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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Your Fish Is Glancing? That Means It Has Ich
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: When a fish glances (scratches itself against rock/gravel), that means it has ich.
The rest of the story: I hear this one a lot so let’s break it down:
1) A fish that glances could have a …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #124: How to Put Your Saltwater Fish In Timeout
These days, bullies are everywhere including the fish in your saltwater tank. While the easy solution is to remove the bully fish, sometimes you’re attached to the bully and you’d like to keep it around, assuming it learns to play …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Tours Julian Sprung’s Personal Reef Tank
Julian Sprung is one of the most referenced, and is arguably the most well-known saltwater tank professionals. He’s been involved in the hobby since the days when mullets were cool and now he’s over 40 and still reefing full time. …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Sebae Anemones are Easy!
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Sebae Anemones (Heteractis crispa) are a great starter anemone for your saltwater tank.
The rest of the story: Sebae anemones are a very tempting anemone to keep as they come in a variety of colors …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #123: Keep This Part Of Your Saltwater Tank Open
Saltwater tank gear can ruin the look of your tank. You don’t want to look at cords and piping, you want to look at your sexy corals and fish! While I can’t blame you for covering things up, make sure …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): My Aquarium is Made Of Glass…It Can’t Get Scratched
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: An aquarium made of glass cannot get scratched.
The rest of the story: Glass can get scratches in it. And glass is A LOT more scratch resistant than acrylic tanks. Unlike acrylic tanks that can have scratched …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Covers Reef Builder’s Reef Stock 2013
In 2013 the saltwater tank trade show called “ReefStock” expanded into a 2 day event. The expansion meant more vendors, more corals and more unique stories for me to uncover. I called in my camera crew and here’s what I …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #122: Keep The Moisture Out Until You Need It
A saltwater tank is some parts water and some parts salt. Mixing the two prematurely though can make your salt mix lumpy or turn your salt mix bucket into a slab of concrete. While separating the two seems easy, I …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Flaked Fish Food Causes Algae Problems
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Flaked fish food will cause algae problems in your tank.
The rest of the story: Poor flaked fish food. What a unwarranted bad reputation.
Here’s the facts: Any fish food can cause algae problems in your tank. …
Read moreThe Most Useful Friday AM Quick Tip I’ve Ever Made
After 119 Friday AM quick tips, there’s one that is hands down the one I use the most. And it’s made my life a whole lot easier!
Note: I often couple the quick tip below with this one when I’m …
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