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It’s Clear and Sticky, But Does it Work?

May 7, 2011

You would think something like super glue can’t be improved upon. Super glue is super glue is super glue right? Not according to EcoTech Marine. They claim their glue works better than other super glue and to find out the truth, I put it to the Mr. Saltwater Tank TV test. Links in this video: [...]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #7 : Less is More

December 10, 2010

Think you don’t have time for a water change? Think again. 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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Disaster Planning For Your Saltwater Tank

December 1, 2010

We all think and hope that an emergency with our tanks will never happen. The reality is that at some point in your tank career, something unexpected will happen with your tank. Here’s how to be prepared for a tank disaster as well as a special offer from Mr. Saltwater Tank Recommend on Facebook share [...]

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How to Give Your Corals a Nip/Tuck

November 14, 2010

Keeping corals is one of the best reasons to have a saltwater tank. They are pretty, relaxing and can provide a decent side income if you know what you are doing. When it’s time to give your tank a nip/tuck – a.k.a.- fragging, there are a couple of steps to follow. Just make sure you [...]

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These Corals Need Warning Labels

November 7, 2010

The day you add corals to your saltwater aquarium is the day two things happen: #1: You become a reef enthusiast #2: You have to have more coral, and more coral, and more coral… In your quest to fill every inch of your tank with coral, many varieties are often picked as “beginner corals”. However, [...]

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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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My 90g Reef Tank: The Live Stuff, The Dead Stuff and Where I Am Now

November 2, 2010

In part 2 of the tour of my 90G mixed reef tank, I take you into the display part of my system. You’ll see the colorful, the not so colorful, what I killed and where my tank sits today. You’ll also get a chance to hear my approach to picking fish and corals, perfect for [...]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV: Friday AM Quick Tip #1

October 29, 2010

Think mixing up saltwater is as easy as adding salt to water? Think again. If you miss this crucial step, you’ve missed a lot. 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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