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Neglected Frag Tank

I "Neglected" My Frag Tank for 2 Years: Here’s What Actually Happened | Mark Callahan, Mr. Saltwater Tank

Are you driving yourself crazy trying to chase perfect water parameters, or spending hours every week micro-managing your saltwater aquarium? In this episode, Mark takes a completely opposite approach to reef keeping. Watch as he puts his experimental frag tank through extreme conditions, from inconsistent 90% water changes using dirty display tank water to letting alkalinity drop to a shocking 5.2. Discover what happened to the corals exposed to air, why chasing numbers can often cause more harm than good, and how much "breathing room" you actually have in the saltwater aquarium hobby. Whether you are a beginner overwhelmed by exact numbers or an experienced reefer looking for a fresh perspective, learn how you can spend less time panicking over tank parameters and more time enjoying your system.

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  • Apex Trident Reagent Kit (2 Month Supply) - Neptune Systems

    Apex Trident Reagent Kit (2 Month Supply) - Neptune Systems

    Neptune Systems
    $59.99
    PLEASE ONLY PURCHASE 1x Two Month Supply.  We will not be able to restock any reagents for the next 30 days. 2-month reagent kit (based on the default testing schedule of 4-Alk/2-Ca/2-Mg per day).  The reagent kit has at least 240...
  • HI772 Marine Alkalinity (dKH) Checker HC - Hanna Instruments

    HI772 Marine Alkalinity (dKH) Checker HC - Hanna Instruments

    Hanna Instruments
    $74.99
    The Hanna Marine Alkalinity (dKH) Checker® bridges the gap between simple chemical test kits and professional instrumentation. Chemical test kits have limited accuracy and resolution since they rely upon the human eye to discern differences in color...
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    Carbonate Hardness & Alkalinity (KH/ ALK) Test Kit - Salifert
    On Sale 15%

    Carbonate Hardness & Alkalinity (KH/ ALK) Test Kit - Salifert

    Salifert
    $16.46
    $13.99
    Calcium alone cannot form the skeletal material of corals and allow calcareous algae to grow. Some other substances are needed as well. A few other constituents are carbonate and bicarbonate. These two substances also have a major impact on the...
  • AI Nero 5 Wave Pump (3000 GPH) w/Fish Guard - AquaIllumination

    AI Nero 5 Wave Pump (3000 GPH) w/Fish Guard - AquaIllumination

    AquaIllumination
    $249.99
    Don’t be fooled by its compact demeanor! The Nero 5 punches well above its class delivering true 3000 gallons per hour (gph) of flow. That’s the kind of flow that keeps your tank clean and your coral healthy. Pump Modes Constant Speed -...
  • T5 Blue Plus Light Bulb - ATI

    T5 Blue Plus Light Bulb - ATI

    ATI
    $24.95 - $34.95
    ATI Blue Plus T5 HO Bulb The ATI Blue Plus is arguably the most popular T5 bulb in the reef aquarium hobby. It is specifically engineered to emphasize the blue spectrum of light, which is critical for both the health of photosynthetic corals and the...