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2. Reef aquarium - Wikipedia

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   A nano reef is a type of marine aquarium that is typically less than 140 litres (30 Imperial gallons / 37 US gallons). The exact limit that distinguishes a nano reef from a regular reef is somewhat ill-defined. Some claim that anything less than 180 litres (40 Imperial gallons / 48 US gallons) would qualify.

3. Powerhead (pump) - Wikipedia

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   An aquarium powerhead is a water pump completely submerged into an aquarium to circulate water. Description. An aquarium powerhead is typically used to create flow throughout the tank. For example, a single powerhead could be used at one end of a freshwater aquarium to simulate a laminar river current, or multiple powerheads can be positioned ...

4. Sump (aquarium) - Wikipedia

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   Sump (aquarium) A sump with three compartments including a protein skimmer. In fishkeeping, a sump is an accessory aquarium tank in which mechanical equipment is kept. [ 1][ 2] A remote sump allows for a clutter-free display tank. It is found mainly in a reef aquarium or marine aquarium. The sump sits below the main tank, and is used as a ...

5. Aquarium - Wikipedia

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   A freshwater aquarium with plants and various tropical fish. An aquarium (pl.: aquariums or aquaria) is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aquatic reptiles, such as turtles, and aquatic plants.

6. Protein skimmer - Wikipedia

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   Protein skimmer. A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used to remove organic compounds such as food and waste particles from water. It is most commonly used in commercial applications like municipal water treatment facilities, public aquariums, and aquaculture facilities. Smaller protein skimmers are also used for filtration of ...

7. Marine aquarium - Wikipedia

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   A marine aquarium is an aquarium that keeps marine plants and animals in a contained environment. Marine aquaria are further subdivided by hobbyists into fish only ( FO ), fish only with live rock ( FOWLR ), and reef aquaria. Fish only tanks often showcase large or aggressive marine fish species and generally rely on mechanical and chemical ...

8. Calcium reactor - Wikipedia

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   A calcium reactor is an efficient method to supply calcium and trace elements to a reef aquarium. Reactors may be used in elaborate freshwater and brackish aquariums where freshwater clams and other invertebrates need a constant supply of calcium. Calcium reactor. In marine and reef aquariums, a calcium reactor dissolves a calcium carbonate ...

9. Aquarium filter - Wikipedia

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   Air-driven corner filter. Aquarium filters are critical components of both freshwater and marine aquaria. [1][2][3] Aquarium filters remove physical and soluble chemical waste products from aquaria, simplifying maintenance. Furthermore, aquarium filters are necessary to support life as aquaria are relatively small, closed volumes of water ...