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Fully Equipped Nano Aquarium System -- Now with Increased Display Dimensions! All-In-One Plug & Play reef system Increased depth to add 40% more display space for better aquascaping potential Rimless, ultra-clear glass Built-in AIO rear sump filtration system with all the bells and whistles Max Nano REEF-SPEC Protein Skimmer Surface skimmer with removable combs 225 Micron filter bag, sponges, and REEF-SPEC carbon 240GPH Sicce Return Pump 240GHP Circulation Pump Automatic Top Off unit with 0.4 gallon freshwater reservoir Multidirectional, adjustable eyeball return nozzle Built-in Power Center to turn skimmer and pumps on/off for easy maintenance Rotatable rear sump screen for easy access to filtration compartment Includes ReefLED 50 Light and mount Coral-specific light spectrum with dedicated Moonlight channel WiFi-based lighting control via ReefBeat app Marine-spec aquarium cabinet in weatherproof white or black finish From lighting to filtration and stunning looks-- the Red Sea MAX NANO all in one aquarium series has a great recipe for success, allowing you to have your own piece of the ocean right in your living room.  Red Sea is constantly innovating and keeping up with current technology in the aquarium market and reefkeeping hobby. The MAX Nano AIO tanks now include LED lighting along with a full filtration system, in addition to circulation and return pumps. The ultra-clear glass lets you see your fish and corals' true colors in a sophisticated rimless design that will instantly bring life and elegance to any room. Max NANO Complete includes 1x Red Sea ReefLED 50 Light Over the past few years Red Sea has a lot of time dedicated to testing and researching LED lighting, and the culmination of those efforts led them to the ReefLED 50. Designed for optimal growth while producing great coloration with a pleasant shimmer effect. Red Sea didn't just stop with great function and form, they integrated the control of the light into the ReefBeat smart aquarium app. The ReefLED 50's built-in WiFi lets you directly connect the light to your smart device to set the daily schedule, color, intensity, and other features. Every Reefer Deluxe Aquarium Kit includes the ReefLED lights along with the appropriate amount of mounting arms.  Pump Power Center Max Nano has an integrated power switch box that circulation pumps the protein skimmer can be connected to for easy on/off control making them a true all in one aquarium system. MARINE-SPEC Cabinet Every MAX tank comes with a stand made for saltwater aquariums with marine-spec laminate cabinet, weatherproof epoxy painted doors, push open latches, and soft close stainless steel hinges. Stands are available in two exterior colors (black or white) where the interior will be black on both stand color options allowing for a cleaner overall appearance over time. Ultra Clear Glass Standard glass can "wash" out colors because of a small percentage of iron in all glass making it have a slight yellowing appearance. Red Sea uses an Ultra Clear beveled edge glass that has a low iron content allowing you to see the true color of your fish and coral without having any color distortion. The 8mm thick front glass lets Red Sea produce a rimless tank without the need for any ugly bracing.   Filtration and Circulation Proven Multi-stage filtration lets you keep even the most delicate corals and fish. The included return and circulation pumps are secretly hidden in the filtration compartment keeping the display portion looking clean and elegant. Along with the Reef-Spec Nano skimmer, media towers, extra space for additional filters and provisions to add a chiller too. RS Nano skimmers have a 3:1 water to air ratio creating the perfect skimming conditions within the body of the skimmer. With the advanced design of the protein skimmer, it will not be affected by water fluctuations due to evaporation and has an adjustable outlet gate creating the perfect skimmate consistency for the water conditions. Specifications Dimensions Display Tank - 18" L x 23"W x 18"H Total System w/ Cabinet (excluding light) - 18"L x 23"W x 52"H Water Volume Total System - 26 Gal Aquarium Display - 22.5 Gal Rear Sump - 3.5 Gal RO Reservoir - 0.4 Gal Glass Thickness Front - 5/16" Side - 5/16" Bottom - 5/16" Lighting Included LED - 1x ReefLED 50 + mount Nominal Total Output - 50W Control - Integrated WiFi control via ReefBeat app Circulation 1x 240 GPH hidden circulation pump Filtration Protein Skimmer Water Flow - 46 gph Protein Skimmer Air Flow - 15 gph Mechanical Filtration - Bubble trap sponge Filter Bag - 1x 225 micron thin-mesh bag Filter Media - 3.5 oz REEF-SPEC Carbon Cabinet Type - Marine Spec Weatherproof Color - Black or Pearl White Additional Accessories Integrated Power Center - Yes Integrated Water Top Up System - Yes

