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Reef Threads Podcast #112

by Gary Parr on December 23, 2012

Canyon rivers in clam mantles. Read about it at reefs.com This week we welcome back Ret Talbot to talk about recent NOAA and PIJAC activity, storing and dealing with excess equipment, factors that drive hobby enthusiasm, LFS contributions, and using natural seawater. A big thanks to Ret for joining us this week. Download the podcast here , or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes . Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads. This is our last podcast for 2012. Thanks to all for listening. We’ll return on Sunday, Jan. 6— Gary and Christine NOAA and PIJAC Culturing Corals Gary’s Reefs.com articles Natural Seawater

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #105: I’m White, Sticky And I’ll Hold Your Stuff For You

by mrsaltwatertank on December 21, 2012

Doing work on your saltwater tank is fun or extremely frustrating if you can’t find the tools you are looking for. To make tool organization really easy, here’s how to kill two birds with one stone. Tagged as: friday am quick tip , tool organization Originally posted here: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #105: I’m White, Sticky And I’ll Hold Your Stuff For You… More:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 235g Tank December Update

by mrsaltwatertank on December 19, 2012

2012 has proved to be a up and down year for my 235g tank. After a rocky start that included a neglected rental house, a marine velvet outbreak and my tank was restarted in May and has been running successfully for 7 months. The tank is about to start a new chapter though and that chapter won’t be written around these parts. Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/successstore Tagged as: blacker ice clownfish , blue throat trigger fish , captive bred clownfish , clown tang , coraline algae , designer clownfish , EcoTech Radion , Hydor recirculating skimmer , LPS coral , maxima clam , mr saltwater tank , mr saltwater tank tank update , mr saltwater tank tv , My reef creations biosump , neon dottyback , orchid dottyback , rimless tank , tank personality Taken from: Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 235g Tank December Update… More:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Review of the AquaIlluminations Wireless Controller

by mrsaltwatertank on December 18, 2012

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are and continue to be very popular with saltwater tank hobbyists. Between the power savings, range of available colors and seemingly infinite controllability, LEDs are here to stay. AquaIlluminations released their wireless controller in an effort to bridge the gap between hobbyist’s wishes for wireless LED control and what’s available on the market. During my review of the controller, I’ve found it to be wireless with a catch and a big footnote. Tagged as: aquailluminations , fail safe , sol , Sol Nano , Vega , wireless LED controller See the article here: Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Review of the AquaIlluminations Wireless Controller… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #111

by Gary Parr on December 17, 2012

Ret Talbot joins us this week to talk about fisheries developments and the Banggai Rescue project. This week we welcome back Ret Talbot to talk about recent activity in the Hawaiian fisheries, how those decisions are influencing global fisheries and supply chains, the Banggai Rescue project, and the potential impact of all of these developments on the future of our hobby. If you have any interest in the future of marine aquariums, we urge you to listen to this podcast, share it with your hobby friends, and post a link to the podcast in local club and hobby-wide forums. Our access to fish and corals is rapidly reaching a turning point and all hobbyists need to be informed and take action to protect the hobby we enjoy. A big thanks to Ret for dedication to covering these issues, balanced reporting, and generosity with his time. Download the podcast here , or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes . Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.— Gary and Christine Hawaii Contacts Testimony for the West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area rules package can be submitted via mail or email to the following addresses: Mail: Division of Aquatic Resources 74- 380B Kealakehe Pkwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Email: darkona@hawaiiantel.net Testimony for the Hawaii Administrative Rules for management of aquarium fish collecting on O’ahu can be submitted via mail or email to the following addresses: Mail: Division of Aquatic Resources 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330 Honolulu, HI 96813 Email: Alton.K.Miyasaka@hawaii.gov Support PIJAC PIJAC’s website is www.pijac.org

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From the Archive: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #19: I’m the Easiest Line of Defense to Setup

by mrsaltwatertank on December 14, 2012

I’m really easy to setup and I keep you and your tank safe. Tagged as: drip loop , electricity , fail safe , shock , tank safety See original article: From the Archive: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #19: I’m the Easiest Line of Defense to Setup… More:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide

by mrsaltwatertank on December 11, 2012

Shopping for holiday gifts can be a real drag not only for you, but also for people buying your gifts. Between wondering if the person will even like the gift and debating if you can really afford it, holiday shopping can be a real drag. To make shopping easier on you, i’ve put together my 2012 holiday gift guide full of great saltwater aquarium gifts that all cost less than $50 Links in this show: Tagged as: 150 gpd upgrade kit , holiday gift list , nori , screen top , test kit list , water testing Read more here: Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide… More:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 225 Gallon VIP Tank 1 Year Update

by mrsaltwatertank on December 10, 2012

In the first year of a saltwater aquarium’s life, usually the owner either quits the hobby or has completely fallen in love with their tank. In the case of one of my VIP clients, he’ll readily admit that he has a new love in his life. Tagged as: ecotech marine , neptune systems , radion , stunning saltwater tank , VIP client tank build See original article: Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 225 Gallon VIP Tank 1 Year Update… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #110

by Gary Parr on December 9, 2012

Fire up the mp3 players for another Reef Threads podcast. This week we discuss the Reef2Reef Toys for Kids effort, photography and stacked images, fisheries, aquarium backgrounds, and stocking-stuffer accessories. Download the podcast here , or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes . Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads. We hope you enjoy the podcast. If you do, please tell others.— Gary and Christine Toys for Kids Stacking Images

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #104: Beer + DI Resin = Clean Tank

by mrsaltwatertank on December 6, 2012

Saltwater tanks that use RODI water very likely look great. And when it comes time to replace your deionization (DI) resin, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck by using your favorite long neck bottle of beer.Saltwater tanks that use RODI water very likely look great. And when it comes time to replace your deionization (DI) resin, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck by using your favorite long neck bottle of beer. Tagged as: deionization , DI , friday am quick tip , RO DI Visit site: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #104: Beer + DI Resin = Clean Tank… More:

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CoralVue’s New BioChurn Biopellet Reactor

by Matthew Stansbery on December 5, 2012

Introduced at MACNA 2012 the new method of fluidized biopellet suspension by CoralVue has heads turning, literally. Having fluidized to non-fluidized applications biopellets are the latest form of nutrient exportation in the Reef Industry and CoralVue has stepped up their game offering six different sizes for hobbyists, a commercial line, and an external series of reactors. The new Biochurn product from CoralVue is a engineering feat of its own. Photo courtesy of coralvue.com Coralvue states this new line of reactors will increase contact time with the incoming flow of water and “less direct pressure” on the pellets themselves. Coralvue’s new design offers a effort-efficient design hopefully eliminating clumping of biopellets. The Commercial line BR-20T BioChurn Recirculating Large System Biopellet Reactor Specifications: Diameter: 12″ Footprint: 22″ x 21″ Height: 47.5″ Max Biosphere: 15L (3.96gal) Yes, thats 15,000ml! Pump: HY-10000W X 1 Feeding pump suggesting: 2,650-3,450gph Aquarium Size: 5,200gal Read more here!… More:

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Reef Threads Podcast #109

by Gary Parr on December 2, 2012

Chili coral will be a showpiece of Gary’s NPS tank in the coming weeks. We return again with discussions about aiptasia, algae clips, biotopes, starfish, new tanks, and show fish. Download the podcast here , or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes . Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads. We hope you enjoy the podcast. If you do, please tell others.— Christine and Gary Julian Sprung algae clip Biotopes Aquanerd starfish tip Show fish?