Learn how to keep a desktop reef tank stable and thriving with simple routines, smart design, and beginner-friendly tips from PNW Custom.

Worried your corals will outgrow a desktop reef tank? Learn how to manage coral growth with smart stocking, trading, fragging, and beginner-friendly tips.

Here’s a simple, realistic, beginner-friendly approach to solving algae in your desktop tank.

Discover the top 5 accessories that make maintaining a desktop aquarium easier and more enjoyable. Improve stability, boost aesthetics, and upgrade your small tank setup.

Why Salinity Stability Matters When water evaporates, the salt stays behind. This means that the salinity level rises unless you replace the lost water with pure RODI water. Thankfully, PNW Custom aquariums are designed to limit those swings from the start. Our Tip: We recommend using a salinity refractometer or Hanna Tester so that you always have an accurate reading of your salinity. Aim to be within the 1.024–1.027 range. What is RODI water? RODI water stands for Revers

Learn how to maintain your PNW Custom Desktop Aquarium with easy weekly routines, helpful accessories, and a free downloadable checklist for long-term tank success.

Learn how to keep your desktop aquarium cool during the summer with these expert tips. Discover how a Cooling Kit and Auto Top Off from PNW Custom can help maintain stable temperatures and water levels.

At PNW Custom, we specialize in desktop tanks, and we’re here to bust the top five myths about these mighty little aquariums.