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Refugiums in a Saltwater Tank: Viable Nutrient Control or Just a Safe Harbor?

July 19, 2011

Refugiums in a saltwater tank are very common, and often misunderstood. From the types of algae to put in them to how to light them, debates about refugiums are always raging. What’s my take on the topics of the refugium debate? Well, I’ll show you. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr [...]

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Mr. Saltwater Tank LED Experiment Update

July 8, 2011

Fat Jack has been up and running for 8 weeks now and we’ve encountered an unexpected bump in the road and I’ve gotten more evidence for my opinion on LEDs in a saltwater tank. 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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Where I Buy My Fish and Coral Online

June 8, 2011

Buying fish and coral online is a bit of a leap of faith. You don’t get to meet the vendor in person and most of the time, you have no idea what you are getting until the box arrives at your door. None of those things are an issue though when I purchase from my [...]

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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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