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Reef Jar Tank Guides

Because reef jars (pico reefs) are the smallest saltwater setups, usually 2 gallons or less, their size makes them space-friendly and budget-conscious, but donโ€™t be fooled by their small size.

Reef jars come with quirks and need some planning to get right.

The guides below have everything you need to know, from picking the right jar to maintaining stable water parameters. Search or click an article below to get started!

pouring tap water in to bucket

Why You Should NOT Use Tap Water In Your Reef Tank

green water in reef tank

Why Your Reef Tank Water Is Green (Algae Bloom Fixes)

cloudy yellow water in reef tank

Clearing Up Yellow Water Issues In Your Reef Tank

how often to test pico water

How Often I Test Water Parameters In My Pico Reef

dosing a pico reef tank

What Are The Dosing Requirements For A Pico Reef?

pico water change schedule

Pico Reef: How Often To Do Water Changes

pico reef zoanthids perfect emperature

How To Maintain Proper Temperature In Your Pico Reef

pico reef circulation and flow

Pico Reef Circulation & Flow

marine salt saltwater

Marine Salt – Salt Water Mixing, Testing & Evaporation

lava rock pieces close-up

Can You Use Lava Rock In Your Reef Tank?

play sand in sandbox with toys

You Shouldn’t Use Play Sand In Your Reef Tank!

three substrates compared

Comparing Substrates For Pico Reef Tanks

bare bottom reef tank with liverock and corals

Why Bare Bottom Tanks Are Great For Pico Reefs

pico tank forceful cleaning method collage

Forceful Pouring Cleaning Method

reef jar sand with corals close-up

Choosing Sand For Pico Reefs And Reef Jars

Reef Rubble Pieces

Rubble For Your Pico Reef Tank?

ABI Tuna Blue LED Reef Bulb Review

PAR38 ABI Tuna Blue LED Reef Bulb Review

Pico Reef Lighting

Pico Reef Lighting

Kill Algae With Hydrogen Peroxide

How To Kill Algae With Hydrogen Peroxide (H202)

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