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Welcome to Simple Reefs - Where we make your own slice of the ocean easy and affordable
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  • In this article, we answer an important question - What should the salinity be in your marine aquarium.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Salt & Salinity

    What Should The Salinity Be In My Marine Aquarium? Creating a Perfect Environment

    ByRichie Posted onJuly 2, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 3:57 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 3:57 pm

    In this article, we answer an important question – What should the salinity be in your marine aquarium.

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  • A worried man with curly hair pours a bucket of salt mix into a reef tank while a refractometer shows a dangerously high salinity reading of 1.032 SG; a space heater, tools, and car tires are visible in the background.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Salt & Salinity Mistakes and Mishap Mondays

    Mishap Monday: The Saltwater Top-Up Trap

    ByRichie Posted onJune 30, 2025 11:00 amFebruary 26, 2026 5:29 pm Updated onFebruary 26, 2026 5:29 pm

    In this Mishap Monday’s article, I talk about the time a friend of mine continually topped up his marine aquarium evaporation with saltwater.

    Read More Mishap Monday: The Saltwater Top-Up TrapContinue

  • In this article we are looking at what do Sg and PPT Mean? How They Measure Salinity
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Salt & Salinity

    What do Sg and PPT Mean? How They Measure Salinity

    ByRichie Posted onJune 27, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 3:57 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 3:57 pm

    In this article, we are going to answer the question of what do SG and PPT mean (Specific Gravity & Parts Per Thousand) and expand on how they measure salinity.

    Read More What do Sg and PPT Mean? How They Measure SalinityContinue

  • In this article, we talk about the importance of measuring salinity in your marine aquarium.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Salt & Salinity

    Refractometers and The Importance of Measuring Salinity

    ByRichie Posted onJune 25, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:24 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:24 pm

    In this article, we are going to be talking all about an affordable hero of your marine aquarium – refractometers and the importance of measuring salinity.

    Read More Refractometers and The Importance of Measuring SalinityContinue

  • In this article, you can use our handy Simple Reefs Salinity Calculator to find out how much salt you need to add to freshwater for a specific salinity.
    Building a Budget Reef Handy Calculators And Converters Marine Aquarium Salt & Salinity

    A Handy Salinity Calculator for Mixing Salt

    ByRichie Posted onJune 24, 2025 3:26 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:24 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:24 pm

    In this article, you can use our handy Simple Reefs Salinity Calculator to find out how much salt you need to add to freshwater for a specific salinity.

    Read More A Handy Salinity Calculator for Mixing SaltContinue

  • In this article, we are going to give you a handy water testing schedule for your marine aquarium.
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    An Easy to Follow Water Testing Schedule To Help You Get Started

    ByRichie Posted onJune 23, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we are going to give you an easy to follow water testing schedule that you can follow to keep your marine aquarium nice and stable.

    Read More An Easy to Follow Water Testing Schedule To Help You Get StartedContinue

  • In this article, we look at the importance of frequent testing when it comes to maintaining a healthy marine aquarium.
    Marine Aquarium Maintenance Marine Aquarium Water Testing

    Frequent Testing Can Prevent Problems Occurring in Your Marine Aquarium

    ByRichie Posted onJune 20, 2025 5:13 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we take a look at how frequent testing can prevent problems occurring in your marine aquarium.

    Read More Frequent Testing Can Prevent Problems Occurring in Your Marine AquariumContinue

  • In this article, we discuss the importance of using high quality test kits in your marine aquarium.
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    Why High Quality Test Kits are a Good Investment

    ByRichie Posted onJune 18, 2025 7:08 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we are going to be talking about why high quality test kits are a good investment and how to recognise them.

    Read More Why High Quality Test Kits are a Good InvestmentContinue

  • A stressed hobbyist in a garage holding a digital tester showing high nitrates, surrounded by expired test kits and a contaminated ammonia bucket next to a reef tank and a car.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Water Testing Mistakes and Mishap Mondays

    Mishap Monday: The Neglected Nitrate Test Catastrophe

    ByRichie Posted onJune 16, 2025 12:00 pmFebruary 26, 2026 5:13 pm Updated onFebruary 26, 2026 5:13 pm

    In this article, I am going to tell you the story of that time I neglected testing and my nitrates shot through the roof for an absolutely crazy reason.

    Read More Mishap Monday: The Neglected Nitrate Test CatastropheContinue

  • In this article, we look at why you should avoid low quality test kits in your marine aquarium.
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    Why You Should Avoid Low Quality Test Kits

    ByRichie Posted onJune 14, 2025 12:00 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we are going to be looking at why you should avoid low quality test kits as well as giving you some tips on how to recognise them.

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