Aquarium Starter Kits make it easy for you to get everything you need to begin building a happy, thriving saltwater fish tank.manbetx3.0最新Instead of trying to put your refugium together piece by piece, these kits are already pre-built to include the live algae and copepods, biological filtration, and bacteria starter you will need to get it up and going.
To start, the concentrated bacterial starter will initiate your cycle by providing multiple strains and species of bacteria, each responsible for a portion of the nitrogen cycle.These bacteria will settle and begin living in your biological media.Theceramic mediablocks, Marine Pure, provide a huge amount of surface area for nitrifying bacteria to colonize, which detoxifies ammonia and nitrite.In addition, they will serve as a copepod haven, wherepods can liveand reproduce without predation.That means you can maintain a stable population to feed finicky fish and keep the tank as consistent as possible.Thecopepods themselves are a mix of Tigriopus, Apocyclops, and Tisbe species so you can guarantee that you benefit from the strengths of each individual type.After all, a greater biodiversity means a healthier, more self-sufficient tank!Copepods consume detritus and phytoplankton, so each kit contains a bottle of blended phyto.Not only will your pods enjoy thislive food, but all filter feeding invertebrates and corals will as well.Finally, to finish off yourultimate refugiummanbetx3.0最新, is your choice of macro algae.Choose from a selection of different species to suit your tastes!manbetx3.0最新Macro algae actively removes nutrients and toxins from your system, and allows you to offer the cleanest, healthiest water possible to your livestock.
Our other offering, theClam Keeper kits, are great for aquarists who want to own a clam and don't know where to start.Eachkit contains your choice of blue or gold Maxima, assorted Derasa, or assorted Squamosa clam.Each will arrive at 5 to 6 centimeters, and is captive bred.Our signature copepod blend is included as well to ensure that your clam will stay clean.Clams will also consume any small pods that they filter out of the water column!Phytoplankton will complement copepods, and will ensure your clam is well fed with the best nutrition possible.The final item included will be aclam rock, something often overlooked but incredibly beneficial to your new addition.Clams enjoy strong current and need flow for survival.But, they are fragile and need to be allowed to attach themselves to the tank bottom or alive rock.It can be hard to find an area in a tank where flow is high enough, but that the clam won't constantly fall over or off the rocks.Clam Rocks are specifically created fromdry reef rockand offer a natural appearance, and a divot in the center to set the clam in.Here, they fit snug and can still fully extend their mantles, and can be placed in higher flow.The protection from the divot will encourage your clam to attach and acclimate quickly.No matter what species you want to keep, this starter kit is incredibly helpful to starting off on the right foot!
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Sean Beaversays
Awesome read and kits.Will definitely be looking into the clam kit when I decide to add clams.
Donna L Holdersays
i will think hard about this.sounds like fun
N Lsays
Wish these had been around years ago!
Jesussays
I always buy in kits.
Mariosays
Good Stuff
owais Noorzadsays
cool
Davidsays
We have one clam and it's doing good.One day when we get a bigger tank I'm planning on getting several
tarheelborn1982says
Merry Christmas
Nghia Lesays
Merry christmas
bu.nghia417says
Happy new year
amossays
hey guys
Chris Whalensays
I needed this article.
Kylesays
The kits are a great way for people to get started for a new addition to their aquarium!
Kylesays
I'm in the same boat
Austin beachsays
I will be starting to look into clams now thanks for the ideas!!
Jerry Pearsonsays
I SO want to order the large pack, but have to wait until the new year.lol
Ellen Apariciosays
Great starter packs offered by your company.
ocjake06says
Happy holidays
OwenFreybergsays
Have fun with that!
Asad Khansays
Very well put together
Traysays
Great starter kits for any reef tank needs.
Alex von Hochtrittsays
A starter kit like this would be awesome next time I set up a reef tank.Back in '95, last time I did it, it was…the hard way, over months.
Traysays
Great starter kits
Paul Kachirskysays
I need to get more copepods.
