Mike added new coral to his big reef tank | Mike & Sanjay Top Shelf Aquatics frag grow out | Part I
n this episode of Americanreef, Mike is adding 20 frags to the 500 gallon reef tank. He will also demonstrate what he believes is the best way to mount and clean the coral frags, As well as talk about his thoughts on coral placement. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
PSU Reef Tank 2009 - lighting filtration flow & chiller
On this episode of Americanreef, we travel back in time to what I feel was one of the first (hobbyist maintain) successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America.In this episode, we are checking out the old school life support systems like filtration, lighting, chilling and dosing. If you have a 10 gallon saltwater fish tank setup and want to upgrade, check out this video for great ideas. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com
Part II - Growing Healthy Colorful Corals - Top Shelf Aquatics - Aquaculture Farm Design
On this episode of Americanreef, we had back out to the Top Shelf Aquatics aquaculture facility to get a tour of the components including the life support and lighting systems used to power the farm. Send all the questions too, Americanreef@me.com
One of the first successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America
On this episode of Americanreef we travel back in time to what I feel was one of the first (hobbyist maintain) successful beautiful large SPS dominated reef tanks in America.
Growing Healthy Colorful Coral Quickly -The Top Shelf Aquatics State of the Art Aquaculture Facility
On this episode of Americanreef, we talk to the professionals to see how they grow healthy, vibrant, hard to get coral as fast as humanly possible. In this segment, we have a high-level overview of their new aquaculture facility. Send all questions over to Americanreef@me.com
Kevin's Filtration Room - Three Reef Tanks One Skimmer
On this episode of Americanreef we go back to visit Kevin and he gives us a tour of the filtration room that handles the life-support for his beautiful SPS dominated tank. Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com
SanJay and Mike - new changes to Sanjay's saltwater reef tank - ozone and Nyos Torq to name a few
On this episode of Americanreef, Mike and I visit Sanjay to talk about some of the changes he has made on his main display tank. As always, Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com
Kevin's Showpiece Reef Aquarium
On this episode of Americanreef, we have another tank tour. In this video, we are showcasing Kevin's amazing reef tank. Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com
Mike is improving the filtration on the new 500 gallon tank
On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike improved the filtration on the new 500 gallon tank and Top Shelf Aquatics rules! Send all questions to americanreef@me.com
Roatan Honduras - Cayos Cochinos Dive - aboard the Roatan Aggressor - Americanreef Diving Series
On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at another diving spot, Cayos Cochinos near Roatan Honduras. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
Part II - Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate
On this episode of Americanreef, we have part II of the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.
Part I - Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank
On this episode of Americanreef, the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, moving from a smaller reef tank to the ultimate reef tank! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.
The Mike Paletta Sunlit Tank - 12 months since the tank move
On this episode of Americanreef, we take a look at the Mike Paletta Sunlit tank, 12 months after the tank move. Please send any questions to Americanreef@me.com
Planning to fit an oversized coral reef or saltwater aquarium in your house - Paletta 500 Build Out
On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shows us how he successfully plans to fit a large aquarium down a relatively small hallway - with 45 degree angles and a small room. Send all questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
Sanjay Joshi - The Butterfly Tank and the lessons learned - starting a saltwater and coral reef tank
On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike & SanJay discuss the trials and tribulations SanJay has had with his new Butterfly and Montipora saltwater aquarium. As always, send any questions to Americanreef@me.com
Early discussions with Mike Paletta about his 300 gallon to 500 gallon reef tank upgrade
This week on AmericanReef, We have a discussion with Mike Paletta about his new tank upgrade and why the 500 gallon tank is the perfect size for a reef tank ! As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
The Ritteri Anemone - when it went through a powerhead and fish were dying
On this episode of AmericanReef, The Ritteri Anemone - Acclimating - Care and what Roger did when it went through a powerhead and fish were dying
Who's got the best florescent reef tank .... Sanjay of course - coral fluorescence
This week on AmericanReef, we get to check out the fluorescence of Sanjay's amazing 500 gallon reef tank ! As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
Part II of Tim's Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Later - Coral Eye Candy - AmericanReef
This week on AmericanReef, we continue our discussion with Tim on how his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank did this year - hint... really good! As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
Part I - Tim's Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Later - Coral Eye Candy - AmericanReef Reef Keeping Video
This week on AmericanReef, Tim shares how his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank did this year - hint... really good! As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
Plumbing a nano into your main reef system - lessons learned - Nano Reef Tank Plumbing
On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss the lessons learned from plumbing a nano reef tank into a larger, established 400 gallon reef system . As always, send any questions to americanreef@me.com
Sunlit Soft Coral Tank - 8 months after the tank upgrade - moving an aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at the Paletta sunlit soft coral tank 8 months after the tank up grade. As always, send any questions to americanreef@me.com
SanJay is setting up a new coral reef aquarium - starting the saltwater aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef - Mike and Sanjay discuss some specifics about the new coral reef aquarium Sanjay setup. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com
Saba and St Kitts - AmericanReef ReefKeeping video podcast - caribbean diving
On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at another Caribbean diving spot, Saba Marine Park. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
Tips and tricks to save money keeping a saltwater aquarium - starting a saltwater aquarium video
On this episode of AmericanReef, we a review somer tips and tricks to help save money keeping a saltwater aquarium - Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
How to Setup a Reef Aquarium without a Sump - A Sumpless Coral Reef Aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef, we are starting a new series of videos where we are following a new sumpless coral reef tank build. This video covers the first four months of setting up that coral reef system. In it, Roger discusses his design as well as some "do's and dont's" that he has learned along the way. Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
Paletta Planted Tank - The Failed Experiment - Adding a sump to your planted aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss how adding the sump to the planted tank did not go so well. Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
The Paletta Planted Tank - One Year Later
On this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again, this time we talk about his planted tank now that it's one year later! Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
Tim's 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Update - RTN and STN hit some corals - there's trouble in paradise
This week on AmericanReef, We have a 1 year later look at Tim's beautiful 400 gallon reef tank. In it, Tim discusses some of the RTN issues he has had as well as the addition and changes to his life support systems. As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com.
