Mr. Saltwater Tank Interviews Richard Ross

by Mark Callahan · 10 comments

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I’m kicking off my Reef Junkie Insider Interview Series by interviewing Richard Ross, Senior Biologist at the Steinhart Aquarium. Richard is known for his work with octopus, cuttlefish and approaching the saltwater tank hobby with a skeptical view point. In this interview, I ask Richard, “Does the data really matter?”

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #147: How to Make Sure Your Corals Actually Eat

by Mark Callahan · 13 comments

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Except for a couple of specific corals, or corals in specific situations, I’m not a fan of feeding coals. Sometimes corals have to be fed and here’s how to do it such that they actually get to eat what you feed them.

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Real Reason Why Your Saltwater Fish Get Sick

December 3, 2013

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: A slime coat enhancing product should be added before you scrape your tank’s glass. The slime coat product will help prevent the fish from getting sick from the stress of the algae scraper or razor blade. The rest of the story: (I’m trying to stop laughing long enough to write a response…) Fish […]

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[From the Archive]: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #69: Raising Your Saltwater Tank Karma Level

November 29, 2013

This holiday season, here’s one way to give back to others through your saltwater fish tank. And you’ll be de-cluttering your life as well! (Yes Frankie…I know the haircut was really bad…)

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): One Reason Why RODI Water Is No Good

November 26, 2013

Terrible Advice Tuesdays: RODI water won’t hold elements. Therefore, you need to use supplements to make your salt dissolve in RODI water. The rest of the story: RODI water is “clean water” as most of the compounds and other junk in it have been removed. When you add an easily-dissolving solid (salt) to clean water, […]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #146: How To Safely Increase The Depth Of Your Sand Bed

November 22, 2013

I prefer the look of sand in a saltwater tank and occasionally you need to add more sand to your aquarium. Here’s how to do it without making a mess including a bonus tip on how to keep your tank from potentially crashing.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #146: How To Safely Increase The Depth Of Your Sand Bed

November 22, 2013

I prefer the look of sand in a saltwater tank and occasionally you need to add more sand to your aquarium. Here’s how to do it without making a mess including a bonus tip on how to keep your tank from potentially crashing.

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Replay Information For The Midday Monday Q&A with Mr. Saltwater Tank 11/18/2013

November 21, 2013

This week’s live question and answer show included questions on combining multiple tanks into one big system, RO water vs DI water and lowering high alkalinity . I also demonstrate exactly how I do water changes in my 375 gallon tank. Watch the replay here

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Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues) The Old School Ich-Prevention Method

November 19, 2013

Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The use of an under gravel filter will prevent the spread of ich in a saltwater tank. The rest of the story: This advice should die like the use of under gravel filters did! Some background on under gravel filters first. Under gravel filters work by placing a plate with small slits […]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip #145: How To Skip Acclimating Your Corals To Your New Bulbs

November 15, 2013

Got T5 bulbs and want to skip acclimating your corals to the new bulbs? This tip might work for you.

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