Reef Junkie
Proactive Steps (and time frames) For You And Your Tank
I talked earlier this week about how being cheap in the saltwater tank world never pays and spending a little money to do preventative maintenance can go a long, long way towards a healthy tank.
It’s the same premise for …
Read moreBeing Cheap in the Saltwater Tank World
Everybody likes to save a dollar, but keeping a saltwater tank is a hobby where it never pays to be cheap.
Here’s an example of a common place people try to cut corners: The use of grocery store items as …
Read moreLet Capitalism Live!
If there is one thing that bends reefkeepers of every tank personality out of shape more than anything else, it would be when a reefkeeper buys colonies of coral, frags them out, sells the frags and makes more money off …
Read moreThe Most Common Mistake I’ve Been Seeing Lately
Lately, I’ve seen 2 really nice, established reef junkie tanks come down and both owners made the same mistake.
Both of these tanks had additional live rock added to them after the tank was already up and running and 100% …
Read moreSkipper, Hold Your Course
If there is one mistake that I see saltwater tank owners make more than any other (besides not knowing their tank personality) is that they choose a path for their tank, then switch.
Here’s an example.
A reef keeping friend …
Read moreA Reef Junkie Profile
A Reef Junkie’s life revolves around their tank. The tank is part of the family and they are proud of it.
In this episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV, I go to my friend Mike’s house, a die-hard reef junkie, …
Read moreThe Most Important Piece of Any Backup Plan
I’ve talked about having a backup plan in case anything goes wrong with your tank and this week it was put to the test with a fellow reef keeping friend of mine.
While on vacation last weekend, my friend John …
Read more4 Ways to Remove Bubble Algae From Your Tank
Nuissance Algae is always a real drag to find in your tank. And bubble algae is among the hardest algae to get out of your tank. Any pest can be defeated and I show you 4 ways to remove bubble …
Read moreWhat ‘Pawn Stars’ Can Teach You About Buying For Your Tank
Pawn Stars is a great show to watch (and study) to learn the art of negotiating. Here’s what I took away from the show that you can use when buying coral, fish, or equipment.
*note: its highly likely that your …
Read more5 Items for Fool-Proof Tank Sitting
It is summer time in the northern hemisphere and that means trips to the beach, road trips and time away from your tank. Nothing can ruin a vacation like coming home to a tank that’s been ruined by something going …
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