Reef Junkie
Why I Don’t DIY
Someone asked me to do a Mr. Saltwater Tank TV show on do it yourself (DIY) stuff. To be 100% honest, you’ll probably never see me do a show on DIY.
Why?
Because DIY projects either:
#1: Never get started…
Read moreGot a Baby? Here’s Why You Need a Saltwater Fish Tank
People think having a baby takes you away from your tank. I say that’s a load of fish…poo…and in this episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV, I show you the top 3 reasons why a saltwater tank is good for …
Read moreCalcium Reactors or Dosing Pumps: Choosing is All in Your Tank Personality
When it comes to keeping your tank’s parameters as steady as possible, kalk is king, then there are 2 main choices for adding calcium/alkalinity/magnesium additives your tank: calcium reactors and dosing pumps.
Each route has its pros/cons that I’ll outline …
Read moreHow to Use Kalk Safely and Effectively in Your Tank
Kalk is king in the saltwater tank additive world. For you reef enthusiasts and reef junkies, its a must for your tank.
However, it is very potent and can ruin your whole tank if you don’t follow these steps:
#1: …
Read moreWhy Kalk is King in the Saltwater Tank Additive World
Of all the things you can add, dose, or supplement to your tank, the one that is king of them all is kalkwasser (a.k.a “kalk”).
Here’s why:
- It raises your Alkalinity/pH/calcium levels all at the same time
- It is super
Inspiration Comes from You
Last night, a lady stopped by my place to pickup a frag of Oregon Tort and she told me that she reads my blog, watches the show and how she and her boyfriend talked about my blog the whole time …
Read moreA Tour of Austin Aqua Farms
A Tour of Austin Aqua Farms
The Internet has provided for an explosion of online retailers in the coral market. And one of the best is right here in my back yard, Austin Aqua Farms.
In this episode of Mr. …
Read moreDon’t Neglect Your Tank: Just Change Your Tank Personality
There was a great post on ReefBuilders on Friday about how to neglect your reef when other things are more important. In the case of the author, his newborn baby girl (Congrats) became the focal point of his life and …
Read moreHigh End Fish Tanks For the Rich – Ubber Tank Dabblers & A Couple of Junkies
When money is no object (like $750,000 for a tank and $1000/mo for maintainence) why not go over the top?
Read more here (nytimes.com)…
Read moreWhy I Involuntarily Re-did My Aquascaping
Sunday morning after my bike ride is my time I set aside every week for tank maintenance – water changes, gluing frags. etc. Yesterday, I decided I was going to remove a piece of rock to scrape off some bubble …
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