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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Review of EcoTech Marine’s Radion Generation 2 and Radion Pro LED Fixtures

Say the words “lighting” and “saltwater tank” and LEDs will be one of the first things to comes to my mind. Why? Because LEDs will undoubtably grow coral and they have unsurpassed controllability. I’ve used EcoTech Marine’s Radion fixture with great results and with the release of the Radion Generation 2 fixture and the Radion Pro, I had to give them both a try…with a couple of twists that you’ll see nowhere else online. Links in this show:www.mrsaltwatertank.com/radionpartest/ MORE:Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Review of EcoTech Marine’s Radion Generation 2 and Radion Pro LED FixturesMore:

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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


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 SetupMore:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide


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 GuideMore:

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


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 UpdateMore:

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #102: Don’t Net Me Bro!

I love adding new fish to saltwater tanks. However, adding fish to your display tank can be dangerous for certain types of fish, specifically fish with spines line clownfish, tangs and lionfish. Here’s how to keep your finned friends safe and prevent excess stress before they reach your tank. Tagged as: acclimating fish , friday am quick tip

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From the Archive: Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #28: Thinking of Switching?

Every single saltwater tank needs salt and if you are going to change the source of your salt, make sure you follow this tip. Tagged as: friday am quick tip , salt mix

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Covers MACNA 2012

Each fall, the Marine Aquariums Conference of North American, aka “MACNA” roll around and each fall, reef junkie, reef enthusiasts and tank dabblers travel far and wide to attend.. Why would they do that? Because of the wide variety of vendors in the trade show halls, livestock on display and educational lectures as well. I was at MACNA 2012 to give a presentation on how move a saltwater tank, and to bring you full coverage of what I saw including a joke I played on two friends Tagged as: apex , build my LED , clownfish , ecoxotic , macna , MACNA 2012 , My Reef Creations , neptune systems , proaquatix , punk’d , Reefbrite , water on floor sensor

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #100: Don’t Believe The Rumors

Cleaner shrimp make a flashy and useful addition to any saltwater tank. With their long antennae and their eye-catching colors, you (or your kids) will fall in love with them. While cleaner shrimp are great eye-candy, there is only one cleaning job you should trust them to do. P.S. Don’t miss the bonus section to this week’s tip! Tagged as: cleaner shrimp , friday am quick tip , ich , marine velvet

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #99: Ask Before You Buy

If your new finned friend came from a hyposalinity environment, you need to raise the salinity slowly over the course of a week of more.

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Get the Facts on Curing and Preventing Marine Fish Diseases

After my marine velvet outbreak where I lost 12 fish in 3 days, I set out to take the confusion out of treating and preventing fish diseases in saltwater tanks. I did it by reading the scientific papers to give you the straight (and easy to understand) facts and I partnered with a fish disease expert to bring you The No-Nonsense Guide to Marine Fish Disease, Treatment and Quarantine. Read more here Tagged as: fish disease , ich , marine velvet , quarantine fish , quarantine tank

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Local Fish Stores vs. Local Reef Clubs: Is One Better Than Another?

In dealing with a dilemma, I had an interesting thought. Here’s the link to the video Tagged as: local fish club , local fish store

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Something is Missing and Something Took Its Place: An Update on Mr. Saltwater Tank’s 235 Gallon Tank

The dog days of summer are over and after a summer of avoiding a chiller for my saltwater tank, it is time to bring you up to speed on my 235 gallon mixed reef tank. Grab some popcorn and see what’s gone on in terms of coral, fish, fish on the fringe and saltwater tank equipment. Tagged as: 235 gallon tank , hydor skimmer , My Reef Creations , sump , triggerfish

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