Mr. Saltwater Tank

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): One Reason Why RODI Water Is No Good

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: RODI water won’t hold elements. Therefore, you need to use supplements to make your salt dissolve in RODI water.

The rest of the story: RODI water is “clean water” as most of the compounds and other junk …

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #146: How To Safely Increase The Depth Of Your Sand Bed

I prefer the look of sand in a saltwater tank and occasionally you need to add more sand to your aquarium. Here’s how to do it without making a mess including a bonus tip on how to keep your tank …

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Replay Information For The Midday Monday Q&A with Mr. Saltwater Tank 11/18/2013

This week’s live question and answer show included questions on combining multiple tanks into one big system, RO water vs DI water and lowering high alkalinity . I also demonstrate exactly how I do water changes in my 375 gallon …

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #145: How To Skip Acclimating Your Corals To Your New Bulbs

Got T5 bulbs and want to skip acclimating your corals to the new bulbs? This tip might work for you.

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Easiest Fish Acclimation Method…Ever

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: If you bring a bag of water from your tank to the fish store, you don’t have to take the time to acclimate your new fish to your tank’s water.

The rest of the story: Fish need …

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[From The Archive] Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #44: I’m Out of Line, Now What?

Reef tank chemistry can be a roller coaster ride up and down the parameter charts. Here’s what to do if you find yourself far out of line.

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Want Your Saltwater Tank Overhauled? Here’s How To Put Your Name In The Hat

The response from my “Ultimate Tank Overhaul” show has been overwhelming so I teamed up with someone to give you the chance to have your tank overhauled.

Links in this show: www.facebook.com/ecotechmarine

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Replay Information For the Question and Answer Session (11/4) with Mr. Saltwater Tank

This week’s question and answer session included questions on painting the room around a saltwater tank, fragging SPS corals that are bleaching, how to move water to the second story of a house, water changes and “normal” evaporation out of …

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Low pH In Your Saltwater Tank? Time Kiss Your Sand Bed Goodbye

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Your pH is below 8.1. That means your sand bed is currently dissolving into solution. You need to raise your pH if you want to have any sand left in your tank

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Ultimate Tank Overhaul Part 2

In part 2 of my Ultimate Tank Overhaul of Dave’s old 75 gallon tank, Dave comes home to what he thinks will be some simple tweaks on his tank. So much for that idea!

Links in this show: www.facebook.com/mrsaltwatertank, www.mrsaltwatertank.com/uto…

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