Coral
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): 3 Days of No Lights = Coral Death
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): 3 days of darkness will harm your corals
The rest of the story: 3 days of darkness is a method used to control nuisance algae. The idea behind it is simple: without light, algae dies. Also …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): No Coraline? Clearly Something Is Wrong
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): If your saltwater tank doesn’t have coraline algae growing in it, then your tank isn’t healthy.
The rest of the story: The hunt for coraline algae always makes me laugh as there are hobbyists who hate …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #129: Protect Your Frags From Harm
I love getting new frags for my tank. And I HATE it when they get knocked over or buried by sand sifting fish. The good news is that I’ve found an easy way to keep the frags safe while they …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Mushroom Eradication Is EASY!
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Eradicating mushroom corals requires simply cutting the top of the coral off. With the top removed, the base will die.
The rest of the story: Whoever said must have fantastic luck or be completely delusional.
The …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Most Important Step In New Coral Acclimation?
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: The first step in acclimating new coral to your tank is to put them towards the top of your tank so that they get used to the pressure.
The rest of the story: Wait…wait…I have to wipe …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #121: How To Make Fragging Safe For Your Corals
I’ll admit it: I love fragging. It’s enjoyable, relaxing and there is a lot of instant gratification when you see all the little frags you’ve created.
While fragging is fun for you, it can be dangerous for your corals if …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #117: Should Fish And Clean Up Crew Be The Usual Suspects?
Fish and clean up crew members can be your coral’s friends, or they can be foe. Here’s what to watch for to make sure the usual suspects aren’t guilty of a coral eating crime.
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Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #116: Those Fish/Coral Plastic Bags Belong Right Here
Unless you bring your own cooler or plastic container to your local fish store, you’re going to be taking you new saltwater critter home in plastic bags. And if you are shipping in your fish and coral like I do, …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Visits The Steinhart Aquarium Philippine Reef Tank Part 2
Making a 213,000 gallon reef tank look great requires a lot of t.l.c., but also a lot of equipment. In part 2 of my Steinhart Aquarium tour, Richard Ross shows me the equipment needed to make the Philippine reef tank …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Visits The Steinhart Aquarium
Tank dabbler, reef enthusiast or reef junkie…they all love the same thing: really big saltwater aquariums. I’m a die-hard reef junkie and I’ve seen some big reef tanks in my live, but nothing compares to the Philippine reef tank at …
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