Red Sea Reefer Media Cups can be used in place of standard filter socks and be filled with a variety of filter materials. Dimensions - 4" x 8" Min Sock Opening - 3.5" Capacity - 1L Media Bag Size - 5" x 10"

The all-new REEFER G2 series of Reef-Ready aquarium systems has improved upon the REEF-SPEC infrastructure of the original Red Sea REEFER series. With a new and revamped water management system, extra-fortified plywood cabinets, thicker and rimless glass,ReefMat-compatible sumps, and extended warranty plans; the G2 REEFER aquarium series is designed to be the perfect canvas for the customized reef tank of your dreams! New & Improved Features Rimless ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with increased thickness Extra-fortified plywood marine-spec laminated cabinets (with additional aluminum “floating tank” supports on REEFER 625 G2 models and bigger) Dual side-facing return pump outlets for better water distribution (On REEFER 350 G2 models and bigger) Large central overflow box to hide piping, with a large surface skimmer with removable weir comb for easy cleaning Silent downflow system with enlarged rectangular inlet to reduce turbulence Assembly-ready piping now with extra bulkhead connectors in both Metric and USA sizes for customized setups New and improved high-precision valve on the downflow pipe for easier flow regulation and near-silent operation Professional REEF-SPEC sump, including: Mechanical filtration media compartment complete with micron filters and filter cups Adjustable height skimmer chamber Bubble trap RO Reservoir Plug & play ready for ReefMat 500 or 1200 Auto Filter Roller (sold separately) Additional chamber for chillers, controllers, or other equipment (on most models) Extra-fortified Glass and Marine-Spec Cabinets The G2 series of REEFER aquariums are rimless and constructed from ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with an increased glass thickness of up to 19mm. These strong glass tanks sit atop newly fortified cabinet stands made of plywood and with Marine-Spec, water-resistant lamination. Each cabinet stand follows the contours of the aquarium glass, with the larger REEFER G2 models featuring an additional “floating tank” aluminum support. Adjustable leveling feet & stainless steel hinges ensure a lasting and durable stand for your dream aquarium. Improved Water Management & Plumbing Up top, the G2 REEFER systems employ a large overflow box with dual side-facing return pumps for optimal water circulation and increased surface skimming. The overflow box includes a lid which hides plumbing components, as well as easily-removable weir combs for quick cleaning and improved surface skimming. Water then exits from the overflow box and travels down an enlarged and rectangular inlet to the downflow pipe, allowing for reduced turbulence & quieter operation. All G2 models also include a newly improved high precision valve on the downflow pipe, allowing for simple regulation to further tune your flow. Reef-Ready Sump– Now ReefMat Compatible As with the previous generation of REEFER, the G2 sump includes a mechanical filtration compartment complete with micron filter sock(s) and filter cup(s) to keep large pieces of debris and detritus from clogging pumps and other pieces of equipment. New to the G2, this chamber can be alternatively used to house a ReefMat 500 or 1200-- no modifications required! Water flows from the filtration chamber into the adjustable-height skimmer compartment, where the water will be kept at a steady level to aid in the best performance for your choice of skimmer, or any other filtration components that you choose to include. The water will then flow through the final bubble trap and into a chamber where the return pump (not included) can be placed to pump water back through the Reefer tank's return plumbing. Additional features of the Reef-Ready sump system include an RO reservoir that can hold a few days worth of top off water to keep the water level, salinity and flow rates consistent throughout the tank. 3+2 Extended Warranty Plans All REEFER aquariums have included a standard 2-year warranty. With the new G2 models, you can now purchase an additional 1-2 year warranty plan when registering your new system online. That’s a total of 5 years of worry-free protection! Specifications Display Tank Dimensions - 24"L x 20"H x 20"W Display Tank Volume - 33 Gallons Total System Height - 54" Total System Volume - 44 Gallons Sump Volume - 10 Gallons Front Glass Thickness - 3/8" Side Glass Thickness - 1/2" Bottom Glass Thickness - 3/8"

