Tank Maintenance
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): How To Avoid the Danger Hidden Inside Your Saltwater Tank
When working in your saltwater tank, it is important to wear a grounding strap to prevent yourself from getting shocked by any electrical equipment.
The rest of the story: Wow! Apparently there is high voltage running through your saltwater tank …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #109: Crack Me Open, Then Do This First
You can’t have a saltwater tank without salt. And every fresh bucket of salt needs to have this step done to it before you use it in your tank.
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Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays: It’s Stinks, But Should You Fear It?
Something I’ve done every Tuesday on my Facebook page is to post bad advice I’ve heard. I call it “Terrible Advice Tuesdays”. The whole reason I started Mr. Saltwater Tank was to take the confusion out of setting up and …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #104: Beer + DI Resin = Clean Tank
Saltwater tanks that use RODI water very likely look great. And when it comes time to replace your deionization (DI) resin, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck by using your favorite long neck bottle of beer.Saltwater …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #103: Keep Your Spouse And Your Tank Happy
Two things are inevitable around a saltwater tank:
#1: Your tank will need cleaning,
#2: You are going to spill some water while cleaning your tank!
A little spilled water isn’t a big deal to any tank personality, but your …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #101: I Need A Good Rinse…With The Right Stuff
Running regular test on your saltwater tank is important. Test results let you know what is going on with your tank’s water chemistry so you can make adjustments as necessary. Once you are done running your tests, make sure you …
Read moreFrom the Archive: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #28: Thinking of Switching?
Every single saltwater tank needs salt and if you are going to change the source of your salt, make sure you follow this tip.
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Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #97: Check the Date and Prosper
Bananas, uncooked meat and whiny girlfriends…all items that expire after a certain amount of time. Believe it or not, one item that you use (or should use) frequently around your saltwater tank can expire too. Here’s what to watch for …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #94: Trim Me For Best Results
I have a love-hate relationship with nori. It is nutritious for my saltwater fish and it can be a PITA to feed as my fish tear it off the clip and either don’t eat it, or can’t eat it all …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #87: Come to the Dark Side If You Want to Live
Copepods and Amphipods are your friends. In a previous Friday morning quick tip I talked about how to put more pods back in your tank. In this tip, I’ll show you how to keep more of those pods alive.
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