How much do soft corals grow - too much on the sunlit Paletta reef tank - Americanreef Reef Keeping
On this episode of Americanreef, we discuss the growth Mike has seen on the sunlit soft coral tank. As well as the changes made over the past 16 months. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
First look at the updated Paletta Nano -- Saltwater Tank Upgrade Americanreef - 10 gallon
On this episode of Americanreef, Mike is upgraded the Nano. We discuss the upgrade and his vision for that tank. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
1 Year Update on the Paletta Nano - before he breaks it down - Saltwater Tank Upgrade Americanreef
On this episode of Americanreef, Mike is upgrading the Nano. We discuss what that upgrade will look like and why he wants to upgrade. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com
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
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