The all-new REEFER G2 series of Reef-Ready aquarium systems has improved upon the REEF-SPEC infrastructure of the original Red Sea REEFER series. With a new and revamped water management system, extra-fortified plywood cabinets, thicker and rimless glass, refugium-ready & ReefMat-compatible sumps, and extended warranty plans; the G2 REEFER aquarium series is designed to be the perfect canvas for the customized reef tank of your dreams! New & Improved Features Rimless ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with increased thickness Extra-fortified plywood marine-spec laminated cabinets (with additional aluminum “floating tank” supports on REEFER 625 G2 models and bigger) Dual side-facing return pump outlets for better water distribution (On REEFER 350 G2 models and bigger) Large central overflow box to hide piping, with a large surface skimmer with removable weir comb for easy cleaning Silent downflow system with enlarged rectangular inlet to reduce turbulence Assembly-ready piping now with extra bulkhead connectors in both Metric and USA sizes for customized setups New and improved high-precision valve on the downflow pipe for easier flow regulation and near-silent operation Professional REEF-SPEC sump, including: Mechanical filtration media compartment complete with micron filters and filter cups Optional refugium compartment Adjustable height skimmer chamber Bubble trap RO Reservoir Plug & play ready for ReefMat 500 or 1200 Auto Filter Roller (sold separately) Additional chamber for chillers, controllers, or other equipment (on most models) Extra-fortified Glass and Marine-Spec Cabinets The G2 series of REEFER aquariums are rimless and constructed from ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with an increased glass thickness of up to 19mm. These strong glass tanks sit atop newly fortified cabinet stands made of plywood and with Marine-Spec, water-resistant lamination. Each cabinet stand follows the contours of the aquarium glass, with the larger REEFER G2 models featuring an additional “floating tank” aluminum support. Adjustable leveling feet & stainless steel hinges ensure a lasting and durable stand for your dream aquarium. Improved Water Management & Plumbing Up top, the G2 REEFER systems employ a large overflow box with dual side-facing return pumps for optimal water circulation and increased surface skimming. The overflow box includes a lid which hides plumbing components, as well as easily-removable weir combs for quick cleaning and improved surface skimming. Water then exits from the overflow box and travels down an enlarged and rectangular inlet to the downflow pipe, allowing for reduced turbulence & quieter operation. All G2 models also include a newly improved high precision valve on the downflow pipe, allowing for simple regulation to further tune your flow. Reef-Ready Sump– Now ReefMat Compatible As with the previous generation of REEFER, the G2 sump includes a mechanical filtration compartment complete with micron filter sock(s) and filter cup(s) to keep large pieces of debris and detritus from clogging pumps and other pieces of equipment. New to the G2, this chamber can be alternatively used to house a ReefMat 500 or 1200-- no modifications required! Water flows from the filtration chamber into the adjustable-height skimmer compartment, where the water will be kept at a steady level to aid in the best performance for your choice of skimmer, or any other filtration components that you choose to include. The water will then flow through the final bubble trap and into a chamber where the return pump (not included) can be placed to pump water back through the Reefer tank's return plumbing. Additional features of the Reef-Ready sump system include an optional refugium compartment for growing chaeto or other macroalgae, as well as an RO reservoir that can hold a few days worth of top off water to keep the water level, salinity and flow rates consistent throughout the tank. 3+2 Extended Warranty Plans All REEFER aquariums have included a standard 2-year warranty. With the new G2 models, you can now purchase an additional 1-2 year warranty plan when registering your new system online. That’s a total of 5 years of worry-free protection! Specifications Display Tank Dimensions - 36"L x 20"H x 21"W Display Tank Volume - 54 Gallons Total System Height - 55" Total System Volume - 65 Gallons Sump Volume - 10 Gallons Front Glass Thickness - 1/2" Side Glass Thickness - 1/2" Bottom Glass Thickness - 1/2"

The all-new REEFER G2 series of Reef-Ready aquarium systems has improved upon the REEF-SPEC infrastructure of the original Red Sea REEFER series. With a new and revamped water management system, extra-fortified plywood cabinets, thicker and rimless glass, refugium-ready & ReefMat-compatible sumps, and extended warranty plans; the G2 REEFER aquarium series is designed to be the perfect canvas for the customized reef tank of your dreams! New & Improved Features Rimless ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with increased thickness Extra-fortified plywood marine-spec laminated cabinets (with additional aluminum “floating tank” supports on REEFER 625 G2 models and bigger) Dual side-facing return pump outlets for better water distribution (On REEFER 350 G2 models and bigger) Large central overflow box to hide piping, with a large surface skimmer with removable weir comb for easy cleaning Silent