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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #79: Riding the Lighting Isn’t Cool

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 6:30am CDT by Mark Callahan

Keep electricity in its place – away from you and your tank’s inhabitants

235 Gallons and One Bullet In The Chamber

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:01pm CDT by Mark Callahan

The second update on my new 235g tank including how my Russian Roulette luck is holding out

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #78: Deep Freeze Me Just In Case

Posted: May 10th, 2012, 12:25am CDT by Mark Callahan

When things heat up, use one of these. Just make sure you set it up ahead of time!

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #77: If You Are Going To Drip, Use This

Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 6:27am CDT by Mark Callahan

Keep the drip predictable and consistent with this tip.

And Sometimes You Flat Out Make A Mistake

Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 6:32pm CDT by Mark Callahan

I read your feedback and here’s what I have to say about it

Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/site/algaechapter

Update: I want to thank all of you who left me your comments below. Nearly all of the 176 comments are positive and while I cannot respond to each comment, I have read them and thank you for your support . Your words mean a lot to me and I’m not going to stop doing what I’m doing!

One Approach To Fighting Nuisance Algae

Posted: May 2nd, 2012, 9:55pm CDT by Mark Callahan

Here’s one way to battle nuisance algae.

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Sexy Is Back and It Brought A New Guide With It

Posted: April 29th, 2012, 2:16am CDT by Mark Callahan

After being on assignment for 6 months, the sexy tank has returned and brought a new guide with it

Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/algae

From The Archive: Friday AM Quick Tip #29

Posted: April 26th, 2012, 7:43am CDT by Mark Callahan

I’m reaching into the Mr. Saltwater Tank TV archives this week to remind you of a small step that can really help your tank:

Make sure you suck this stuff up.

How An Aquarium Is Made

Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:02pm CDT by Mark Callahan

As much as we all talk about what’s inside our tanks, without the tank itself, you wouldn’t have anything to stare at all day!

I’ll take you behind the scenes @ Dutch Aquarium Systems to show you how an aquarium is made.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #76: Do It For Your Sanity (And Kid’s) Sake

Posted: April 20th, 2012, 3:12pm CDT by Mark Callahan

This little piece of aquarium gear is useful in more place than one.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #75: Easier To Remember Than Your Anniversary

Posted: April 12th, 2012, 5:22am CDT by Mark Callahan

Low tech…yes.

Does that make it less effective? NO.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Coverage of Reefstock 2012 Part Two

Posted: April 6th, 2012, 4:16pm CDT by Mark Callahan

Part two of my coverage of Reef Stock 2012

Note: Lots of people have been asking where to get the Blue Life Clear Fx Pro. Here’s where you can get it.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #74: How To Keep Your Fish Honest

Posted: April 5th, 2012, 7:16am CDT by Mark Callahan

When the king (that’s you) is away, the fish will play.

Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #73: Pack Your Bags But Leave This Untouched

Posted: March 29th, 2012, 7:51am CDT by Mark Callahan

Vacations should be relaxing and this tip will help.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank’s Coverage of Reefstock 2012 Part One

Posted: March 28th, 2012, 12:24am CDT by Mark Callahan

Every spring in the Mile High City hundreds of reef junkies gather for the most unique saltwater aquarium trade show in the USA.

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Mr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #72: Out of Space? Go UP!

Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 9:17pm CDT by Mark Callahan

If you can’t go out, go up! Just make sure your equipment is up to the task.

Links in this show: www.MrSaltWaterTank.com/site/stackablejug/

First Look At The Mazarra Maxspect X

Posted: March 16th, 2012, 7:28pm CDT by Mark Callahan

LED for saltwater aquariums continue their meteoric rise in popularity and for the budget minded, Mazarra believes they have the solution for you.

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Correction: The point about the Mazarra X only having 6 channels of controllability is incorrect. The correct info is that the Mazarra X will have 6 time points for changing colors of the different channels throughout the day.