Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BeanAnimal's Reef Home of the BeanAnimal Silent and Failsafe Aquarium Overflow ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://beananimal.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Biodiversity as a Reefing Buzzword](https://beananimal.com/articles/biodiversity-as-a-reefing-buzzword/) - "Biodiversity" gets used a lot in reefing discussions, often as if the word itself explains something. It usually does not. - [Dorm Fridge Chillers?](https://beananimal.com/articles/dorm-fridge-aquarium-chiller/) - Can a dorm fridge be used as an aquarium chiller? This must read article sorts out the science from the internet lore, once and for all. - [Why the Redfield Ratio Misleads Reef Keepers](https://beananimal.com/articles/the-redfield-ratio-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-the-reef-tank-buffet/) - The Redfield ratio describes how organisms are built — not how your water column should be balanced. Learn what N:P actually means for your reef tank. - [Triton Core7 - The Missing Calculator](https://beananimal.com/tools/triton-core-7-the-missing-calculator/) - [Aquarium Salinity Adjustment Calculators](https://beananimal.com/tools/aquarium-salinity-adjustment-calculators/) - [Fluid Dynamics for the Reef Keeper](https://beananimal.com/articles/hydraulics-for-the-aquarist/) - Ever wanted to know how much water a bulkhead can handle? This article helps you understand and apply basic physics to water flow in the aquarium. - [Tropic Marin Precision Hydrometer Correction Calculator](https://beananimal.com/tools/tropic-marin-precision-hydrometer-correction-calculator/) - Use this simple calculator to temperature correct your Tropic Marin Precision Floating Hydrometer readings and never guess about your aquarium salinity again! - [Real Smolov Jr. Calculator](https://beananimal.com/tools/real-smolov-jr-bench-press-calculator/) - No need to signup or pay to use the only accurate Smolov Jr. Bench and Smolov Jr. squat calculator on the internet. Forget the rest, use the best. - [The Real Risk of Botulism When Smoking Uncured Jerky: Virtually Zero](https://beananimal.com/other/the-real-risk-of-botulism-when-smoking-uncured-jerky-virtually-zero/) - Don't listen to dogma from the uninformed fear mongers on your favorite smoking forum. Beef Jerky can be safely made without curing salt as long as basic food safety practices are followed. - [Caffeine Overdose Calculator](https://beananimal.com/uncategorized/caffeine-overdose-calculator/) - [PAR Meters - Illuminating or Not?](https://beananimal.com/articles/par-meters-illuminating-or-not/) - [Beam Calculator - Second Moment and Deflection](https://beananimal.com/tools/beam-calculators-second-moment-and-deflection/) - [Beam Deflection - Easy Engineering for Aquarists](https://beananimal.com/articles/beam-deflection-easy-engineering-for-aquarists/) - This easy to understand engineering lesson uses layman's terms and simple math to allow anybody calculate beam deflection for aquarium stands or other projects. - [Noo-Psyche K7 Profile Generator](https://beananimal.com/tools/noo-psyche-k7-profile-generator/) - Noo-Psyche K7 profile generator can be used to generate custom QR Code lighting profiles for Noo-Psyche K7 Pro III reef aquarium LED light fixtures. - [Dough Rise Calculator for Pizza & Bread](https://beananimal.com/tools/dough-fermentation-calculator/) - A simple to use dough rise calculator for bread dough and pizza dough fermentation. It can accommodate multiple rise stages and yeast concentrations. - [Equilibrium Curing Calculator for Amazing Jerky and Bacon](https://beananimal.com/tools/equilibrium-curing-calculator/) - A simple Equilibrium Curing Calculator for wet or dry curing of meats such as bacon and jerky using Insta-Cure #1 (aka Prague Powder, aka Pink Cure #1). - [Aquarium Feeding Timer with 555 timer IC](https://beananimal.com/projects/555-based-aquarium-feeding-timer/) - A simple to build adjustable aquarium feeding timer that will stop the return pump for feeding and then turn it back on automatically when time has expired. - [Aquarium Heaters: What you need to know!](https://beananimal.com/articles/aquarium-heaters-what-you-need-to-know/) - Aquarium heaters are the most overlooked, yet critical piece of equipment in the home aquarium. Learn how to protect your aquarium with a fail-safe setup. - [Aquarium Water Change Calculator](https://beananimal.com/tools/aquarium-water-change-calculator/) - Use this aquarium water change calculator to chart how a given water parameter will rise or fall over the course of multiple water changes. - [The Solution is Dilution](https://beananimal.com/articles/the-solution-is-dilution/) - [Easy to make Artisanal Applewood Smoked Bacon](https://beananimal.com/other/diy-artisanal-applewood-smoked-bacon/) - BeanAnimal's take on homemade bacon. Read along to find out why this DIY Artisanal Applewood Smoked Bacon recipe is so good! - [Wood Fired Pizza Oven](https://beananimal.com/projects/wood-fired-pizza-oven/) - [HID Lighting - A Technical Overview](https://beananimal.com/articles/hid-lighting-explained/) - An HID lighting primer covering high output lighting types for reef aquariums and horticulture. Educational schematics and explanations for most topologies. - [Outlet Strips](https://beananimal.com/articles/outlet-strips/) - Why most outlet strips (plug strips, outlet bars) are not suitable for aquariums and can cause injury or death. What to look for in a suitable and safe product. - [Hanna Checker HI-736 Opinion](https://beananimal.com/articles/hanna-hi-736-checker-hc-opinion/) - [DIY Acrylic Sump](https://beananimal.com/projects/diy-acrylic-sump/) - Plans and construction details for a 75 gallon DIY acrylic aquarium sump that includes bubble traps (baffles) and a refugium or live rock section. - [6 Foot Tall DIY Protein Skimmer](https://beananimal.com/projects/6-foot-tall-diy-protein-skimmer/) - DIY 6 foot tall (7 with collection cup) protein skimmer for a reef aquarium. Constructed with acrylic and clear PVC. Full construction details and image gallery. - [Old Tank Syndrome](https://beananimal.com/articles/old-tank-syndrome/) - Many mature reef aquariums suffer from what is called "Old Tank Syndrome", a situation where years of sequestered phosphates and nutrients put a strain on the healthy of the entire system. This is a first hand account of my OTS troubles. - [Electricity and the Aquarium](https://beananimal.com/articles/electricity-and-the-aquarium/) - [Thermodynamics for the Reef Aquarist](https://beananimal.com/articles/thermodynamics-for-the-reef-aquarist/) - Why is my fish tank (aquarium) overheating? Basic thermodynamics explained and applied. Answers tp simple questions regarding aquarium temperature control. - [Lanthanum Chloride and Tangs](https://beananimal.com/articles/lanthanum-chloride-and-tangs/) - Lanthanum Chloride dosing in reef aquaria is an extremely effective means of phosphate removal. A growing body of evidence shows that fishes of the genus Zebrasoma may be highly sensitive to such treatments. This article examines my first hand experience. - [Silent & Fail-Safe Aquarium Overflow System](https://beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system/) - Build the world famous "Bean Animal" silent and fail-safe aquarium overflow system. No noise, no adjustment, no floods. A truly set and forget setup that makes the Durso and Stockman style of standpipes obsolete! Build your own today! ## Pages - [BeanAnimal's Reef - home of the Amazing Bean Animal Overflow](https://beananimal.com/) - Beananimal’s Reef - home of the Amazing Bean Animal Overflow and various other reef aquarium, electronics and engineering projects. Powered by beer and pizza. - [Shop](https://beananimal.com/shop/) - Got BeanAnimal? 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