Complete systems
AIO & nano reef tanks
Compact kits, sump or no sump, system size, UK support and what a finished setup really costs.
Coverage & control
Reef lighting
Coverage, mounting height, power draw, app ecosystems and UK prices, matched to real tank sizes.
Export & aeration
Protein skimmers
Sizing that goes beyond the headline rating: footprint, air draw, control and how much upkeep they need.
Return & circulation
Pumps and wavemakers
Flow, head height, control, noise and wattage, and which pumps suit which reef layouts.
Source water
RODI systems
Stages, membrane output, water pressure, replacement costs and fitting to UK plumbing.
Measurement
Test kits and monitoring
Method, range, resolution and cost per test, plus the difference between precise and genuinely useful.
Stability
Dosing and controllers
Automation ecosystems, pump channels, monitoring, running costs and what happens when things fail.
Recurring essentials
Salt and consumables
Cost per mixed litre, UK availability, batch details and which salts suit which maintenance routines.