Archive for July, 2013
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): LEDs a viable lighting choice for your saltwater tank? Yeah Right!
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: LEDs won’t grow corals.
The rest of the story: I can’t believe I’m still hearing this idea passed around especially considering mounting evidence of LEDs successfully growing coral. I can personally say I’ve got clients growing corals …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #132: The Surface Scum Removal Service You’ve Already Paid For
Surface scum is unsightly and really ruins the look of your saltwater tank. Have no fear though, there is an easy fix to the surface scum problem that is already in your tank waiting to be used. Hint: It’s NOT …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): A White Coral Is A Dead Coral
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): A coral that has turned white is dead and should be removed from your tank.
The rest of the story: First things first. A coral that has turned white (called bleaching) is not a good thing. …
Read more[From The Archive] Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #88: I’m Sorry, But That’s Just Not My Color
Picky eater? Try a different color! Fish like humans have preferences and here’s how to find out what your fish like. Note: This tip also works for fish that aren’t algae eaters by nature.
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Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues.): Semi-Solitary Confinement Works Great For Fish Quarantine
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues.): A separate tank plumbed into your display tank works fine for a quarantine tank.
The rest of the story: Placing a fish in a separate tank, yet having that tank plumbed into your display tank such …
Read moreThe Livestock Side of Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 375g Tank
You’ve seen the equipment, now it is time to move onto the living and breathing part of my new 375 gallon tank.
Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/successstore
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Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #131: Don’t Have Enough Water Depth? Try This
I’m a big fan of drip acclimating fish and corals. However, sometimes you don’t have enough water to fill up the acclimating bucket or vessel. When that happens, use this quick tip to solve your problem.
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Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues.): Probable Cause For Fish Death (Yeah Right)
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 more[From the Archive]: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #86: Take A Risk And Maybe You’ll Win
There are lots of 4th of July sales going on right now, so here’s a way you can increase your savings…if you are willing to take a little bit of a risk.
And, you can use this tip even if …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): 3 Days of No Lights = Coral Death
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): 3 days of darkness will harm your corals
The rest of the story: 3 days of darkness is a method used to control nuisance algae. The idea behind it is simple: without light, algae dies. Also …
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