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Article from Reef.org Brevard Area Reef Society (BARS) Beginners Guide to Setting up a Reef Tank A. Tank Basics B. Stand and Hood Selection C. Lighting - The Great Debate D. Sump E. Filtration F. Water Quality G. Sandbed and Rock H. Curing K. Timing I. Source of Livestock J. Detritivores L. Livestock selection N. Maintenance A word about setting up reef tanks When you set up a reef tank, you are making a commitment to maintaining as close to an ideal environment as you can for the corals, fish, and other invertebrates you will be housing. You need to research everything before you begin, it will save you money, frustration, and animal lives. There are tons of resources available in online libraries, books, online bulletin boards, and chat groups. Read, read, then read again. There are many different opinions in this hobby, some wives tales, and a great deal of 'making it up'. We suggest you read everything available to you and form your own opinions. Investin...

This is possibly not for the faint hearted! The swimming pool of the Golden Nugget hotel in Las Vegas has a water slide. So what, you might ask, before you realize that the slide runs directly through the hotel’s giant tank aquarium, which is full of tuna not to mention sharks.  It’s one way to get up close without getting bitten, I guess! Image Credit Flickr User roadsidepictures Image Credit Flickr User liltree Image Credit Flickr User Kenyon'r Travel Image Credit Flickr User bamalibrarylady Image Credit Flickr User maveric2003 Image Credit Flickr User Kestrana Image Credit Flickr User Joeypyrek Image Credit Flickr User sarahinvegas Image Credit Flickr User IRGlover Image Credit Flickr User IRGlover ...And here is someone actually using it! Image Credit Flickr User 02420 First Image Credit Maverick2003