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Scaling Up: Transitioning from a Standard Reef Tank to a UNS Full Reef System

Thinking about upgrading to a premium reef aquarium? Discover how to successfully transition from a standard reef tank to a stunning Ultum Nature Systems full reef setup.

06 October, 2025

Advice Aquariums Reefkeeping

Coral Zoning & Aquascape Layout in UNS Reef Systems: Maximising Growth & Aesthetics

Learn how to zone corals effectively within a UNS reef aquarium. Discover expert aquascaping tips, coral placement strategies, and layout ideas to maximise growth, colour, and aesthetics.

06 October, 2025

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Marine Salt 101: Choosing the Right Salt Mix for Your Aquarium

Choosing the right marine salt mix is essential for a healthy saltwater aquarium. Learn the differences between reef salts, fish-only salts, and premium formulations in this beginner-friendly guide.

25 September, 2025

Freshwater vs Saltwater: Choosing the Right UNS Dual AIO Setup

Freshwater or saltwater? Discover the key differences between freshwater and marine UNS Dual AIO setups, including costs, maintenance, livestock, and aquascaping possibilities.

11 September, 2025

Advice Aquariums lighting

How to Choose the Right Aquarium Light: Spectrum, PAR & Colour Temperature

Learn how to choose the perfect aquarium light by understanding spectrum, PAR, and colour temperature. Discover expert lighting advice for freshwater plants, reef corals, and tropical fish.

08 September, 2025

The Charterhouse Aquatics Help Guides Blog provides comprehensive and practical advice on maintaining aquariums, offering expert tips, step-by-step guides, and product reviews to ensure a healthy and thriving aquatic environment for hobbyists and professionals alike.

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Corals LPS Marine Aquariums Reefkeeping

Acans, Blastomussa and Candy Canes: Easy, Colourful LPS Coral Care

How to keep acan, Blastomussa and candy cane corals: lighting, flow, feeding, placement, fragging and fixing common L...

05 November, 2026

Corals Marine Aquariums Reefkeeping SPS

Montipora and Acropora: A Beginner's Guide to Your First SPS Corals

When to add your first SPS corals, the parameters Montipora and Acropora need, lighting, flow, pests and fixing tissu...

05 November, 2026

Corals Marine Aquariums Reefkeeping Soft Corals

Toadstools, Kenya Trees and Star Polyps: Fast-Growing Soft Coral Care

How to keep toadstool and leather corals, Kenya trees, green star polyps and xenia: lighting, flow, placement, carbon...

05 November, 2026

Custom Aquarium Case Studies

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Mayfair Piranha Aquarium

This project quickly became one of our team’s favourites—a striking 4.2-metre-long freshwater aquarium built in colla...

04 June, 2025

Bespoke Reef Aquarium

This custom reef aquarium was built for a senior manager at one our corporate clients in the City of London. After sp...

07 February, 2025

Room Divider Aquarium

This huge 3 metre aquarium acts not only as a focal point of the room but also as a divider in a lounge space in Sout...

07 February, 2025

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Charterhouse TV

Introducing Hex Controller Boards - Charterhouse TV

With the increasing number of aquarium devices that include controller boxes, long wires and power blocks, cable mana...

23 July, 2024

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TOP 5 AQUARIUM ACCESSORIES - Charterhouse TV

Keeping an aquarium can be hugely rewarding, but we all know that life can often get in the way and it's easy to skip...

25 June, 2024

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ITC Reefculture REEF DELETE - Charterhouse TV takes a closer look.

25 June, 2024

Marine & Reef Salt

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Troubleshooting Salinity Issues in Your Marine Tank

Discover how to identify and fix common marine aquarium salinity problems. Learn about evaporation, ATO failures, tes...

22 July, 2025

Advice Aquariums beginner Reefkeeping

How to Mix Reef Salt Correctly for Your Aquarium

Learn how to mix reef salt correctly for your marine aquarium. Discover the right salinity, equipment, mixing process...

22 July, 2025

Advice Aquariums beginner Reefkeeping Water-Quality

Understanding Salinity in a Reef Tank: Causes, Effects, and Solutions!

Learn everything you need to know about reef tank salinity, including ideal levels, common causes of fluctuations, te...

07 June, 2024

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Veiled Chameleon Care Guide: Enclosure, UVB, Misting and Feeding

How to keep a veiled chameleon: a mesh enclosure, basking heat, strong UVB, misting and drinking, live insects, suppl...

01 November, 2026

Lizards Reptiles Skinks

Blue Tongue Skink Care Guide: Vivarium, Heat, UVB and Diet

How to keep a blue tongue skink: vivarium size, basking heat, UVB, deep substrate, a varied omnivore diet and handling.

01 November, 2026

Reptiles Tortoises

Tortoise Care Guide: Housing, Heat, UVB, Diet and Hibernation

How to keep a Hermann's or Horsfield tortoise: indoor housing, basking heat, UVB, a weed-based diet, calcium, outdoor...

01 November, 2026

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