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Your guide to successful desktop aquariums: before, during, and long after setup.

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New to Desktop Aquariums? Start Here.

If you’re considering a PNW Custom tank, or wondering if a micro aquarium is right for you, this is the best place to begin.

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Maintenance Tips &
Tools

Most maintenance takes just a few minutes. We’ll show you how to keep your tank stable without overcomplicating things.

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Livestock Education

Not all livestock is suitable for small aquariums, even if it’s commonly sold elsewhere. This section focuses on what actually works long-term in micro and desktop environments.

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Troubleshooting
& Common
Questions

Every aquarist runs into challenges. The key is knowing what you’re seeing and how to respond calmly.

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Join our Micro Reefing: Small Tank Takeover Facebook group and connect with hobbyists who are passionate about desktop reefs. Inside the group, you’ll see real setups from real people, get stocking inspiration, learn from shared successes (and mistakes), and ask questions in a supportive, beginner-friendly space.

Join our Group

Download our Desktop Aquarium Weekly Checklist

This customized checklist will walk you through the key daily steps to maintaining your desktop aquarium.

For PNW Custom Tanks Under 5 Gallons:​

For the Small-In-One XL 5 Gallon:

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Download Our
Invertebrate and Fish Compatability Charts

Ready to add invertebrates and fish to your aquarium but unsure what types you can add? Reference these compatibility charts.

Watch our YouTube Videos

How To Frag Corals in Your Micro Tank
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A Day With a Traveling Micro Reef in Portland, Oregon
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A Reef at Work: BBWolf’s Small-In-One
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Back in Stock! Our 1 Gallon Small-In-One Desktop Aquarium
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2 Minute Water Change | 40oz Micro Tank
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How To Do a Quick & Easy Water Change On Our 1 Gallon Small-In-One
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Weekly Maintenance | PNW Custom 40oz Micro Reef Tank
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Adding Corals | PNW Custom 40oz Micro Reef Tank
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Read Our Blog

Owning a freshwater or saltwater tank is a constant cycle of experimenting, innovating, and learning. The articles below were created to help you get started and maintain long term success so that you can enjoy your tank for many years.

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Community Spotlights

Maintenance Blogs

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Share Your PNW Story

Have a PNW Custom aquarium (or a few)? We want to hear from you! Share your experience with your tank and inspire others in our upcoming features.

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