Brian J Vickerssays
Great products!!
blas artilessays
Thanks for the great info.Happy Holidays
Paul Kachirskysays
I need to get more copepods for my system
Tizzle Dextersays
Im thinking of setting up a smaller tank for a reef like a 55g.My last reef tank was 150g and put out way to much heat to keep inside.im really curious to try one of the refugium kits and the clam kits.
Bensays
Great post.Happy holidays
Christopher Gilleysays
Like
Darren Sungsays
great post!
Jayda Pattersonsays
These kits are an awesome way to jump start a diverse and thriving ecosystem within your tank!
Za Fish Guysays
This could set up a tank for the long haul.
Webohsays
Happy Holidays!
Jennifer Lyesays
Ordered some pods the other day
Garrett Wingosays
I got the clam kit, was very helpful!
Kristen Mavessays
I love that you offer this and take all the headache and toying around to a minimum!
tragikzmdsays
I love ordering your guys' copepods.My Mandarin is nice and fat.
Gerot Melosays
Happy Holidays!!
DANIEL SCHLAGMANsays
Interesting!
michael psays
When I get myself this Tank under the tree I Will have to order some fuge starter kits
Alexasays
Happy holidays!
Kyle Haggersays
Happy holidays
Josh Stevenssays
Very nice starter kits
Sean Simkinssays
Nice
Sean Simkinssays
Can't wait to try one
Chris Buswellsays
When I am ready to roll the dice on a clam, this is what I plan to use.
Jarred Tachierasays
This is helpful
Paul Cotesays
One of the best products for refugiums on the market
Regina Delphsays
So perfect for my granddaughter
Michael Hawcosays
I want
BRANDON Douglas STICKELsays
Great start
Dallas Tippiesays
This is a great idea for the beginning reef keepers.
Joey Gatlinsays
manbetx3.0最新Algae barn has great kits
ANTHONY CANDELORAsays
?
Gary Passwaterssays
I might get this when I start up my 120
ekersdsays
Great for people who are short on time – just buy everything with one click and get what you need.
Michaelsays
Got to love starter kits.
Derek Covatchsays
The starter pack is awesome, it's what I started my sump with.Couldn't be happier.
Derek Covatchsays
The starter pack is awesome, it's what I started my sump with.Couldn't be happier.
Paul Kachirskysays
I need to replenish my copepods.
Felix Roeschertsays
These are awesome!
Leo Minegishisays
These do come in handy!
Matt Traylorsays
This goes hand in hand with the other article.Tailoring a kit, specifically around the desired species the keeper wants to take care of, is brilliant!
Brian Badgesays
This perfect.I am moving next month and want to star a pod population for a future dragonet.The Kitsap make it easy.
Jacob T Wrightsays
Starter Kits really help make everything just work smoothly as long as you fallow the directions
Nicholas Hagstromsays
I think I will try these kits on the next tank!
Josh Gaysays
Pretty worthwhile packs and well priced
Josh Gaysays
Pretty great packs and well priced too
connorw88says
You guys make it too easy.Thanks.
Julianne Morgansays
manbetx3.0最新I love the idea of a macro algae tank.I should have started out with this kit first.Oh well.manbetx3.0最新More macro algae to be bought later.?
Colesays
I want to try one lol
Jarronsays
Good to know
Nicholas Nevinssays
I also plan in getting a clam kit
jason framessays
Super sad that I can't get clams here they are beautiful
Bladesays
Hear nothing but good things about this product
Josha Mitchellsays
Best starter pack hands down!!
Eric Homansays
Starter kits rock!
David Heathsays
I would love this
Kyle haggersays
Starter kit make it easy too get everything you need
Shawn Bakersays
Awesome
Christopher Burnssays
Makes you want a new tank
David DeMarcosays
manbetx3.0最新Cant wait to buy my first clam kit from algaebarn!
ceg0002says
That rock is awesome!
steveszczepanowskisays
Great for new tanks
Ashlee Smithsays
It would be great to have one of those!
Ashlee Smithsays
It would be great to have one of those!
Catherinesays
Nice!
maxbears34says
Happy Holidays!
