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  • In this article, we are looking at which test kits you should buy for your marine aquarium.
    Marine Aquarium Maintenance Marine Aquarium Water Testing

    Which Test Kits Should You Buy for Your Marine Aquarium?

    ByRichie Posted onJune 13, 2025 2:00 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we are following up on our article on the importance of test kits by looking at which test kits you should buy for your marine aquarium.

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  • In this article, we are looking at the importance of test kits in a marine aquarium.
    Marine Aquarium Maintenance Marine Aquarium Water Testing

    The Importance of Test Kits To a Marine Aquarium

    ByRichie Posted onJune 12, 2025 2:59 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:35 pm

    In this article, we are going to be looking at the importance of test kits to a marine aquarium and why you should be testing your water.

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  • Cover image for the article 'How to Cycle a New Marine Aquarium', showing a new saltwater tank with dry rock and sand. In the foreground, a hand holds an ammonia test kit with a test tube showing a blue result next to a color chart, alongside bottles of Dr. Tim's One & Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria and Ammonium Chloride, and a notepad reading 'Simple Reefs Cycling Guide
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    How To Cycle a New Marine Aquarium Safely, Quickly, and On a Budget

    ByRichie Posted onJune 7, 2025 1:46 pmFebruary 21, 2026 8:04 pm Updated onFebruary 21, 2026 8:04 pm

    Before you buy your first Clownfish, you must establish a biological filter. Cut through the complicated chemistry jargon and discover the week-by-week testing timeline for safely cycling your new saltwater aquarium.

    Read More How To Cycle a New Marine Aquarium Safely, Quickly, and On a BudgetContinue

  • We are going to show you how to give your marine aquarium cycle a boost with bottled bacteria.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Give Your Marine Aquarium Cycle a Big Time Boost Using Bottled Bacteria!

    ByRichie Posted onJune 3, 2025 4:06 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm

    In this article, we are going to be looking at how bottled bacteria can be used to give your marine aquarium’s cycle a big time boost.

    Read More Give Your Marine Aquarium Cycle a Big Time Boost Using Bottled Bacteria!Continue

  • We are taking a look at what to do when your marine aquarium cycle has stalled due to a lack of surface area for bacteria.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Stalled Cycle – Do You Have Enough Surface Area For Bacteria?

    ByRichie Posted onMay 30, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm

    We are continuing our series on stalled cycles by asking the question do you have enough surface area for bacteria and is that the cause of your stalled cycle?

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  • We explain how you can have high nitrates or non-existent nitrates after cycling a marine aquarium.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Stalled Cycle – Nitrates Too High Or Non-Existent after Completed Cycle

    ByRichie Posted onMay 29, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm

    In this article, we are continuing our look into stalled cycles by giving a few reasons and solutions for why your nitrates are too high or non-existent after completing a cycle.

    Read More Stalled Cycle – Nitrates Too High Or Non-Existent after Completed CycleContinue

  • An image showing a cycling marine aquarium with a warning sign for high nitrites.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Stalled Cycle – My Nitrites Aren’t Dropping After Cycling My Marine Aquarium?

    ByRichie Posted onMay 28, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm

    We are continuing our series on stalled cycle by looking at what do to if your nitrites aren’t dropping after cycling your aquarium.

    Read More Stalled Cycle – My Nitrites Aren’t Dropping After Cycling My Marine Aquarium?Continue

  • We are taking a look at how a bad test kit can incorrectly indicate your marine aquarium has high ammonia.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Stalled Cycle – Could a Bad Ammonia Test Kit Be The Reason?

    ByRichie Posted onMay 27, 2025 11:00 amAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:36 pm

    In this article, we are going to be examining how a bad test kit could incorrectly indicate the presence of high ammonia in your aquarium, effectively stalling your cycle.

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  • A frustrated hobbyist in a garage clutches their head as yellow fumes rise from a saltwater aquarium containing dry rocks; a bucket of live sand, tools, and a "Dead Stall" ammonia reading are visible in the foreground.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling Mistakes and Mishap Mondays

    Mishap Monday: The Dry Rock Cycle Stall

    ByRichie Posted onMay 26, 2025 11:00 amFebruary 26, 2026 5:18 pm Updated onFebruary 26, 2026 5:18 pm

    In this article, I tell the story of that time my dry rock stalled my marine aquarium cycle and tell you how you can avoid doing the same thing.

    Read More Mishap Monday: The Dry Rock Cycle StallContinue

  • We are looking at how organic die off on rocks or sand can cause a stalled cycle in a marine aquarium.
    Building a Budget Reef Marine Aquarium Cycling

    Stalled Cycle – Organic Die Off On Rocks or Sand Causing a Stalled Cycle?

    ByRichie Posted onMay 23, 2025 6:46 pmAugust 26, 2025 4:48 pm Updated onAugust 26, 2025 4:48 pm

    In this article, we are looking at what happens when organic die off on rocks and sand slows down and stalls a marine aquarium cycle.

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