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Why Reef Keeping Has Become Harder

I have been tending to reef tanks for many, many years and in my view reef keeping has become harder. How is this possible?

July 20, 2021

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Tips For Keeping a Reef Tank Cool

During the summer it is time to keep an eye on the temperature of your reef tank. Based on my past experiences, here are some tips to keep a tank cool.

July 9, 2021

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How To Setup a SPS Quarantine Tank

A coral quarantine tank is a great way to prevent Acro Eating Flatworms (AEFW), Red Bugs and other parasitic pests in a reef tank.

March 24, 2021

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Rappin’ With ReefBum – SPS Masters Series

Rappin’ With ReefBum is a weekly live stream on YouTube with host Keith Berkelhamer and guests from the reefkeeping community.

October 31, 2020

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Tips on How to Remove Detritus

In the reef keeping hobby the word ‘detritus’ is a dirty word, literally. And the best thing to do is to minimize its presence in a reef tank.

May 17, 2020

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When is it Time To Switch Salt Mixes?

When is it time to switch salt mixes? If a salt mix is not consistent from one bucket to the next then it may be time to switch.

April 4, 2020

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5 Money Saving Reef Tank Tips During COVID-19

These are very difficult times and many are feeling the financial pinch. Here are my Top 5 Tips on how to save money with your reef tank during COVID..

March 25, 2020

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Identify Your Weakest Link…and Strengthen It

There is a saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. There are many things that can cause a reef tank to nosedive and spiral out of control.

March 19, 2020

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Top 5 Reef Tank Maintenance Tips & Chores

Staying on top of maintenance for a reef tank is very important. Here are my top 5 maintenance tips & chores to prevent a reef tank from going off the rails.

September 12, 2019