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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Ultimate Tank Overhaul Contest Winner
For this Ultimate Tank Overhaul, I teamed up with EcoTech Marine to overhaul – or more like build – a tank for one lucky winner.
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Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip: Cheap, Easy And Effective Drip Acclimation
I don’t always drip acclimate, but when I do, I ALWAYS use this tip.
If you’re looking for the a valve like the one in the video, here’s where to get it
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Read moreWrite-Up Wednesday: DC Return Pumps
Return pumps come in two flavors, dictated by the electricity that runs them. AC return pumps run on alternating or “AC” power while DC return pumps run on direct current or “DC” power.
AC pumps have been powering our tanks …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesday: Sexist Flatworm Removal
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: If you have a red planaria (a type of flatworm) problem, add a mandarin to your tank. The trick though is to add a female mandarin as they go after the flatworms more aggressively than males.
The …
Read moreWrite up Wednesday: Catalina Goby
Write up Wednesday: Catalina Goby (Lythrypnus dalli)
The Catalina goby is the most striking goby for saltwater tanks. With it’s bright red body and glowing blue vertical bars, you simply cannot miss a Catalina Goby in a properly …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues.): The Lack Of These Ions Is Killing Your Fish
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues.): Your fish is sick and/or dying because your calcium levels are low.
The rest of the story: I’ll make it really easy for you: Fish don’t care about what your tank’s calcium levels are. No where …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip: Rinse Your Sand Without Joining The Polar Bear Club
I’m a dry sand fan and a winter hater. If you’re building a new saltwater tank, the sand has to get clean and here’s how to do it without suffering.
Links in this video: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/site/bucketstrainer
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Read moreWrite-Up Wednesday: Six-Line Wrasse
Today I’m rolling out a new feature on Mr. Saltwater tank.com called “Write Up Wednesday”. Each Wednesday I’ll do a write-up about a fish/coral/invertebrate/piece of equipment including my thoughts on the subject. For those of you that follow me on …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesday (T.A.Tues): Feeding Your Cat Will Kill Your Fish And Corals
Your cat’s litter box should not be located near your saltwater tank as the ammonia from the litter box (caused by the cat urinating) will get into your tank and raise ammonia levels.
The rest of the story: While your …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Friday Am Quick Tip: Reference the Reference For An Accurate Test Kit
Can’t figure out which the color in the test tube matches up to on the color card? Use this tip to make it really easy.
Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/testkits
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