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Staff Picks

Staff Picks is a list of recommended equipment that we actually use on our own tanks here at SaltwaterAquarium.  You will see a category for each staff member and the gear they are currently using on their own tanks or have recently used.  We aren't just making these up because we think they look cool, this is what we are actually using in our own reef tanks.

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  • Real Reef Rock (by the pound) - Mixed Sizes - Real Reef

    Real Reef Rock (by the pound) - Mixed Sizes - Real Reef

    Real Reef

    $6.99
    "By the Pound" means you are choosing the weight of your rock.  Ex: Qty 5  is 5 Pounds of Rock, NOT 5 Rocks. Selling individual rocks is impossible due to the fact that every rock is unique in size/shape/weight.   Rock Sizing:...
  • Chaeto (Spaghetti Algae) Chaetomorpha

    Chaeto (Spaghetti Algae) Chaetomorpha

    SaltwaterAquarium

    $35.00
    Chaeto ships UPS 2 Day Air - We only ship Chaeto Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday till 1 pm to prevent it from sitting in UPS trucks/warehouses over a weekend. Spaghetti Algae, as Chaetomorpha is sometimes referred to, grows in a tangled mass. It...
  • VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive Propeller Wave Pump - Ecotech Marine

    VorTech MP40wQD QuietDrive Propeller Wave Pump - Ecotech Marine

    Ecotech Marine

    $469.99
    The gold standard for generating flow in reef tanks, the VorTech® is unsurpassed in beauty and functionality. Dimensions Dry-Side: 3.00 x 2.25 inches (76.0 x 57.0 mm) Wet-Side: 3.00 x 3.00 inches (76.0 x 76.0 mm) Flow Flow: 4,500+ gallons...
  • HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

    HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

    Hanna Instruments

    $79.99
    We are pleased to announce our NEW HI98319 waterproof salinity and temperature tester! Waterproof and floats! Includes 4x of the Salinity Calibration Fluid Packets. Automatic Calibration – A 35.00 ppt solution is used for calibration and...
  • Glass & Acrylic Cleaner (8 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    Glass & Acrylic Cleaner (8 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    Fritz Aquatics

    $8.79
    Most household glass cleaners contain ammonia or other harsh chemicals that are toxic to fish, reptiles and invertebrates. Fritz Glass & Acrylic Cleaner is ammonia free and safe to use on exterior surfaces around an aquarium or terrarium. Unique...
  • (306T-WIFI) WiFi Aquarium Heater Controller - Inkbird

    (306T-WIFI) WiFi Aquarium Heater Controller - Inkbird

    Ink Bird

    $59.99
    Pre-wired Electronic Heating Thermostat Temperature Controller and Digital Timer Controller for Aquariums, now with WIFI control. ITC-306T WIFI is a pre-wired heating output temperature controller with time function specifically for aquariums. It can be...
  • Apex COR 20 - Controllable Flow/Return Pump - Neptune Systems

    Apex COR 20 - Controllable Flow/Return Pump - Neptune Systems

    Neptune Systems

    $399.99
    COR 20 - This pump is identical in physical size to the COR 15 but with the addition of an External power supply can push over 2000gph! All that flow for less than 100w of power and it is nearly silent. After deciding to do this larger, higher flow...
  • POD PACK Multiple Copepod Pack- Reef Nutrition

    POD PACK Multiple Copepod Pack- Reef Nutrition

    Reef Nutrition

    $71.00
    When it comes to copepods, Reef Nutrition has you covered whether you want to seed a tank, boost a population, use for feed or culture.  Pack contains 6 oz bottles of LIVE Apex-Pods, LIVE Tigger-Pods and Artci-Pods concentrate. Keep in...
  • Versa VX-1 Dosing Pump (Single Head) - Ecotech Marine

    Versa VX-1 Dosing Pump (Single Head) - Ecotech Marine

    Ecotech Marine

    $209.99
    The Versa is a specifically designed peristaltic pump from EcoTech Marine. The Versa is extremely precise, robust and versatile.  The Versa is capable of being used as a dosing pump, as an auto top off (ATO) pump and even for automatic water...
  • Captive-Bred Black & White Ocellaris (Amphiprion ocellaris) - ORA