Cynthia Sedlaceksays
Reasonable prices
Joe carsays
Love starter kits, makes things easier.
Sheila Beachsays
Would love to have a new tank starter kit
Keith McMillansays
??
Hasan Sarsoursays
Good post.
David Woolfsays
I'm starting my first reef tank and decided to go with a refugium in my sump.manbetx3.0最新The starter kit is great and I just finished adding the copepods and macro algae this week after adding media blocks and bacteria starter last week.manbetx3.0最新The starter kit makes it easy and I like knowing the macro algae has been treated, quarantined and inspected!
Jose Pachecosays
I will try it in my new tank
Chris Tezaksays
Fantastic!
Brad ODonnellsays
Would recomend to anyone starting a new tank great product and great wuslit6
GODLY MoTiOnZsays
Salt Water is tough for a amateur aquarium
Allensays
I would love to have one of these setups
Jeremy Ricesays
Want!
Dalbir Singhsays
Good info
John Moylessays
Nice
Rena Waltersays
Sounds great!
Ryan Smithsays
Love it
jose lozanosays
Merry Christmas
Richard Varonesays
Love having things bundled together, makes things easy!
Shaun Smallsays
May have to get this for my daughters new tank.AWSOME, can't waitr
Donald Carneysays
This is really nice
Jaysays
nice
Jeremy Cartersays
Bigger is better
Kurtissays
Here for the win!
Traysays
manbetx3.0最新Starter kits from Algae Barn have made a easy start to reefing.
Traysays
manbetx3.0最新Great Kits offered at Algae Barn
Traysays
Love the information
Jennifersays
Nice products and information
Traysays
Nice!!!
Joshua Wheatsays
I like this info
Frank Foderasays
cant wait to use these products.It makes so much sense to incorporate all the life forms to create healthy coral food and an ecosystem to make all the animals happy.
Bryan Tisdalesays
A must for the modern day reef tank.
Jeremy Halliburtonsays
Just started my first reef tank.Great info!
Matthew Semonishsays
!
Neilsays
I love this.I boutgh refegium starter kit also and so nice
Johnsays
True
caldeasays
Great way to start up a healthy tank
Ricky Dubesays
I've never heard a single negative thing about these kits.My friends swear by it, and I'm considering picking one up myself
Ansu Abrahamsays
I love the starter kits.Used one myself.
dcallahan56789says
I REALLY WANT ONE OF YOUR CLAM KEEPER PACKS!!!BUT I WAS WONDERING IF YOU GUYS HAD SOME BIGGER CLAMS THAN 2″??
Casey Whittingtonsays
Wish I would of seen this yrs ago My next tank I start I will 100% Use this
Stevesays
I will be in need of this to start my own colony
patburns99says
Interesting
Jordan Simssays
Got a combo pack for my 75, when I win the new tank under a tree I'll have to buy a new kit ?
Bo Heath Kinslandsays
Im so excited to get a larger tank and i will probably buy from you guys.The info is great and now i know what to do!Thanks much
Omar Pardosays
When I win this Tank under the tree I'll have to get these kits!
artsays
awesome
artsays
awesome awesome
artsays
very nice
artsays
very informative
artsays
interesting
John Demanko (@jmdreef)says
These products are amazing
Mike Muzzonesays
Going with a kit is by far the best way to go
Drew Rollmansays
I like the clam rocks.That has always been an issue with any clam i've had.Old shells have been my go to on the sandbed.
Ravisays
Happy Holidays!
dakottah7says
Great way to get a tank going!
Meghan Mulkerinsays
I'll be getting the Mandarin kit soon.I want all of the kits!
Robert Donlonsays
Happy Holidays!
Finnian Sheehansays
Merry Christmas!
conner stumpfsays
glad you guys offer things like this for newer hobbyists
Jorgesays
Very educational read
Corey Graesesays
Merry Christmas!
Robert Paniaguasays
I got one to set up my first refugium.Less than 2 months later and already have pods on my system
Courtney Hoardsays
This is definitely the way to go.I've always find it intimidating to start up a marine tank and I guess that is why I still only have freshwater.
