reef tank

collocation in English

meaningsofreefandtank

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reef
noun[C]
uk
/riːf/us
/riːf/
a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous ...
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tank
noun[C]
uk
/tæŋk/us
/tæŋk/
a container that holds liquid ...
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(Definition ofreefandtankfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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To transition a molly to saltwater, adjustment time is needed; increase the salt content to match thereeftankover a period of three hours.
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Barred angelfish are social fish and should be kept in pairs or larger groups in large enoughreeftanksettings.
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It may be kept in areeftank, but with caution.
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Watch your loved ones as they stand in the center of our 6 ft coralreeftankand feel like the fish are swimming right across your body!
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They prefer reef tanks to fish only tanks.
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Notwithstanding this general statement, they can become aggressive towards tank-mates when kept in smaller nano reef tanks.
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This strain of molly can also be kept in saltwater reef tanks, and provide clean-up duties for the tank.
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Because of its unique and beautiful look, this coral is popular in reef tanks.
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Given host corals in which to roost, these fish are a colorful and entertaining addition to reef tanks.
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Their suitability for reef tanks is hotly debated, so add at your own risk.
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This is especially common for show tanks and reef tanks.
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It is especially suited to nano reef tanks because of its small size.
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It is especially suited to nano reef tanks because of its small size, and the ability of the aquarist to closely monitor its health.
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Nitrates should not exceed 2 ppm in reef tanks, or 20 ppm in fish-only tanks.
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