| Reef aquarium supplies do not come cheap, as | | | | aquarium necessitates careful handling and proper |
| these have different needs from regular "fish | | | | maintenance, but this does not have to translate |
| only" tanks and "fish only with live rock" tanks. As | | | | to huge expenses. |
| the names of the last two imply, the composition | | | | Reef aquarium supplies that can be bought in bulk |
| of these types of tanks is quite simple, requiring | | | | include aquarium supplements. Calcium chloride, |
| care only for the fish and "live rock" or coral | | | | magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate serve |
| skeletons. Reef aquariums, on the other hand, are | | | | to balance a tank's water chemistry, providing the |
| more complex because other than fish, they are | | | | best possible environment for marine life. For |
| also home to live corals and aquatic invertebrates. | | | | keeping aquariums clean, activated carbon and |
| However, maintaining a reef tank shouldn't have | | | | granular ferric oxide can remove pollutants, |
| to eat up a large chunk of the hobbyist's budget. | | | | undesirable pigments and algae growth. Aquarists |
| Buying supplies in bulk can save them a | | | | need not worry about having to use up these |
| considerable amount of money, not to mention | | | | supplies immediately because they last long. From |
| the hassle of constantly running to the shop for | | | | one gallon to five, hobbyists can purchase the |
| refills. The latter is especially helpful for those | | | | right amount they'll need for a specific span of |
| whose hectic schedules can't afford them the | | | | time while saving a lot of money in the process. |
| time to go shopping. Taking care of a reef | | | | |