Mr. Saltwater Tank

Archive for May, 2014

Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip: Soft Plumbing’s Shadow

Going soft with your plumbing? Make sure you have plenty of these in your tool kit.

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Time To Say Goodbye…To My Tank

The 375’s days are numbered. Here’s why.

Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/virtual-tank-build

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Cheap Bulkhead Leak Prevention

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: To ensure your bulkheads don’t leak, glue them to your tank with PVC cement.

The rest of the story: I about fell out of my chair (again) when I heard this one. A couple of things here: …

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip: A Quick Tip For Picky Tangs

Got a tang that won’t eat Nori? Here’s a quick tip that may get your picky eater to turn the corner. Note: This tip also works for fish that aren’t algae eaters by nature.

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Replay of The Question and Answer Session With Mr. Saltwater Tank on 5/19/2014

Clams were on the menu this week for the Midday Monday Q&A.

Links in this show:

  • Virtual Tank Build Program
  • Chicago Talk
  • Quarantine Guide

 

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Bare Bottom = No Ich?

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: If you don’t use sand in your saltwater tank, your fish will never get ich.

The rest of the story: There’s a bit of grey area on this one. Part of ich’s life cycle takes place off …

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip: How to Feed Nori Without Getting Your Hands Wet

I’m a hands-on type of guy. Around my reef tank though, I try to be a hands-out type of guy. Here’s one way I feed my fish without putting my hand in the tank.

Thanks Joel for the reminder about

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Replay of The Question and Answer Session With Mr. Saltwater Tank on 5/12/2014

Clams were on the menu this week for the Midday Monday Q&A.

Links in this show:

  • Virtual Tank Build Program
  • Chicago Talk
  • Moving & Upgrading guide

 

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Using Your Tank To Control Your Dog

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: Tying your dog to your tank works great because the tank weighs so much.

The rest of the story: Before you write this post off because you think I made it up, I didn’t. A client of …

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip: Even These Parts Need To Be Matched

Replacing the bulkheads on your tank? Besides bulkhead size, make sure you match up this important part.

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