downflow system with enlarged rectangular inlet to reduce turbulence Assembly-ready piping now with extra bulkhead connectors in both Metric and USA sizes for customized setups New and improved high-precision valve on the downflow pipe for easier flow regulation and near-silent operation Professional REEF-SPEC sump, including: Mechanical filtration media compartment complete with micron filters and filter cups Optional refugium compartment Adjustable height skimmer chamber Bubble trap RO Reservoir Plug & play ready for ReefMat 500 or 1200 Auto Filter Roller (sold separately) Additional chamber for chillers, controllers, or other equipment (on most models) Extra-fortified Glass and Marine-Spec Cabinets The G2 series of REEFER aquariums are rimless and constructed from ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with an increased glass thickness of up to 19mm. These strong glass tanks sit atop newly fortified cabinet stands made of plywood and with Marine-Spec, water-resistant lamination. Each cabinet stand follows the contours of the aquarium glass, with the larger REEFER G2 models featuring an additional “floating tank” aluminum support. Adjustable leveling feet & stainless steel hinges ensure a lasting and durable stand for your dream aquarium. Improved Water Management & Plumbing Up top, the G2 REEFER systems employ a large overflow box with dual side-facing return pumps for optimal water circulation and increased surface skimming. The overflow box includes a lid which hides plumbing components, as well as easily-removable weir combs for quick cleaning and improved surface skimming. Water then exits from the overflow box and travels down an enlarged and rectangular inlet to the downflow pipe, allowing for reduced turbulence & quieter operation. All G2 models also include a newly improved high precision valve on the downflow pipe, allowing for simple regulation to further tune your flow. Reef-Ready Sump– Now ReefMat Compatible As with the previous generation of REEFER, the G2 sump includes a mechanical filtration compartment complete with micron filter sock(s) and filter cup(s) to keep large pieces of debris and detritus from clogging pumps and other pieces of equipment. New to the G2, this chamber can be alternatively used to house a ReefMat 500 or 1200-- no modifications required! Water flows from the filtration chamber into the adjustable-height skimmer compartment, where the water will be kept at a steady level to aid in the best performance for your choice of skimmer, or any other filtration components that you choose to include. The water will then flow through the final bubble trap and into a chamber where the return pump (not included) can be placed to pump water back through the Reefer tank's return plumbing. Additional features of the Reef-Ready sump system include an optional refugium compartment for growing chaeto or other macroalgae, as well as an RO reservoir that can hold a few days worth of top off water to keep the water level, salinity and flow rates consistent throughout the tank. 3+2 Extended Warranty Plans All REEFER aquariums have included a standard 2-year warranty. With the new G2 models, you can now purchase an additional 1-2 year warranty plan when registering your new system online. That’s a total of 5 years of worry-free protection! Specifications Display Tank Dimensions - 36"L x 20"H x 21"W Display Tank Volume - 54 Gallons Total System Height - 55" Total System Volume - 65 Gallons Sump Volume - 10 Gallons Front Glass Thickness - 1/2" Side Glass Thickness - 1/2" Bottom Glass Thickness - 1/2"

The all-new REEFER G2 series of Reef-Ready aquarium systems has improved upon the REEF-SPEC infrastructure of the original Red Sea REEFER series. With a new and revamped water management system, extra-fortified plywood cabinets, thicker and rimless glass, refugium-ready & ReefMat-compatible sumps, and extended warranty plans; the G2 REEFER aquarium series is designed to be the perfect canvas for the customized reef tank of your dreams! New & Improved Features Rimless ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with increased thickness Extra-fortified plywood marine-spec laminated cabinets (with additional aluminum “floating tank” supports on REEFER 625 G2 models and bigger) Dual side-facing return pump outlets for better water distribution (On REEFER 350 G2 models and bigger) Large central overflow box to hide piping, with a large surface skimmer with removable weir comb for easy cleaning Silent downflow system with enlarged rectangular inlet to reduce turbulence Assembly-ready piping now with extra bulkhead connectors in both Metric and USA sizes for customized setups New and improved high-precision valve on the downflow pipe for easier flow regulation and near-silent operation Professional REEF-SPEC sump, including: Mechanical filtration media compartment complete with micron filters and filter cups Optional refugium compartment