Who we are
Saltwater Aquarium Guide is an independent editorial site covering saltwater aquariums, reef tanks, marine fishkeeping, and home reef ecosystems. Our editors collectively run mixed reefs, SPS displays, fish-only marine systems, and several nano builds — so reviews come from people with skin in the salt.
Why we exist
Most reef-keeping content online is either spec-sheet aggregation or thinly veiled affiliate spam. We exist because there's a real gap between "best of" lists and the reef-tested reality of running these systems day after day. We'd rather publish 20 deeply tested guides than 200 spun ones.
What we cover
- Equipment reviews — protein skimmers, reef LEDs, wavemakers, tanks, sumps, automation
- Livestock profiles — reef-safe fish, corals, invertebrates, cleanup crew
- Setup guides — beginner saltwater, nano reef, mixed reef, SPS, FOWLR, peninsula, luxury
- Water chemistry — salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nutrient management
- Aquascaping — rockwork design, flow planning, coral placement
- Interactive tools — see the homepage
Editorial standards
See our Reef Editorial Methodology for our 90-day equipment testing process, livestock care standards, editorial independence policy, and affiliate transparency.
How we make money
Affiliate commissions from Amazon, full stop. No paid placement, no native ads. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
Get involved
Join our newsletter on the homepage. Pitch a story or send a correction via Contact. The reef community made our editors who they are — we'd love to hear from yours.