Reef Junkie
A Great Place for DC-Powered Pumps
Yesterday I wrote about why the DC powered protein skimmer excitement is nothing more than a fad that you can ignore.
And while I don’t think a DC powered pump on a skimmer is worth much of your attention, there …
Read moreDC Powered Protein Skimmers: The Next Big Thing, Or The Next Big Fad?
One fun aspect of the saltwater aquarium hobby is that it is constantly evolving. Back when I started my first saltwater tank in the late 1980’s, live rock was virtually unheard of and protein skimmers were all air stone driven …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #134: The Emergency Planning Step For Your Tank You’re Overlooking
Earning your keep as a saltwater tank hobbyist includes going through the unexpected with your tank…at least once. To make your emergency planning more full-proof, make sure this step is part of your pre-disaster anticipating.
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Read moreA Look At The Reef Junkie Life
One of the biggest defining characteristics of a reef junkie is that their saltwater tank is the focus on their life. Often these reef junkie’s houses are build around their tank and in the case of this aquarium, the walls …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays: Scratched Aquarium Glass Can Never Be Repaired
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Scratches in a glass aquarium can never be repaired.
The rest of the story: Glass that is scratched lightly can be repaired. By “lightly” I mean a scratch that won’t catch your finger nail when you …
Read moreAdd in These 2 Things When Testing Your Tank
I’m all for testing your tank’s water parameters. Certainly when you are setting up your saltwater tank watching your tank’s ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels is vital. The last thing you want to do is add a fish too early when the tank …
Read moreSummer isn’t over yet so keep this tip in your…freezer
Summer is in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere and that means the warm temperatures are here to stay. Before you have a tank temperature emergency, don’t forget about this quick tip.
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Read moreTips for Picking Up Women At The Fish Store
Most people you meet on internet dating sites are either completely not your type, or they are just plain boring. So why not try to pick up women at the fish store? Surely if they are at your local fish …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #133: Fill That Test Kit Perfectly…Every Time
I might be one of the rare saltwater tank hobbyists that enjoys testing their aquarium on a regular basis. I’m happy testing my tank’s water until the test kit is missing that vital syringe that makes your testing more accurate. …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Covers Marine Aquarium Expo 2013
I love saltwater aquarium trade shows because you get to see a lot of frags, fish, equipment and catch up with friends all in on place. The Marine Aquarium Expo in Orange County, CA was on my list of trade …
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