Adjustable height skimmer chamber Bubble trap RO Reservoir Plug & play ready for ReefMat 500 or 1200 Auto Filter Roller (sold separately) Additional chamber for chillers, controllers, or other equipment (on most models) Extra-fortified Glass and Marine-Spec Cabinets The G2 series of REEFER aquariums are rimless and constructed from ultra-clear, beveled-edge glass with an increased glass thickness of up to 19mm. These strong glass tanks sit atop newly fortified cabinet stands made of plywood and with Marine-Spec, water-resistant lamination. Each cabinet stand follows the contours of the aquarium glass, with the larger REEFER G2 models featuring an additional “floating tank” aluminum support. Adjustable leveling feet & stainless steel hinges ensure a lasting and durable stand for your dream aquarium. Improved Water Management & Plumbing Up top, the G2 REEFER systems employ a large overflow box with dual side-facing return pumps for optimal water circulation and increased surface skimming. The overflow box includes a lid which hides plumbing components, as well as easily-removable weir combs for quick cleaning and improved surface skimming. Water then exits from the overflow box and travels down an enlarged and rectangular inlet to the downflow pipe, allowing for reduced turbulence & quieter operation. All G2 models also include a newly improved high precision valve on the downflow pipe, allowing for simple regulation to further tune your flow. Reef-Ready Sump– Now ReefMat Compatible As with the previous generation of REEFER, the G2 sump includes a mechanical filtration compartment complete with micron filter sock(s) and filter cup(s) to keep large pieces of debris and detritus from clogging pumps and other pieces of equipment. New to the G2, this chamber can be alternatively used etohouse a ReefMat 500 or 1200-- no modifications required! Water flows from the filtration chamber into the adjustable-height skimmer compartment, where the water will be kept at a steady level to aid in the best performance for your choice of skimmer, or any other filtration components that you choose to include. The water will then flow through the final bubble trap and into a chamber where the return pump (not included) can be placed to pump water back through the Reefer tank's return plumbing. Addtional features of the Reef-Ready sump system include an optional refugium compartment for growing chaeto or other macroalgae, as well as an RO reservoir that can hold a few days worth of top off water to keep the water level, salinity and flow rates consistent throughout the tank. 3+2 Extended Warranty Plans All REEFER aquariums have included a standard 2-year warranty. With the new G2 models, you can now purchase an additional 1-2 year warranty plan when registering your new system online. That’s a total of 5 years of worry-free protection! Specifications Display Tank Dimensions - 47"L x 21"H x 20"W Display Tank Volume - 72 Gallons Total System Height - 55" Total System Volume - 90 Gallons Sump Volume - 18 Gallons Front Glass Thickness - 1/2" Side Glass Thickness - 1/2" Bottom Glass Thickness - 1/2"

Red Sea Salt contains moderately elevated and balanced levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Magnesium, Bicarbonates) necessary for sustainable coral growth. When combined with our reef care recipes, it will maximize pigment saturation to bring out your coral’s most vivid colors, while encouraging growth up to twice the natural rate. Red Sea Salt’s Alkalinity of 8dKH makes it ideal for all reef aquarium types, and especially SPS dominated tanks. Natural seawater includes over 70 chemical elements. Most of them influence the water parameters, but only a few play a significant role in its overall chemical stability. These elements form the foundation of the reef environment and include three major elements: Calcium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonates. The three ‘foundation elements’ have a major effect on pH stability, Alkalinity, seawater ionic strength, and many of the coral’s biological processes (skeleton formation, ion-exchange, photosynthesis). Unlike the natural reef environment, where there is an immense reservoir of the foundation elements, the reef aquarium has limited resources that are quickly depleted by the aquarium inhabitants. Therefore, in order to enable sustainable coral growth, it is necessary to maintain higher than natural levels of the foundation elements. Original research carried out in Red Sea’s laboratory has shown that when increasing the levels of the foundation elements above the natural sea levels, a very specific ratio between the foundation elements is necessary for coral vitality, and the formation of a robust aragonite coral skeleton. Red Sea Salt is made according to these ideal ratios, removing the need to adjust the levels of foundation elements after water changes, and providing your corals with a healthy and stable home.

