Reef gear picks
Short lists for the gear that actually changes how a tank runs. Each category has a budget, a value, and a premium pick — chosen for a reason we'll explain, not because a vendor paid for placement. Prices are approximate and links go to Amazon.
Test kits
Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, phosphate — titration vs. colorimeter.
8 picks →
Dosing reagents
Two-part, all-in-one, and the pharma-grade dry chemicals behind them.
5 picks →
Reef lights
AI Prime to Radion — matched to coral type and tank footprint.
4 picks →
Return pumps
AC reliability vs. DC controllability for the heart of a sump system.
2 picks →
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