Gabriela Monroysays
Love learning about shrimp.
Jean Pattisonsays
I just have a waterbox 5526 waiting for assembly.I will be upgrading from a 90 gal 15 years old.Once all is moved, I will be getting a refugium starter kit.Love your kits.
Michaelsays
Thanks!
Felixsays
These are awesome!
Gary Passwaterssays
Great post
Michael Quinonessays
Other than that intense blue, whats the benefit to clams?
tmanrogers95says
Nice
Nealsays
I could defiantly use one of these
ann.wirey1says
Starter kits are a nice brainer!Take out the guess work!Do it right the first time!♡
Tonysays
Looks like a cool option.
littlemoma1985says
I need one
Brian Dolphinssays
God Bless.
Ashley Msays
Would love to do this
Mike Muzzonesays
Starter kits are the best value
brandon.costellosays
Merry Christmas!
Echo Rodetskysays
I'm hoping to need one of these once I set up a larger tank.
Alejandro Rodriguezsays
A complete kit would make it much easier to have success in the saltwater hobby.
Juliansays
The TurboBoost is good
Courtneysays
Interesting!
Edward Rapososays
The mandarin started kit was perfect!Thanks for offering this!
Stephen sillersays
Awesome!!
Brandon Carotherssays
Good info
Cody W Pressnellsays
Happy Holidays!
Erik Harrisonsays
Copepods are awesome little bugs
Cory Lakerssays
Hopefully I win
Madelinesays
Good idea for beginners!
reapersalsasays
Good job
reapersalsasays
Good job
Bobbysays
Cool stuff!
Julie Bauknechtsays
Healthiest tank- that's the main idea!
Elcain Chasesays
I love aquariums!
Elcain Chasesays
Aquarium kits are so cool!
Elcain Chasesays
I want the aquarium please
John Jonessays
Need to get one!
Elcain Chasesays
last comment didnt work.
Cole Froerersays
Just getting into the hobby really so nice to know
Cassia Carvalhosays
I can't wait to get mine!
Doffreysays
Wish I had one of these when I started
Cadensays
Aquarium start kits are the best ways to get a new tank off the ground.
Rudy A Garciasays
A) Why didn't I know about these starter kits a year ago when I started my first reef tank
B) Thank our lord and savior Godzilla I found this now as I am in the middle of setting up my unused 10 gallon as another nano reef.
Ben Cameronsays
Best starter pack
Alex Fodorsays
Super cool!
Jaime Quintanillasays
Very useful for beginners such as myself
Ashtonsays
Good information, I've been interested in doing a salt water, I currently have 4 freshwater tanks but only one is fully stocked
Anthony Sansonesays
My sump is full of pods because of you guys!I love it!
Mahamudul Hasansays
Great tool to get started
Bennie Fitzgeraldsays
Now am just seeing everything i need to know to be successful in thia hobby for a first time hobbist
Terry Alcottsays
Fantastic!Merry CHristmas all!
Patrick Stephenssays
I've been meaning to try this kit out!Maybe I will on the next tank build ?
gdagod24says
Happy Holidays!
Carrie Charlessays
Definitely going to think about getting some of these!
Steve Ssays
Have a great new year!
Brent Grandidiersays
Great article!
Gregsays
Great starter kits
David muellersays
I like the refugium starter kit!Instead of putting everything together separately it takes the guess work out.If I ever start a new tank that'll be the way to go!
Tristan Smithsays
These kits are an awesome way to get started in my opinion.
Samsays
Those kits definitely sound helpful and necessary to getting a healthy tank up and running.
doug perrysays
I've always like putting together my own kits
OGsays
Happy Holidays!
Shawn R Sticesays
Nice!
reapersalsasays
I want this XD
aaronsays
Great info for a newbie
Erick Blaissays
Once again that clam kit is looking really good.
Tian Sorgsays
Would love a complete kit!!Total set up!
Eivind Parnas Schagesays
Happy holidays
Justin Bishopsays
good kit!
