What is a aquarium sump or reef sump? Aquarium sumps give you greater control over your tank. They help to clean the water of accumulating organics with proper filtration. They also provide you a safe place to pour in additives and other needed elements to have a successful aquarium. One of the main reasons to […]
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Aquarium Basics 101 – Nitrogen Cycle, What is it?
The nitrogen cycle is a process that occurs in all aquariums, and it is essential for maintaining the health of the fish and other organisms living in the aquarium. This document will explain the “Cycle” and how it works. NH3 (ammonia) to N02 (Nitrite) The nitrogen cycle begins when fish produce waste in the form […]

Synergy Reef® Shadow Overflow Installation Video
In this video we show you how to install one of our Shadow® V2 Overflows onto an aquarium. We show you our technique on how we install the Shadow Overflow. Everyone’s system will be different, so use this video as a general guide on how to install it properly. This video assumes that you have […]
Synergy Reef® SK Series Sump Installation Instructions – SK44, SK60, SK72 Sumps
For Installation instructions please go to our Synergy Reef Documentation
Shadow® V2 Overflow Installation Instructions – How to Install the Shadow® V2 Overflow
For Installation instructions please go to our Synergy Reef Documentation
Shadow® V1 Overflow Installation Instructions – How to Install the Shadow® V1 Overflow
Installation Instructions: Thank you for choosing the Synergy Reef V1 Shadow® Overflow. Please note that these instructions are ONLY For the V1 Version of the Shadow® Overflow. The V1 has a serial number of 4999 and below. This is a Do-It-Yourself project and can be installed in either glass or acrylic aquariums. Always keep in […]
Plumbing the Shadow®Overflow to your sump – Q&A
Plumbing the Overflow to your Sump. So you now have your aquarium drilled and the overflow installed. If not, go back and watch this video on How to Drill You Aquarium for the Shadow Overflow. Now you need to get the overflow plumbed into you sump. Here are some questions you first need to ask […]
How to Plumb the Shadow V1 Overflow Rear Box Exterior
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this video we show you how to plumb the rear box of the Shadow Overflow. This is just how to hard plumb the fittings on the external side of the box. This is not a tuning video. We will be uploading that shortly. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Items needed to plumb the Shadow overflow Rear […]
How to Drill your aquarium for the Shadow® Overflow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This detailed video will show you how to properly drill your aquarium for the Shadow overflow system. Very simple and easy to do. Installation Instructions: Thank you for choosing the Synergy Reef Shadow® Overflow. Please note that this is a Do-It-Yourself project and can be installed in either glass or acrylic aquariums. Always keep […]
Synergy Reef Systems Shows Off Some Awesome Show Tank Setups
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