reef junkie

How to Talk To Your Kids About Being A Reef Junkie

November 23, 2011

Parents who frag, have kids who frag. Note: If you’re not getting the humor in the video, know that it is a spoof of a famous Chris Farley Saturday Night Live skit. You can watch the original skit here Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to [...]

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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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How to Pimp Out a Saltwater Tank

April 22, 2011

Some people pimp out their cars, this guy chose to pimp out his saltwater tank in true reef junkie fashion. Dave Burr of Vivid Aquariums, the builder and designer of this system, guided my tour. That means I got to see every detail and understand the logic that went into the choices. To say the [...]

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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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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #4 : Corals Can’t Wear Sunglasses

November 19, 2010

Changing out your bulbs? This step is critical if you are going to keep your tank thriving. 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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How to Give Your Soft Corals a Nip/Tuck

November 19, 2010

Last week’s episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV was all about fragging hard corals. In this week’s episode, I’ll show you how to frag my favorite soft coral: zoanthids. Don’t miss the safety tip as well as the bonus feature in this week’s episode of Mr. Saltwater Tank TV. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit [...]

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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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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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