James walkersays
Wish someone had put together an article like this when i started the hobby 20 plus years ago
Nadia Mohandessisays
Cool
Barry Sylviasays
Merry Christmas!
Jeremy Lombardosays
Happy holidays
Joshua Deaversays
Nice
Joshua Deaversays
Nice article
Kyle kegleysays
Happy holidays
Cammey lolsays
good read
Krystal Whittingtonsays
Learned few key things, awesome write up
kellymhansensays
Great ideas
Danielsays
That's nice to know about the starter pack
Bethany Souzasays
I've started this…hope it turns out well…bc $$
Scott Buschesays
Happy Holidays
Matt Blefeldsays
Great way to instantly seed a fuge
bad72novasays
Pods and phyto are great but chaeto just does on me.
Salvadorsays
Found it very intriguing
Jonah Schwarzsays
F for wallet
Melanie Tavarezsays
Will definitely be looking into the clam kit when I decide to add clams
samuelwalker1996says
That's awesome, I will have to look into this when I start up my tank.
Max Humbachsays
Makes it a lot simpler in a kit!
Max Humbachsays
A lot easier!
liesle_memmottsays
The kits have been really a good item to offer.Thank you
Happy Holidays!
Rachael McConnellsays
Happy Holidays!
Alice Lewellensays
Would be great to try one!
Marlasays
Starter kits get better all the time
Houstonsays
I so want the clam keeper kit.
t.joudisays
Are these products good to use with Reef Roids?
Tomsays
Good to know.I am starting a 180 next year.
Mike Mijarezsays
I need to get a kit going!Nice products
Dustinsays
When I setup my refug, you guys are the only company i would trust!
Ryan Sladesays
These are a great way to understand what you need to start.Will be purchasing a couple different kits
Adam Gilbertsays
Great article!
John Louissays
I wish I would had this info when I first started, great tool to have.
Kalesays
Will definitely have to look at a clam kit when I'm ready for one.
Caleighsays
Happy Holidays!
Cameron Williamssays
Interesting
jennifersheasays
Kits make it easier for beginners for sure!
Samantha sandersays
What a great read!
Samantha sandersays
Awesome!
Karie Mabussays
Buying kits are such a good buy!
Michael Giontasays
kits sound good
paul pomeroysays
Happy Holidays
Mikesays
Great idea, will be looking into some clam kits
Kim Eberhartsays
Awesome kits.I definitely want to get the clam kit one my tank is more mature!
leyerin31says
Starting out brand new to this hobby.So glad I found this site and all the amazing information.Can't wait to get going on my tank!
victoria casellasays
I really like the clam rock!
Debbiesays
Thank you
Cassie schmicksays
Now I want another tank!It's never end for me wanting more.Guess it's time to open a store lol
kris_jns123says
Great post
Timothy Barragansays
I think that clam kit is calling my name.Very cool kit idea.
Luis Cosmesays
Great Kits!!!!
Sherrysays
Wanna try!
Sherrysays
Love the clams!
Reuben gundersonsays
Happy holidays
Eric Rosnicksays
Great information, just getting started in saltwater
Alisa Tejedasays
Agree.Kits are so helpful
Tami Rosesays
Can't wait to get a kit!
Tina R Ricesays
I want the package.Im saving up to get one
Tina R Ricesays
I want the package.Im saving up to get one
Michaelsays
Happy holidays!!!!!
bylerbcsays
Awesome read and I love these kits.
Andres Yakutasays
Buying a clam starter kit next ??
Elianesays
I will look for these kits for my new tank
Peyton Howingtonsays
Now I want a clam since the kit makes it so easy!
chereecartersays
Omg, your clam kits look awesome!Love that they come with the clam hammocks and will definitely remember if I decide to try clams!
tiffanymeyer1987says
If it weren't for starter kits I would have never been able to get into this hobby
Jonathan Dahlsays
On my next build I will spend more time cultivating a large microbiome after the initial cycle and let it mature in the tank before adding livestock.If I knew a year ago what I know now, I think I would not have had the first year battles that all come down to an unbalanced and immature reef.