Care: EasyBehavior: SocialDiet: Frozen Food and Herbivore

Tigger-Pods are attractive large red copepods that swim upwards with a stimulating, jerky swimming motion which is attractive to both fish and people. Finicky fish love them! Tigger-Pods are perfect for culturing and restocking reeftanks & refugiums, as well as an excellent feed for fish, including mandarins and pipefish. They breed rapidly producing hundreds of eggs per female. Tigger-Pods are great for... Propagation Increasing Bio-Diversity Restocking of Reef Refugiums Care and Feeding Copepods are relatively easy to care for and maintain. They feed primarily on microalgae and can be fed our phytoplankton-based product blends such as Phyto-Feast. Copepods can live in your main tank, your refugium, or in a separate dedicated system. In your main tank, they will be eaten and depleted by your fish and corals. In your refugium they will thrive since there are no predators. Pods from your refugium can be periodically harvest and fed to your main tank. Copepods like to remain inconspicuous, so they will prefer an environment with nooks and crannies. In your main tank they will hide in your live rock and gravel. In your refugium they will hide in your macroalgae and other plants. Directions for Feeding while in the 6 oz bottle If you are going to keep them in the bottles for an extended period, remove the lid to increase oxygen in the water and put them in a refrigerator between 34 and 40 F. At this temperature their metabolism will slow, and they require very little oxygen or food. Alternatively, store the bottle in a cool place with the lid removed and feed them 1 drop of Phyto-Feast every other day. This method is for short-term because of waste build-up in the bottle. Directions for Feeding in a refugium Add 1 TSP (5mls) of Phyto-Feast per 25 gallons of refugium water. For example: a 100 gallon refugium will receive 4 TSP (20mls). The uneaten algae will make its way up to the display where it will be available to zooplankton and other filter-feeders. Some customer feed this way every day, some feed more infrequently. What you will need for Culturing in a Stand Alone Container We recommend at least 2 culture vessels in case one has issues. The vessels can be a 5 or 10 gallon aquarium, Tupperware container, etc. that holds water. Deep containers or carboys are not suggested.Culture water. You will need some freshly mixed clean saltwater. We use BTAC salt in our systems. Do not use water from an existing aquarium or culture as this will contaminate your attempt to start a new culture of copepods. A specific gravity of 1.020 to 1.025 for this species of copepod is suggestedSmall air pump, air stone, and airline tubing. You can also use rigid airline without an air stone. Very light aeration is adequate.No heater is needed. This species is very hardy. Try to avoid culture temperature exceeding 85F. Optimal temperature range is 60F to 85F.We recommend a small, direct light source like a simple dome, shop lamp - 12 hours on: 12 hours off.A food source, such as Phyto-Feast phytoplankton, is recommended.We don't use substrate in our cultures, but some people will have crushed gravel or sand and reef rock in their systems. We recommend that all substrate added is sterile and void of life so that you don't get any competing organisms in the culture.Directions for Culturing in a Stand Alone ContainerFill your container half to two-thirds with clean saltwater. Add the air source to the culture and run it very low (2-3 bubbles per second is ideal). Make sure you use a drip loop and check valve to keep water from getting into your pump and electrical outlet. Add a small amount of Phyto-Feast (1-2mls) to some culture water and stir until homogenized. Then gently pour the diluted algae in so that you can lightly color the culture tank. Do not add too much, or the water will foul. After you've acclimated your copepods to temperature, pour them in and you are all set! Over the next few weeks, your copepods will reproduce. It may seem at first that they aren't reproducing as fast as you would like, but once they get to a certain population level you will see an "explosion" of copepods in your culture vessel. On a daily or every other day basis, feed small amounts of Phyto-Feast necessary to keep the water lightly tinted, and monitor water quality. Crashes from overfeeding that leads to high