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Replay of The Question and Answer Session With Mr. Saltwater Tank on 1/6/2014
Emergencies can happen at any time and this week’s Q&A is about how to be prepared when one strikes.
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Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays: What to Watch For When Adding Corals To Your Saltwater Tank
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: When you add corals to your tank, you have to wait for your tank to go through another cycle due to the added bioload.
The rest of the story: Corals very likely add some, repeat, SOME bioload …
Read moreReplay of The Question and Answer Session With Mr. Saltwater Tank on 12/29/2013
The last question and answer session of 2013 was a “throwback” session. Instead of focusing on a specific topic, I answered viewers questions for the whole show.
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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip: How to Clean Your Filter Socks
I use and recommend filter socks on saltwater tanks. And just like any mechanical filtration method, they have to be cleaned periodically. Here’s how I clean mine.
Note: I do not use bleach in the washer when I’m washing my …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Salinity Level That Can Kill?
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): If your saltwater tank’s salinity level is under 1.024 specific gravity (32 ppt), then your corals will die.
The rest of the story: Corals are less tolerant of lower salinity levels than fish and most corals …
Read moreMy Most Popular Friday AM Quick Tip of 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, here’s a look at my most popular Friday AM Quick Tip for 2013. This one is right up the do-it-yourself (DIY) alley
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Securing dosing lines and any other line that carries liquid into …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Easiest Way To Plumb Your Saltwater Tank
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: There is no need to glue PVC pipe and fittings. Just push the pieces together enough for them not to leak.
The rest of the story: On one level, this fact is true. You could probably cram …
Read moreReplay of Midday Monday Question and Answer Session With Mr. Saltwater Tank on 12/23/2013
I don’t want you to get bored this holiday season so I’ve posted the replay of this week’s live question and answer session days earlier than normal. You can watch the replay here
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[Newbie Video Series] Top 5 Newbie Mistakes And What To Do About Them If You’ve Made Them
Everyone makes mistakes and when you are new to saltwater aquariums, you’ll likely make a lot of them. In this video I talk about the top 5 mistakes I see newbies make and tell you what to do if you’ve …
Read more[Reef Junkie Insider Interview Series] Mr. Saltwater Tank Interviews Dr. Kate Rawlinson About Acropora Eating Flatworms
Coral pests come in many forms and the one I fear the most is acropora eating flatworms (AEFW). Not much is known about these pests and very little scientific data exists on how to eradicate and prevent them. In this …
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