Next, we're going to erect a safety net for those unexpected costs or low estimates. We will do this by subtracting a set amount from your overall budget. The interest in Reef Aquariums has recently grown in popularity so rapidly, that everyone, including Pet Store owners and personnel, have a hard time keeping up with all the developments that are occuring. New filtration methods, and newequipment, appear in the magazines, and in advertising, every month. Newer methods for keeping such aquariums, including very hi-tech instrumentation, are being advocated all the time.
Sophisticated testing is recommended as well.
In short, a completely different approach than the one Hobbyists and Stores have been accustomed to, leading to a lot of confusion and misunderstandings,especially since some of the recommendations have not been tested over long periods of time yet, and may even conflict. There are several steps to setting up a new reef aquarium. Make sure that you read through all of these steps before beginning. You may find that you must begin later steps in the series so that when you get to them, the components needed will be ready. There are several steps to setting up a new reef aquarium.