ammonia and nitrite are possible, water changes can help if the water quality declines too much. Water changes can be performed when harvesting. See the next section for details. To harvest your copepods, a plankton collector/strainer of some sort is very helpful. A 90 microns sieve will catch all sizes, while 300 will help to separate out the juveniles and adults from the larval stages. You can siphon your copepods through the collector, insuring that when you feed them to your aquarium you are only adding copepods, not culture water. Discard the culture water and add new, clean saltwater to the culture to bring it back to the original level. You are essentially doing a water change when you siphon out the copepods. Make sure you do not dip your strainer in the copepod culture, and then in your aquarium, and then back in your culture vessel without cleaning it first. Likewise, keep siphon tubing and other equipment you use on your culture separate from equipment you use in your aquariums or larval tanks to avoid contamination. While you can always buy another batch of Tigger-Pods should your culture crash, you can avoid that frustration by not sharing equipment between different systems. You can also scoop the Tigger-Pods with a brine shrimp net but keep in mind that you will need to do a water change on the system as waste accumulates. Scooping can also stir up waste from the bottom, so do it carefully. You will see "mulm" accumulate on the bottom of the culture after a week or so. The mulm consists of bacteria, organic waste, copepod molts and the copepod nauplii (babies). The nauplii prefer to be on the bottom of the tank feeding on algae and organic waste, so when siphoning this out, try to screen it first and put them back in the culture. It's ok to return some of the mulm to the tank. It's also a good idea to add a small amount of mulm to a new culture since there is bacteria in it that will help rapidly cycle. Add RO/DI water to the culture as evaporation occurs. It's a good idea to make a mark on the culture with tape or a sharpie to keep track of the original water level. Receiving your Tigger-Pods Tigger-Pods are wonderful little creatures, full of energy, fun to watch, and great food for your reef tank. When you receive your shipment, there are some steps you can take that will help ensure their health and survival. Upon arrival, you may notice the Tigger-Pods aren't very active. This is normal when cold shipped or cold stored. As the bottles warm up, the Tigger-Pods will become more active. It is not uncommon to have a few of the oldest copepods to die from old age. We pack the bottle with life stages above 300 microns, so the bottle will be full of juveniles and egg-bearing females. On average, we add at least 10% more in every bottle to account for any DOA. Open bottle cap and remove the inside liner, if there is one. Let the bottle stand at room temp for 2 hours to allow the temperature to rise. The Tigger-Pods can be poured directly into your refugium and/or main tank. We recommend that you add copepods after lights out. Turn off all pumps, add the copepods and wait 30 minutes before returning your system to normal function. Since some of the copepods will cling to the side of the bottle after pouring, make sure to rinse the remainders out with clean saltwater so that you get every last animal. Tigger-Pods feed on microalgae and we recommend feeding them with Phyto-Feast. Phyto-Feast can be dosed directly into both your refugium and main tank. The recommended feeding rate is 1 TSP per 100 gallons for a display tank without refugium or 1 TSP per 25 gallons when dosing to the refugium. This can be done each day, depending on the bio-density of your reef tank. Add the dose near a powerhead or wavemaker to disperse the concentrate when adding to the display. When adding the dose to the refugium, mix it with some tank water to homogenize and then pour it in. Longer Term Storage Tigger-Pods can be stored in a refrigerator (33-42°F / 1-5°C) to slow down their metabolic processes, which will increase store shelf life.

Sizing Reference: Egg crates are 1/2" per square. 2 squares are 1". Lighting Reference: Pictures were taken under ATI Blue Plus and ATI Coral Plus T5HO Lighting. Picture: Actual frag shipped will be a different shape and size. This picture is for reference only as many frags are made from a mother colony.

