discover how to keep your marine aquarium warm and safe this winter without breaking the bank.

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  • Confessions of a budget reefer - A budget marine aquarium overrun with green hair algae and red cyanobacteria due to using tap water. A Tuxedo Urchin in the center wears a large algae wig, next to a bucket labeled 'Tap Water Only' and a handwritten note on the glass listing lessons learned about planning and avoiding cheap gear.
    Getting Started Building a Budget Reef Mistakes and Mishap Mondays

    Confessions of a Budget Reefer: My algae-filled nightmare (and how to avoid it)

    ByRichie Posted onDecember 20, 2025 2:13 pmDecember 20, 2025 2:13 pm

    This isn’t a how-to guide; it’s a cautionary tale. From hair-algae hellscapes to urchins wearing slimy green wigs, I share the disastrous mistakes I made when starting my budget reef tank so you don’t have to repeat them.

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  • A cover image for an article featuring a Marine Aquarium Water Change Calculator. Image features a vibrant saltwater reef aquarium with a calculator, bucket, and a box of 'Simple Reefs' salt mix on a table in front."
    Building a Budget Reef Handy Calculators And Converters

    A Simple Marine Aquarium Water Change Calculator

    ByRichie Posted onOctober 7, 2025 3:40 pmOctober 4, 2025 3:51 pm

    Easily calculate the effect of your aquarium water changes on nitrate and phosphate levels with our Simple Marine Aquarium Water Change Calculator. This tool helps you predict new water parameters, account for nutrient accumulation, and determine how many changes it will take to reach your target goals.

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  • Struggling to get your salinity just right? Our free Salinity Adjustment Calculator takes the guesswork out of hitting your target. Whether your water is too salty or not salty enough, this simple tool will tell you exactly how much freshwater or salt mix to add. Perfect for water changes and maintaining a stable reef tank.
    Building a Budget Reef Handy Calculators And Converters

    Simple Salt Water Mixing Salinity Adjustment Calculator

    ByRichie Posted onOctober 2, 2025 11:00 amOctober 1, 2025 5:43 pm

    Struggling to get your salinity just right? Our free Salinity Adjustment Calculator takes the guesswork out of hitting your target. Whether your water is too salty or not salty enough, this simple tool will tell you exactly how much freshwater or salt mix to add. Perfect for water changes and maintaining a stable reef tank.

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  • Illustrating the specialised uses for internal filters in a marine aquarium with a clear photo of a reactor and UV steriliser running in a saltwater reef tank with a blue tang, clownfish, and vibrant corals.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Equipment Marine Aquarium Filtration

    Specialised Uses For Internal Filters In Marine Aquariums

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 30, 2025 5:42 pmSeptember 30, 2025 5:43 pm

    Think that old internal filter is useless for a marine aquarium? As your primary filtration, you’re right. But don’t toss it out just yet! In the right situation, this simple and affordable device transforms from a compromise into a powerful problem-solver. We are talking all about it in this article on Specialised uses for internal filters in marine aquariums.

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  • Find out why Why Internal Filters Don’t Belong in Marine Aquariums and what you should use instead for a thriving reef.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Equipment Marine Aquarium Filtration

    Why Internal Filters Don’t Belong in Marine Aquariums

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 27, 2025 2:25 pmSeptember 27, 2025 2:27 pm

    Don’t let your old freshwater equipment sabotage your new marine tank! That trusty internal filter is poorly suited for saltwater. Find out why Why Internal Filters Don’t Belong in Marine Aquariums and what you should use instead for a thriving reef.

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  • In this article, we are going to show you how to clean a hang-on-back filter.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Equipment Marine Aquarium Filtration

    How to Clean a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Pristine Marine Aquarium

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 24, 2025 5:10 pmSeptember 24, 2025 5:14 pm

    Don’t let your hang-on-back filter become a nitrate factory! Proper filter maintenance is key to a successful saltwater tank, but cleaning it the wrong way can crash your cycle. Discover our simple, step-by-step method for how to clean a hang-on-back filter including quick tune-ups and deep cleans to ensure your marine aquarium stays pristine.

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  • In this article, we are bringing you a handy hang-on-back filter size calculator for your marine aquarium. Make sure you are prepared for your freshwater conversion.
    Building a Budget Reef Handy Calculators And Converters

    Hang-On-Back Filter Size Calculator For Your Marine Aquarium

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 21, 2025 11:00 amSeptember 19, 2025 8:06 am

    In this article, we are bringing you a handy hang-on-back filter size calculator for your marine aquarium. Make sure you are prepared for your freshwater conversion.

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  • We are talking more about Hang-On-Back Filters today as we show you How to Set Up a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Thriving Marine Aquarium.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Equipment Marine Aquarium Filtration

    How to Set Up a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Thriving Marine Aquarium

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 20, 2025 11:00 amSeptember 19, 2025 7:31 am

    We are talking more about Hang-On-Back Filters today as we show you How to Set Up a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Thriving Marine Aquarium.

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  • In this article, we are showing you how a sump isn't a necessity with A Beginner's Guide to Hang-On-Back Filters for Marine Aquariums.
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    A Beginner’s Guide to Hang-On-Back Filters for Marine Aquariums

    ByRichie Posted onSeptember 18, 2025 11:16 amSeptember 21, 2025 11:37 am Updated onSeptember 21, 2025 11:37 am

    In this article, we are showing you how a sump isn’t a necessity with A Beginner’s Guide to Hang-On-Back Filters for Marine Aquariums.

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  • Winter Reefing: How to Keep Your Marine Aquarium Warm When Temps DropDecember 23, 2025
  • Confessions of a Budget Reefer: My algae-filled nightmare (and how to avoid it)December 20, 2025
  • A Simple Marine Aquarium Water Change CalculatorOctober 7, 2025
  • Simple Salt Water Mixing Salinity Adjustment CalculatorOctober 2, 2025
  • Specialised Uses For Internal Filters In Marine AquariumsSeptember 30, 2025

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  • Winter Reefing: How to Keep Your Marine Aquarium Warm When Temps DropDecember 23, 2025
  • Specialised Uses For Internal Filters In Marine AquariumsSeptember 30, 2025
  • Why Internal Filters Don’t Belong in Marine AquariumsSeptember 27, 2025
  • How to Clean a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Pristine Marine AquariumSeptember 24, 2025
  • How to Set Up a Hang-On-Back Filter for a Thriving Marine AquariumSeptember 20, 2025

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  • A Simple Marine Aquarium Water Change Calculator
  • Simple Salt Water Mixing Salinity Adjustment Calculator
  • Specialised Uses For Internal Filters In Marine Aquariums

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