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A Personal Tour of Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 90G Mixed Reef Tank

You asked for an inside tour of my 90G reef tank and here it is!

In this episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV, I show you the ins and outs of the equipment side of my 90 gallon reef tank. …

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440 Gallon Monster Tank Build, Part 2

After a summer of setbacks, lighting that didn’t work as expected and constant fiddling, the 440 gallon monster tank build is complete…for now.

Stephen from Hydro Innovations takes us through his tank, showing us what’s changed and where the sits …

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I made it onto ReefBuilders!

If you don’t know about Reef Builder’s blog, its a great place to find out all the latest news and product offerings in the saltwater tank world.

I surf over to their today and what do I find, but my …

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Why I Don’t DIY

Someone asked me to do a Mr. Saltwater Tank TV show on do it yourself (DIY) stuff. To be 100% honest, you’ll probably never see me do a show on DIY.

Why?

Because DIY projects either:

#1: Never get started

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Got a Baby? Here’s Why You Need a Saltwater Fish Tank

People think having a baby takes you away from your tank. I say that’s a load of fish…poo…and in this episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV, I show you the top 3 reasons why a saltwater tank is good for …

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Calcium Reactors or Dosing Pumps: Choosing is All in Your Tank Personality

When it comes to keeping your tank’s parameters as steady as possible, kalk is king, then there are 2 main choices for adding calcium/alkalinity/magnesium additives your tank: calcium reactors and dosing pumps.

Each route has its pros/cons that I’ll outline …

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How to Use Kalk Safely and Effectively in Your Tank

Kalk is king in the saltwater tank additive world. For you reef enthusiasts and reef junkies, its a must for your tank.

However, it is very potent and can ruin your whole tank if you don’t follow these steps:

#1:

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Why Kalk is King in the Saltwater Tank Additive World

Of all the things you can add, dose, or supplement to your tank, the one that is king of them all is kalkwasser (a.k.a “kalk”).

Here’s why:

  1. It raises your Alkalinity/pH/calcium levels all at the same time
  2. It is super
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Inspiration Comes from You

Last night, a lady stopped by my place to pickup a frag of Oregon Tort and she told me that she reads my blog, watches the show and how she and her boyfriend talked about my blog the whole time …

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A Tour of Austin Aqua Farms

A Tour of Austin Aqua Farms
The Internet has provided for an explosion of online retailers in the coral market. And one of the best is right here in my back yard, Austin Aqua Farms.

In this episode of Mr. …

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