Reef Enthusiast
Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 375 Gallon Reef Tank Build Show
375 gallons makes a large saltwater tank. There’s lots of swimming room for fish, lots of places to put corals and lots of opportunities for the unexpected to happen during the tank build process. Fortunately for me, I got all …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): This Fish Food Is Phosphate Free…(yeah right)
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: “Brand XYZ of fish food has zero phosphates in it”
The rest of the story: Fish food is made up matter that was once alive such as algae or fleshy foods like mysis or brine shrimp …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #125: After 124 Quick Tips, These Top My List
After years of creating Friday AM quick tips, there are a few that I use frequently on my tank as well as a few that I get asked about a lot. To refresh your memory on ones you’ve likely forgotten …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Your Fish Is Glancing? That Means It Has Ich
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: When a fish glances (scratches itself against rock/gravel), that means it has ich.
The rest of the story: I hear this one a lot so let’s break it down:
1) A fish that glances could have a …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #124: How to Put Your Saltwater Fish In Timeout
These days, bullies are everywhere including the fish in your saltwater tank. While the easy solution is to remove the bully fish, sometimes you’re attached to the bully and you’d like to keep it around, assuming it learns to play …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Tours Julian Sprung’s Personal Reef Tank
Julian Sprung is one of the most referenced, and is arguably the most well-known saltwater tank professionals. He’s been involved in the hobby since the days when mullets were cool and now he’s over 40 and still reefing full time. …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Sebae Anemones are Easy!
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Sebae Anemones (Heteractis crispa) are a great starter anemone for your saltwater tank.
The rest of the story: Sebae anemones are a very tempting anemone to keep as they come in a variety of colors …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #123: Keep This Part Of Your Saltwater Tank Open
Saltwater tank gear can ruin the look of your tank. You don’t want to look at cords and piping, you want to look at your sexy corals and fish! While I can’t blame you for covering things up, make sure …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): My Aquarium is Made Of Glass…It Can’t Get Scratched
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: An aquarium made of glass cannot get scratched.
The rest of the story: Glass can get scratches in it. And glass is A LOT more scratch resistant than acrylic tanks. Unlike acrylic tanks that can have scratched …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Covers Reef Builder’s Reef Stock 2013
In 2013 the saltwater tank trade show called “ReefStock” expanded into a 2 day event. The expansion meant more vendors, more corals and more unique stories for me to uncover. I called in my camera crew and here’s what I …
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