Equipment
7 Months With The Hydor Performer 2005 Recirculating Skimmer
Protein skimmers have a lot of value on a saltwater tank. They remove dissolved organic material (waste), they oxygenate your tank’s water and they help give you insight to what’s going on in your tank.
For my 235g tank build, …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank’s Review of the AquaIlluminations Wireless Controller
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are and continue to be very popular with saltwater tank hobbyists. Between the power savings, range of available colors and seemingly infinite controllability, LEDs are here to stay. AquaIlluminations released their wireless controller in an effort …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank’s 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide
Shopping for holiday gifts can be a real drag not only for you, but also for people buying your gifts. Between wondering if the person will even like the gift and debating if you can really afford it, holiday shopping …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank’s 225 Gallon VIP Tank 1 Year Update
In the first year of a saltwater aquarium’s life, usually the owner either quits the hobby or has completely fallen in love with their tank. In the case of one of my VIP clients, he’ll readily admit that he has …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #104: Beer + DI Resin = Clean Tank
Saltwater tanks that use RODI water very likely look great. And when it comes time to replace your deionization (DI) resin, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck by using your favorite long neck bottle of beer.Saltwater …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #103: Keep Your Spouse And Your Tank Happy
Two things are inevitable around a saltwater tank:
#1: Your tank will need cleaning,
#2: You are going to spill some water while cleaning your tank!
A little spilled water isn’t a big deal to any tank personality, but your …
Read moreGo Plus One: Bump it up a notch
Someone told me this once: “When it comes to equipment, buy what you need at that moment. Don’t buy anything more.”
When it comes to reefkeeping, I disagree.
Instead, adopt this mindset: Find what you need, then buy one step …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Covers MACNA 2012 Part 2
A saltwater aquarium trade show as big and famous of MACNA could only be covered in 2 separate Mr. Saltwater Tank episodes. Here’s part 2 of my coverage of MACNA featuring some of the biggest names in the saltwater tank …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #102: Don’t Net Me Bro!
I love adding new fish to saltwater tanks. However, adding fish to your display tank can be dangerous for certain types of fish, specifically fish with spines line clownfish, tangs and lionfish. Here’s how to keep your finned friends safe …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Covers MACNA 2012
Each fall, the Marine Aquariums Conference of North American, aka “MACNA” roll around and each fall, reef junkie, reef enthusiasts and tank dabblers travel far and wide to attend.. Why would they do that? Because of the wide variety of …
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