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Reference library

Sources

Every number on this site traces back to a source. This is the master list — peer-reviewed marine science, Randy Holmes-Farley's Reefkeeping chemistry series, manufacturer lab data, and named hobbyist work, in roughly that order of preference. How we weigh them when they disagree is documented on the method page.

  1. Underwater PAR Measurement and Sensor Immersion Effect

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Apogee Instruments · 2020 · Apogee Instruments Technical Note

    Cited on: Reef-tank lighting: PAR vs PUR, LED fixtures (PAR)

  2. Magnesium in Reef Aquaria

    Hobbyist publication

    Bingman, C. · 1999 · Aquarium Frontiers Online

    Cited on: Magnesium reference

  3. BRS Reef Chemistry / Two-Part Dosing Method and Calculator Basis

    Talk / presentation

    Bulk Reef Supply (BRSTV) · 2019 · Bulk Reef Supply, BRS Investigates / 52 Weeks of Reefing

    Cited on: Two-part dosing explained, Alkalinity dosing calculator

  4. Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility

    Book

    Calfo, A. & Fenner, R. · 2003 · Reading Trees / Wet Web Media

    Cited on: Species care, Stocking calculator

  5. The Reef Aquarium, Volume One: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates

    Book

    Delbeek, J. C. & Sprung, J. · 1994 · Ricordea Publishing

    Cited on: Starting a reef tank, Ideal reef parameters

  6. Guide to Best Practices for Ocean CO₂ Measurements

    Standard / reference work

    Dickson, A. G., Sabine, C. L. & Christian, J. R. (eds.) · 2007 · PICES Special Publication 3

    Cited on: pH reference, CO₂ / pH calculator

  7. The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Vols. 1–4)

    Book

    Fosså, S. A. & Nilsen, A. J. · 1996 · Birgit Schmettkamp Verlag

    Cited on: Starting a reef tank

  8. Marine Alkalinity Checker HI772 — Measurement Method and Accuracy

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Hanna Instruments · 2018 · Hanna Instruments

    Cited on: Alkalinity reference, Alkalinity dosing calculator

  9. Reef Aquarium Water Parameters

    Hobbyist publication

    Holmes-Farley, R. · 2002 · Reefkeeping Magazine, Issue 2

    Cited on: Ideal reef parameters, Alkalinity reference, Calcium reference

  10. An Improved Do-It-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Maintenance System

    Hobbyist publication

    Holmes-Farley, R. · 2006 · Reefkeeping Magazine

    Cited on: Two-part dosing explained, Alkalinity dosing calculator, Calcium dosing calculator

  11. Magnesium and Strontium in the Reef Aquarium

    Hobbyist publication

    Holmes-Farley, R. · 2003 · Advanced Aquarist

    Cited on: Magnesium reference, Magnesium dosing calculator

  12. What is Kalkwasser and How Do I Use It?

    Hobbyist publication

    Holmes-Farley, R. · 2002 · Reefkeeping Magazine

    Cited on: Kalkwasser dosing calculator

  13. The International Thermodynamic Equation of Seawater 2010 (TEOS-10): Calculation and Use of Thermodynamic Properties

    Standard / reference work

    IOC, SCOR and IAPSO · 2010 · UNESCO, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

    Cited on: Salinity & specific gravity calculator, Salinity reference

  14. The composition of Standard Seawater and the definition of the Reference-Composition Salinity Scale

    Peer-reviewed journal

    Millero, F. J. et al. · 2008 · Deep-Sea Research Part I, 55(1)

    Cited on: Salinity & specific gravity calculator

  15. Reef Foundation Program: Dosing the Foundation Elements

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Red Sea · 2019 · Red Sea Aquatics

    Cited on: Red Sea Foundation dosing calculator

  16. Feature Article: Lighting — PAR, PUR, and How Coral Uses Light

    Hobbyist publication

    Riddle, D. · 2008 · Advanced Aquarist

    Cited on: Reef-tank lighting: PAR vs PUR

  17. Salifert Test Kit Methods (Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphate)

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Salifert · 2017 · Salifert

    Cited on: Nitrate reference, Phosphate reference

  18. Nitrate and the Reef Aquarium: Sources, Sinks, and Sensible Targets

    Hobbyist publication

    Shimek, R. L. · 2003 · Reefkeeping Magazine

    Cited on: Nitrate reference, Vinegar (carbon) dosing

  19. The Triton Method and ICP-OES Reference Element Ranges

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Triton Applied Reef Bioscience · 2020 · Triton Labs

    Cited on: ICP testing for reef tanks

  20. Salt Mixes and Trace Element Composition (Product Documentation)

    Manufacturer / lab data

    Tropic Marin · 2021 · Tropic Marin / Dr. Biener GmbH

    Cited on: Salt-mix consumption calculator, Salinity reference

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