Designing the steel stand for the new 400g, i knew I'd want a full length walkboard, allowing me to work anywhere in the tank comfortably.

The waste (brine) water from my RO system is better used to water the foundation of my home.

That first burst of water coming off the membrane contains elevated levels of TDS, and that reduces the DI resin's lifespan.  Watch the TDS meter for the first 60 seconds

This is the regulator I use, which comes highly recommended.  It costs about $180 (free shipping when I bought it), and comes with a three year warranty.  It's

Titration water testing was so last year. Using a magnetic stirrer, I'm able to quickly perform test after test and determine the water parameters from each of my tanks. It's

The longer you have an aquarium, the more tools you'll acquire. It's nice to know what experienced hobbyists use, and I thought I'd share the stuff I turn to for the various