Archive for February, 2013
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Your Sump Sucks
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Sumps are outdated technology. A canister filter is a far superior method of filtration over a sump.
The rest of the story: Some things make me want to vomit and terrible advice like this definitely makes my …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #113: That Wound Needs Care And I’m Here To Help
Gloves should always been on your hands when you are working inside your saltwater tank. And while you might wear gloves, you can still get minor cuts that need attention with some of this stuff
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Read moreThe Final Update on Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 235 Tank
Somethings last forever, somethings don’t. While my 235g tank’s life was relatively short with several bumps in the road, it paved the way for something really big sitting right next to it
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Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #112: Moving Out? Here’s Some Neighborhoods To Avoid
Sometimes livestock out of your saltwater tank needs a new home. This can be because it’s out grown your tank, perhaps a fish is having aggression issues or you’d like to replace the fish with something else. No matter what …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesday (T.A.Tues): Blame the Cat…?
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 TV Friday AM Quick Tip #111: Once It’s Spent, Your Saltwater Tank Can Use It
Algae on your saltwater tank’s glass is just part of tank ownership. Scraping it off with a magnetic algae scraper works well for simple surface algae and here’s a quick and easy way to get the stubborn bits of algae …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Visits The Steinhart Aquarium
Tank dabbler, reef enthusiast or reef junkie…they all love the same thing: really big saltwater aquariums. I’m a die-hard reef junkie and I’ve seen some big reef tanks in my live, but nothing compares to the Philippine reef tank at …
Read moreTerrible 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 …
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