Saltwater Aquarium FAQ's

Automated Reefing

Automated Reefing

We've been trialling a new method of reefkeeping here at Yorkshire Reefs over the past two years. It's minimal effort, zero water changes, and much less testing than ever! All...

Automated Reefing

We've been trialling a new method of reefkeeping here at Yorkshire Reefs over the past two years. It's minimal effort, zero water changes, and much less testing than ever! All...

Maintenance on a Reef Aquarium

Maintenance on a Reef Aquarium

Daily Feed the fish  Clean the glass  Dose KH, calcium, magnesium, and coral food as needed if you don't have a dosing pump.  Check and top up for evaporation with...

Maintenance on a Reef Aquarium

Daily Feed the fish  Clean the glass  Dose KH, calcium, magnesium, and coral food as needed if you don't have a dosing pump.  Check and top up for evaporation with...

Adjusting Nutrients (Nitrate and Phosphate) in Reef Tanks

Adjusting Nutrients (Nitrate and Phosphate) in ...

Keeping nitrate and phosphate balanced is an important part of saltwater aquarium keeping. Not only are these two parameters essential for coral health, but they are linked to how algae...

Adjusting Nutrients (Nitrate and Phosphate) in ...

Keeping nitrate and phosphate balanced is an important part of saltwater aquarium keeping. Not only are these two parameters essential for coral health, but they are linked to how algae...

Common Marine Algaes ID

Common Marine Algaes ID

Everyone gets algaes from time to time. Don’t panic! When your tank isn’t looking its best, it can always come back around. The trick is to have patience, and go...

Common Marine Algaes ID

Everyone gets algaes from time to time. Don’t panic! When your tank isn’t looking its best, it can always come back around. The trick is to have patience, and go...

Starting a New Saltwater Aquarium

Starting a New Saltwater Aquarium

An easy to follow, step-by-step guide. When you start a new tank, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The advice we give to everyone is: be patient, test your water, and...

Starting a New Saltwater Aquarium

An easy to follow, step-by-step guide. When you start a new tank, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The advice we give to everyone is: be patient, test your water, and...

Water Testing 101 With Yorkshire Reefs

Water Testing 101 With Yorkshire Reefs

You need to test the following things at least once per week. If you can do it more often, that’s great! Remember to keep a log of all your test...

Water Testing 101 With Yorkshire Reefs

You need to test the following things at least once per week. If you can do it more often, that’s great! Remember to keep a log of all your test...