    Captive-Bred Black & White Ocellaris (Amphiprion ocellaris) - ORA

    ORA

    $29.99
    The Black Ocellaris is a stunning color morph of A. ocellaris that is sometimes referred to as the Darwin Ocellaris or the Darwin False Percula.  This is a naturally occurring variation for the species with a very limited range.  It...
  • Syncra SDC 3.0 WIFI Return Pump (260 - 800 gph) - Sicce

    Syncra SDC 3.0 WIFI Return Pump (260 - 800 gph) - Sicce

    Sicce

    $249.99
    SYNCRA SDC 3.0 is the latest to complete the successful Sicce Wi-Fi controllable pumps range This compact pump integrates all SYNCRA SDC pumps main features and has been upgraded by an immediate and easy set up system while connecting the pump to the...
  • Neptune SKY LED Aquarium Light - Neptune Systems

    Neptune SKY LED Aquarium Light - Neptune Systems

    Neptune Systems

    $869.99
    The SKY is a 200w, LED aquarium light, with patented diffuser technology, that smoothly blends all of its 104 LEDs to create a homogeneous field of coral-health-optimized light — no hotspots, no disco-ball effect, no need to augment it with other...
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    Black Standard Aquarium Controller Mounting Board - Adaptive Reef
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    Black Standard Aquarium Controller Mounting Board - Adaptive Reef

    Adaptive Reef

    $153.99
    $130.89
    The perfect solution to help organize and control the rat's nest of wires that most aquariums suffer from.  This board was created to easily allow you to mount an apex, power strips, equipment controllers and much more so they are easily accessed an...
  • Syncra SDC 6.0 WIFI Return Pump (530 - 1450 gph) - Sicce

    Syncra SDC 6.0 WIFI Return Pump (530 - 1450 gph) - Sicce

    Sicce

    $349.99
    SYNCRA SDC are the latest generation of SYNCRA pumps and are equipped with integrated intelligence systems to meet the needs of advanced recirculating applications. With programming freedom, controllability is finally coupled with power, energy...
  • MP60 Vortech (Mobius) Quiet Drive Pump (MP60M-QD) - Ecotech Marine

    MP60 Vortech (Mobius) Quiet Drive Pump (MP60M-QD) - Ecotech Marine

    Ecotech Marine

    $879.99
      In an aquarium, having the right amount of flow is crucial to the health of the ecosystem. With VorTech QuietDrive choosing the correct water circulation equipment has never been easier.VorTech pumps are designed by aquarists to be...
  • Syncra SDC 9.0 WIFI Return Pump (800 - 2500 gph) - Sicce

    Syncra SDC 9.0 WIFI Return Pump (800 - 2500 gph) - Sicce

    Sicce

    $469.99
    SYNCRA SDC are the latest generation of SYNCRA pumps and are equipped with integrated intelligence systems to meet the needs of advanced recirculating applications. With programming freedom, controllability is finally coupled with power, energy...
  • Radion XR30 G6 Pro LED Light Fixture - EcoTech Marine

    Radion XR30 G6 Pro LED Light Fixture - EcoTech Marine

    Ecotech Marine

    $999.99
    In the aquarium, enjoy richer colors, pop more fluorescence and create the ultimate balance between crisp and actinic. From its inception, Radion has set the standard for what full spectrum aquarium LED lighting can be. The 6th generation pushes the...
  • TDO-3 oz Value Pack Chroma Boost Fish Food (3x - 3 oz) - Reef Nutrition

    TDO-3 oz Value Pack Chroma Boost Fish Food (3x - 3 oz) - Reef Nutrition

    Reef Nutrition

    $27.99
    TDO Chroma BOOST is a granulated and pelleted fish and coral feed "top-dressed" with Haematococcus (which provides an excellent source of astaxanthin) for vibrant color and superior nutrition.  New formulation optimized with 400 ppm astaxanthin for...