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Terrible 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 …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): LEDs a viable lighting choice for your saltwater tank? Yeah Right!
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: LEDs won’t grow corals.
The rest of the story: I can’t believe I’m still hearing this idea passed around especially considering mounting evidence of LEDs successfully growing coral. I can personally say I’ve got clients growing corals …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #132: The Surface Scum Removal Service You’ve Already Paid For
Surface scum is unsightly and really ruins the look of your saltwater tank. Have no fear though, there is an easy fix to the surface scum problem that is already in your tank waiting to be used. Hint: It’s NOT …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): A White Coral Is A Dead Coral
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): A coral that has turned white is dead and should be removed from your tank.
The rest of the story: First things first. A coral that has turned white (called bleaching) is not a good thing. …
Read more[From The Archive] Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #88: I’m Sorry, But That’s Just Not My Color
Picky eater? Try a different color! Fish like humans have preferences and here’s how to find out what your fish like. Note: This tip also works for fish that aren’t algae eaters by nature.
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