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Let’s talk about how to avoid Old Tank Syndrome (OTS)

Jan 19, 2022 | Tanks

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Reef Diary: Diluting Saltwater That is too Concentrated

Jan 15, 2022 | Tanks

In order to use the saltwater that I made six weeks ago I needed to dilute it down quite a bit because I made a mistake and made it too salty. With a saltwater calculator and some imagination I was able to come up with a way to use it and not waste any.…

Reef Diary: Reef Prep Before Departure

Jan 2, 2022 | Reef

I tackled some important aquarium maintenance today so all will go smoothly while I’m away for a week. And I spotted some livestock in the sump, which was relocated to the reef.

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RD129: Reef Prep Before Departure…

Reef Diary: Remotely Watching The Reef

Jan 1, 2022 | Equipment, Reef

I went to spend Thanksgiving with family, but did a couple of things before I left town.

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RD126: Remotely Watching The Reef…

Reef Diary: I Cleaned the Nyos 120 Skimmer

Dec 30, 2021 | Equipment

The skimmer was surging and growling, and needed to be cleaned up. 20 minutes later, I vacuumed the detritus out of the skimmer section as it had built up quite a bit over the last six months (or more).…

Let’s talk about reefing over the holidays

Dec 19, 2021 | Tanks

Preparing now is best so you can relax and enjoy knowing your reef is in tip-top shape during the time you spend with family members.

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Let’s talk about reefing over the holidays…

Diving Mala Pier, Lahaina, Maui – Part 2

Dec 15, 2021 | Reef

Additional footage from the dive that we did on the first day of the trip: Mala Pier. Most of this was shot with a GoPro & provided by my friend Ashley. My second day there, my rib was injured which prevented any further activity for the rest of the trip.…