Matrix™ is a high porosity biomedia that provides efficient biofiltration for the removal of nitrogenous waste. Matrix™ is a porous inorganic solid about 10 mm in diameter. Each liter of Matrix™ provides as much surface (>~700 m2) as 170 liters of plastic balls! Plastic bio-materials provide only external surface area, whereas Matrix™ provides both external and internal macroporous surface area. These macropores are ideally sized for the support of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. This allows Matrix™, unlike other forms of biomedia, to remove nitrate along with ammonia and nitrite, simultaneously and in the same filter. Matrix™ is completely inert and will not breakdown. It need not be replaced. Since the majority of the bacteria are internal, Matrix™ may be rinsed when needed without damaging the filter. Matrix™ is compatible with all types of wet or wet-dry filters. Sizes: 100 mL 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L, 20 L, 100 L

Care: EasyBehavior: SocialDiet: Flake Food, Frozen Food and HerbivoreHabitat: Reef

Care: EasyBehavior: SocialDiet: HerbivoreHabitat: Reef

Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF Sea Salt has been designed to meet the special requirements of reef aquariums with optimized concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which promote the growth of corals. The lower buffering and the correct pH value serve to stabilize the natural water values, and particularly, the hardness of carbonates, even with the use of calcium reactors. Natural and stable conditions for delicate marine life are achieved only by accurately balancing all influencing factors. Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF is thus the ideal foundation for the care and growth of fish, corals and other aquatic invertebrates in modern reef aquariums. Use seawater prepared with Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF for regular water changes in your seawater aquarium, to start a new aquarium and to re-equilibrate the pH of a tank. Benefits: Optimizes calcium- and magnesium concentrations as well as alkalinity and pH. Designed to meet the special requirements of modern reef aquaria with higher calcium requirements. Especially designed for use with calcium reactors or mineral additives. To maintain the alkalinity in a 7-8° dKH range. Manufactured from pure, pharmaceutical grade salts. Contains all major- and minor elements in the exact proportions found in tropical sea water. The 70 trace elements are completely soluble due to the use of the mixed-crystal method. Compliance with the most stringent quality control measures for the production of pharmaceuticals ensures nature-identical seawater. Produced with pharmaceutically pure salts, without any nitrate or phosphate additives or other unnatural enrichments.   How to use: To achieve a salinity level of 32-35 ‰ (psu), dissolve 35 ml of Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF per liter or approximately ½ cup of Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF per US gallon water. Dissolve almost all of the salt in a clean container already filled with the full volume of RO/DI water at a temperature of 73-77°F / 23-25°C while circulating/stirring the water. Do not concentrate the mixture by adding the full amount of salt to a smaller amount of water. Note: Always add the salt to the water, never the water to the salt. Making a concentrated mixture will cause a calcium carbonate precipitate to form. When you have added ALMOST all of the salt and the mixture is fully dissolved and clear, start measuring the specific gravity with a hydrometer or similar instrument. Keep adding small amounts of salt until the specific gravity is the value you desire. The specific gravity of the sea salt solution should range from 1.025 to 1.027 (at 73-77°F / 23-25°C) and the pH-value should be in the range of 8.0 – 8.4. If all parameters ​​are correct, the salt water is ready to use. After setting up a new aquarium it takes a few weeks of water being circulated and correct lighting conditions to achieve the biologically stable environment required for the care and breeding of delicate marine organisms. A weekly, partial water change, replacing 10 % of the total water volume with Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF, will help to maintain the water quality that your livestock needs for good health. Parameters: approx. 7° KH, calcium approx. 440 ppm, magnesium approx. 1350 ppm Application: For reef tanks with higher calcium requirements. To maintain the alkalinity in a 7-8° dKH range; particularly suitable when using a calcium reactor. Use the new dosing calculator for an easy determination of the required amount of salt for your aquarium.

Sizing Reference: Egg crates are 1/2" per square. 2 squares are 1". Lighting Reference: Pictures were taken under ATI Blue Plus and ATI Coral Plus T5HO Lighting. Picture: Actual frag shipped will be a different shape and size. This picture is for reference only as many frags are made from a mother colony.