Archive for April, 2013
Terrible 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 …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Secret To Drilling Tempered Glass?
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Tempered glass can be drilled. Just apply slow pressure on the drill bit.
The rest of the story: Give that technique a try and let me know how it works for you!
Tempered glass can’t be drilled. …
Read moreThe Hottest Saltwater Tank Trade Show That Your Spouse Will Love
If your spouse/significant other loves your saltwater tank, then you are a lucky person. If they don’t love your tank, no worries as this year’s Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) will be an event she won’t want to …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #121: How To Make Fragging Safe For Your Corals
I’ll admit it: I love fragging. It’s enjoyable, relaxing and there is a lot of instant gratification when you see all the little frags you’ve created.
While fragging is fun for you, it can be dangerous for your corals if …
Read more[Correction] Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): I’m A Clam and I Need Food
Two weeks ago in my Terrible Advice Tuesday post I told you that clams in your saltwater tank only need to be fed until they are 2-3″ in length. One of my readers pointed out an article that I did …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #120: The Important First Step For Shipped Saltwater Fish
I buy all the livestock (fish, coral, invertebrates) for my saltwater tank via online retailers. When the box arrives with my new saltwater friends, I always do this step first so that their transition to their new home is easy.…
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