Eric Dickeysays
I need one of these for when I win the contest *wink*
Martinsays
Cool!
Lizeth Larasays
Good luck everyone
Edgar Alvarezsays
It's always hard to find a good kit to use.
Victoria Brewersays
Happy New Year
Felixsays
Might have to upgrade
Nicholas Steelesays
Still a few years away from getting a clam but I will be coming back when I start looking!
chris peterssays
Your guys refugium starter kit is the very best.Maybe industry standard should be thrown around.
Waizsays
i hope to get clams soon
CTRsays
Happy Holidays
ainarmsays
Time to investigate the clam keeper kit.
neill0027says
Nice kits
Paul Marvinsays
I feel like the clam rock is definitely over looked and how important the foot of the clam actually is.
Elizabeth Macksays
So much useful information.I cannot wait to have a tank again and try my hand at saltwater.
Dennis Bresnahansays
You make this hobby a lot easier!Thank you!
Nicolesays
We are looking into bringing/breeding aquatic life in our home within the next few months.After looking over and reading the blog posts, I know where to go when we are ready!
Jesse Richardsonsays
Will Need the aquarium starter kit soon!Happy Holidays!
shackelford.jimsays
I'm planning to set up a saltwater predator tank later this year, And I'm hoping to do my first refugium on with that tank.Now seriously considering buying a kit to do it.
Craig Woodsays
Very Informative
Brockton Birkysays
Love this blog post!
Zack Fordsays
Awesome
stylewriter874says
I should get back into the clams.had to make the choice between Clams and a puffer
Randall Clawsonsays
Made me think about adding a clam to my tank.
Melaniesays
I sooo wish I could buy one!
hwarrenfeltzsays
so awesome!!
Gracie Scottsays
Awesome like it!!!
Jason Blairsays
I miss having a tank.They are so relaxing.
Dan Meltonsays
Great Read!!
Kaitysays
A short read but interesting!This makes me really want to get a clam in the near future!Happy 2020 everyone!!
Anthonysays
Sweet article happy holidays
Darrell Wheelissays
Nice info
megan_kimsays
Even if I don't win the giveaway, it looks like Ima going to be purchasing one of these kits VERY soon!
James Fieldssays
I need tanks ?
Chaz Henrichsays
Love the article
Charles Brookssays
This is a great product combo
Charles Brookssays
This is a great product combo
Jonathan Dahlsays
This kit is a no brainer for anyone starting a new tank.
pinckark11says
Kits are great starters!Thank you for the info!
Paul Brownsays
My Starter kit is on order
bri.dahlbergsays
Good stuff
kathy peasesays
These starter kits sound fabulous
josephine bylsmasays
I love starter kits for when you're a beginner!
Chicasays
Buffalo Bills
abby bakersays
merry christmas
Sharpsays
Great setup!
Sharalyn Andersonsays
Awesome!!
Chadsays
Good info
Kameron Hsays
The starter kits are honestly an awesome idea, it would be awesome to see these in my work place so I could recommend them to other hobbyists in the trade!It would save so much time and money getting everything sorted out all in one bundle!
Jayson Sissonsays
I have had clams before and always lose them I will try this kit when my tank is ready to add clams
bobbyoshisays
Merry christmas and happy new year
Julian Pillanssays
Kits are great because you get everything you need in one delivery and it's pre selected if you're unsure what you may need!
oscar101802says
This is what I used to seed my refugium
Amber Kolbsays
I love starter kits!They can be really helpful for a newbie.
Christopher Gomezsays
Cool kits
Tonya Tiptonsays
I love the idea of the starter kits.
artsays
very cool
Judi A Mitzelsays
I wish I had started with this when I first set up my tank!
Judi A Mitzelsays
I wish I had started with this when I first set up my tank!
jessemichaelelliottsays
when in doubt blog it out!
Bryan Tisdalesays
Clams.not quite in my future just yet.
Huntersays
Very Good!
robertsays
Amazing!
talonn77says
Can't wait till my tank cycles so I can get some great items