Equipment
Bacteria in a Bottle: Functional or Fake?
Waiting for your new saltwater tank to cycle can be a real P.I.T.A. For roughly a month when you first start your tank, you can’t put anything in your tank: no fish, certainly no corals, no invertebrates. So you get …
Read moreBigger is Better…Including Downstairs
In the saltwater tank world, bigger is better. Everyone has heard that a bigger tank is easier to keep stable, so therefore you have more success with your tank. Your fish live longer, don’t get sick as often and your …
Read moreMonster Tank Build with Liquid Cooled Lighting
For me, I’m ok with a 90 gallon tank.
For Stephen Keen of Hydro Innovations…not so much. 440 gallons is the right size for him.
I caught up with him in the early stages of his tank build so he …
Read moreGlobal Warming…in My Tank Room?
Earlier in the year, I did a Mr. Saltwater Tank TV show on how to fix low pH issues in your tank.
One of the steps was to open your windows to let excess CO2 (carbon dioxide) in your house …
Read moreAuto Top Offs (ATO) Biggest Secret
Running an Auto Top Off (ATO) is one of the easiest ways to keep your tank running smoothly. An ATO unit keeps a constant water level in your tank, which makes sure your protein skimmer runs correctly and keeps your …
Read moreBuying Online vs. Buying Local
I have an on going argument with a saltwater tank owner friend of mine about buying fish and corals online vs. buying them at your local fish store (LFS). I argue that the guarantees provided by online resellers are unmatched …
Read moreTop 5 Things in the Hospital That You Could Use On Your Tank
I’m currently in the hospital delivering, (ok, I’m providing support, at best), our son and I’ve spied 5 things that you could definitely use on your tank.
And until the government run healthcare system kicks in, I’ve provided links where …
Read moreFine Tuning a Protein Skimmer
I talked in a previous episode about how to setup a protein skimmer and in this episode of Mr.Saltwatertank TV, I show you how to fine tune your protein skimmer.
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Read moreLEDs: Which Tank Personalities Should Buy, Which Should Hold
I’m pumped for the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to become mainstream in the saltwater tank hobby. When they do, you’ll get to drop your energy gulping metal halide lights and chillers will become a thing of the past.
However, the …
Read more3 Pieces of Equipment You Should NEVER Use
#1: Hang on the Back (HOB) Overflow Boxes
HOB overflow boxes came about so people with non reef-ready tanks (tanks that are not drilled) could use a sump. HOB overflows work by creating a syphon to draw water over the …
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