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That’s Not Legal! Moss and Mystery Snails

Posted on March 3, 2023March 7, 2023 by Chad

For most of the last 10 or so years I have been focusing on reef tanks. There was a time when I had some of both kinds. Eventually, I had an issue keeping them both, so I switched to just reef. Now I am back to just planted. This old photo circa 2013 is from a time when moss balls were still a thing. During that time, they (among other things) became illegal in the hobby. The reason? Muscles hitch...
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Episode 116 – 80 Gallons Down the Drain

Posted on February 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Chad

Sometimes you just have to break down a tank. It can be sad, but we have to admit to ourselves that it is time. That is what I recently did with my large tank. For each of us the events that lead to this decision vary but the end result is the same, we end up tankless. If you are like me, you won't be tankless for long. I've already started work on a new 28-gallon tank. It will be freshwater pl...
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Episode 113 – miniMACNA – What are your top 3 lessons learned in reefkeeping?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Chad

I recently attended miniMACNA a reefkeeping online conference. They asked reefers to answer a few questions. I've uploaded my answers here for those of you who weren't able to attend the conference. https://masna.org/joinrenew/ https://youtu.be/7qa-xUpXIaY
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