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4-16 Reefkeeping Q&A

2500 Gallon ON LOCATION Monday Q&A Livestream w/Mr. Saltwater Tank!

Join us for another Live Reefkeeping Q&A with Mr. Saltwater Tank. Find Answers To The Many Questions We Fielded Using the Time Stamps Below:

0:00​ - Livestream Starts
14:21​ - Q&A Begins, Explanation of set-up of 2500 gallon tank.
19:21​ - What Kind of Lights are driving the 2500 gallon tank?
22:46​ - How do you clean a large tank?
23:27​ - How do I know if I have too much flow?
25:05​ - Trying to decide between a Hydra 64, Photon v2 32 or a Kessil Ap9x, do you guys have any insight?
28:03​ - Help! My clownfish are dying after I made a large water change!
29:30​ - How do you feed CaRX in larger SPS tanks?
31:48​ - Are the two 1,000 gallon reef tanks Mark is building going to be connected?
32:36​ - Is it bad to run a carbon reactor all the time?
34:06​ - ​Have you ever successfully fully gotten rid of Aiptasia out of any reef tank? If so HOW?
37:30​ - What size sump do you recommend for a 300 gallon tank?
39:13​ - Should I buy a Neptune PMK or just ready a PAR meter to test lighting?
40:54​ - I have a 75 gallon with sump.. Dynos are out of control...what's your best thought to get through the ugly stage? This tank is 3 years old and never had a problem? I'm 1.5 months into this disaster!
41:36​ - ​How big of skimmer are you using on the 2500 gallon tank?
42:27​ - When YOU do water changes, do you add anything like MicroBacteria, Stability, etc.?
43:44​ - What are some of the best coral dip solutions? Does the dipping solution matter for different types of corals?
44:37​ - ​How’s your in-home tank set-up going?
45:13​ - Bubble Tip Anemone for reef tanks, yes or no?
47:02​ - Can you recommend a decent ATO Float Valve for a gravity fed ATO that won't clog with kalk as easy as the $10 amazon kind?
50:01​ - Lost my tank in the snowstorms (no power for 8 days), all my live rock is in brutes with heaters and wave makers. What to do to keep it alive for reset?
52:08​ - When you stir/vacuum your sand bed, do you just get the top layer or do you go until you hit the glass? Assuming you only do small sections at a time?
53:06​ - Are you planning on restarting scuba diving trips again?

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    Revive Coral Cleaner (500 ml / 16.8 oz) - Two Little Fishies
    On Sale 15%

    Revive Coral Cleaner (500 ml / 16.8 oz) - Two Little Fishies

    Two Little Fishies

    $12.99
    $11.04
    A revolutionary product developed by Julian Sprung for cleansing live stony and soft corals, zoanthids, and anemones. It is a surface cleaning dip based on plant extracts. Use for all general purpose live coral cleansing, as a part of acclimation to...
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    Stability (500 ML) - Seachem
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    Stability (500 ML) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $16.71
    $14.20
    Stability® will rapidly and safely establish the aquarium biofilter in freshwater and marine systems, thereby preventing the #1 cause of fish death: "new tank syndrome". Stability® is formulated specifically for the aquarium and contains a...
  • AP9X Aquarium LED Light - Kessil

    AP9X Aquarium LED Light - Kessil

    Kessil

    $869.00
    Redesigned optics provide an even light distribution that blankets your aquarium with up to 48” of coverage. This uniform coverage minimizes hot spots and creates an effect similar to that of a metal halide / T5 combo...
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    RODI Float Valve Kit - Bubble Magus
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    RODI Float Valve Kit - Bubble Magus

    Bubble Magus - Seaside

    $24.99
    $21.24
    Float valves are used to shut off RODI water when a certian level is reached.
  • Apex PMK - PAR Monitoring Kit - Neptune Systems

    Apex PMK - PAR Monitoring Kit - Neptune Systems

    Neptune Systems

    $339.99
    Features and Benefits: Performs continuous light-level monitoring for your aquarium Measures actual PAR – the light corals and plants use Prevents burning out corals Includes ASM – the new Advanced Sensors Module PAR sensor hides...
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    MJV-KIT - SICCE Syncra Nano Compatible Vacuum & Crevice Tool Kit - VCA
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    MJV-KIT - SICCE Syncra Nano Compatible Vacuum & Crevice Tool Kit - VCA

    VCA Vivid Creative

    $19.99
    $16.99
    Make short work of your dirty sump or bare-bottom aquarium. Simply attach the MJV to a SICCE Syncra Nano with the included snap-in adapter or use it with a spare Cobalt Aquatics™, or Marineland® Maxi-Jet® Pump Protect Your Pump With the...
  • The Dip - Coral Dip for Cleaning Corals 250 ml (8 oz) - Fauna Marin

    The Dip - Coral Dip for Cleaning Corals 250 ml (8 oz) - Fauna Marin

    Fauna Marin

    $24.95
    Fauna Marin THE DIP is a highly effective coral dip solution used for cleaning various types of corals. It also helps acclimate new specimens to the aquarium by strengthening the pest resistance of your coral. THE DIP will remove unwanted deposits and...
  • AI Hydra 64HD Aquarium LED, Black - AquaIllumination

    AI Hydra 64HD Aquarium LED, Black - AquaIllumination

    AquaIllumination

    $719.99
    Design: Redesigning the plastics in the Hydra lineup has resulted in two major benefits: better efficiency and better aesthetics. Efficiency improvements reduce the demands on active cooling for longer component life. Improvements to design thin the...
  • AI Hydra 64HD Aquarium LED, White - AquaIllumination

    AI Hydra 64HD Aquarium LED, White - AquaIllumination

    AquaIllumination

    $719.99
    Design: Redesigning the plastics in the Hydra lineup has resulted in two major benefits: better efficiency and better aesthetics. Efficiency improvements reduce the demands on active cooling for longer component life. Improvements to design thin the...