I recently took the leap and set up a reef tank using a canister filter. There are a lot of people who will say this is a disaster waiting to happen, but I’ve actually had a super simple experience that’s not any harder than keeping a traditional freshwater aquascape.

If you're thinking of setting up a macro algae tank, as your first steps into the saltwater side of the aquarium hobby you’ve made the right choice! Macro Algae tanks are a great way to get started, don’t cost much to set up and are really forgiving of mistakes. So in this guide, I’ll walk you through the process based on my first-hand experience.

The steps and items you need to beat Dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria in your marine aquarium. Rather than finding out which exact Dino type you have, I found it easier to just go with a blanket approach that deals with any and all types.