protein skimmer

Mr. Saltwater Tank Reviews the Hydor Slim Skim

June 24, 2011

Protein skimmers have a mixed track record with me. I’ve owned horrible ones and I’ve owned great ones. So when I saw Hydor (a pump company) introduce their line of slim skim protein skimmers, I decided I’d see how good a pump company is at making skimmers by putting one on the sexy tank. Links [...]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #21: Your Job Application Says You Like to Work 24/7

March 18, 2011

Once you turn me on, please don’t turn me off. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #16: I’m only for vacations

February 11, 2011

It is nice that your skimmer might have one of these, but they aren’t for everyday use. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Controlling Nitrates in a Saltwater Aquarium

January 8, 2011

Nitrates can kill every fish and coral you have in your tank if they aren’t kept in check. The good news is that keeping them in check requires patience and using several nitrate reducing tools that I cover in this episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV. Links in this video: Go Plus One: Bump it [...]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #2 : The Little Piece that Can Cause Big Issues

November 5, 2010

Cleaning a protein skimmer is essential to keep it running smoothly. If you miss cleaning this integral part of it though, you could have a big mess on your hands. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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9 Saltwater Tank Habits to Stop Doing Right Now

October 25, 2010

When managing a saltwater tank, it is useful to know what not to do. Why? If you know what to ignore, you’ll avoid mistakes and save yourself headaches. Here are the top 9 saltwater tank habits to avoid: #1: Do not feed your corals. To avoid having a tank overrun with algae, do not pump [...]

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