Mike talks with Sanjay about his amazing reef tank, older equipment and recovering from a tank crash
On this episode of AmericanReef - Mike and Sanjay discuss Sanjay's 500 gallon reef tank, the equipment and the changes that have taken place since 2009. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com
Coral Reef Aquarium Photography - How to Take Great Aquarium Photos - keeping a saltwater aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef - we discuss the fundamentals of great reef tank photography with professional photographer and reef hobbyist, Jeff Lloyd. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com
How to perform a tank swap - The Paletta Sun-Lit Tank - americanreef reefkeeping videos
On this episode of AmericanReef - we catch up with Mike Paletta while he is swapping out the 90 gallon sun-lit tank for a 120 gallon tank. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com
How SanJay maintains and keeps his beautiful planted tank with minmal effort
On this episode of AmericanReef - Freshwater, Mike and Sanjay have a discussion on how SanJay can easily keep and maintains his planted tank with a minimal effort. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com
Managing Coral Growth...3 Months Later - reefkeeping videos - starting a saltwater aquarium
This week we head back over to Mike Paletta's to checkout how successful he has been at managing choral growth in that sunlit tank by lowering the rock structure. As always, email any question to americanreef@me.com
A unique way to manage coral growth - AmericanReef reefkeeping video - keeping a salt water aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef, the corals in that sunlit tank of Mike's are starting to reach the surface, in this video, we review his solution. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
Two Year Tang Tank Update & How to Make HPD Cubes - starting a saltwater tank - reefkeeping video
On this episode of AmericanReef, two years have passed and we are taking a look at the 110 gallon tang tank and demonstrating how to make frozen HPD cubes. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
Turks and Caicos - Americanreef Diving Series
On this episode of the AmericanReef, we have another video in the diving series. This dive takes place at the Turks and Caicos .Please send any questions over to americanreef@me.com.
18 month update on Mike's 300 Gallon Mixed Reef - How to keep a saltwater aquarium - AmericanReef
On this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to give you an 18 month tank update and add some additional flow to his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
Paletta Sunlit Tank Update - IV - AmericanReef ReefKeeping Videos
On this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to see how he has corrected the latest set of problems with the 90 gallon Sunlit tank. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
Tim's Amazing Journey with his Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - AmericanReef Reef Keeping Video
This week on AmericanReef, Tim shares his 14 years of an amazing journey that he has had with his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank. As always, send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
The Paletta Sun Lit Tank Update III
On this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to see how the added flow has helped to keep his bare bottom tank clean. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com
The Paletta Sunlit Reef Tank Project - Part II - how to start a saltwater aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef we visit Mike again to see how his new sunlit coral reef aquarium is doing. As always, email any questions or comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
The Sunlit Reef Tank Project - Part I - how to setup a saltwater aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef we visit Mike again to discuss his newest project - a sunlit coral reef aquarium. As always, email any questions or comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
Raja Ampat - AmericanReef Diving Series
On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at one of the nicest coral reefs on the planet. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
How to Setup a Planted Tank and Aquarium
On this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again, only this time we talk planted tanks! Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
The DIY All-In-One BioCube After 9 Months
On this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again where the All-In-One BioCube has been up for 9 Months. Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
An Automated Nutritious Feeding Option to Feed Your Saltwater Fish for 2 Weeks
On this episode of AmericanReef, we demonstrate an automated, and nutritious, feeding option to feed your saltwater fish for weeks, while you are away from your tank. For more reef keeping videos head on over to AmericanReef.com.
A Unique Way to Add a Quarantine System to Your Main Display Tank
On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss and take a look at a unique way to add a quarantine system to you main display tank. Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
Common Saltwater Fish Disease - Lymphocystis - HPD can help get rid of ich and other fish diseases
On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss Lymphocystis. It’s a common saltwater disease that is easily recognizable with a simple cure! For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
Making an All-In-One BioCube from a Basic Aquarium - Part II - 6 Weeks Later
On this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again where the All-In-One BioCube has been up for 6-8 weeks. Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.
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