AmericanReef

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This podcast is dedicated to helping an aquarists keep a successful saltwater and coral reef aquarium. We do it by talking to saltwater professionals and seeing how they do it.

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Paletta Planted Tank - The Failed Experiment - Adding a sump to your planted aquarium Video 08.04.2017 26:08

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.

Why Tunze Stream 3 is a new approach to powerheads - AmericanReef reefkeeping video Video 24.03.2017 19:49

On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a closer look at the Tunze Stream 3! Please send any comments to AmericanReef@me.com.

The Paletta Planted Tank - One Year Later Video 03.03.2017 21:35

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 Video 18.02.2017 56:23

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 Video 12.01.2017 55:12

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 Video 09.12.2016 1:19:51

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 Video 23.11.2016 27:35

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 Video 29.10.2016 39:52

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 Video 08.10.2016 16:13

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 Video 23.09.2016 22:05

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 Video 07.09.2016 34:10

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

Paletta Elos Project - Part III - ReefKeeping Videos - AmericanReef Video 26.08.2016 24:28

On this episode of AmericanReef, we now have 10 weeks of progress on Mike's new 90 gallon reef tank. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Part II of the Elos Tank Project - Aquascaping - ReefKeeping Videos Video 17.07.2016 22:53

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta is aquascaping the Elos reef tank. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Turks and Caicos - Americanreef Diving Series Video 02.07.2016 11:13

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.

The Mike Paletta Elos Tank Project - Part I - Saltwater Tank Setup - ReefKeeping Videos Video 31.05.2016 25:54

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta is starting up a new tank. Can you tell by the covwer photo the manufacturer;) As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Did your Powerhead Stop Working - Maybe it's because Hydrogen Bonded on Plastic Video 01.05.2016 36:18

On this episode of AmericanReef, Roger Vitko from Tunze joins the show. One topic discussed, how strong acids used when cleaning our equipment can form hydrogen bonds on plastic and actually cause more harm than good. As always, 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 Video 02.04.2016 23:04

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

How I Keep Many Tangs in a Relatively Small Tank - AmericanReef ReefKeeping Video Video 18.03.2016 31:29

In this video, we discuss one strategy of how to successfully keep a relatively large amount of tangs in a relatively small tank. We also do comparisons of the tank from approximately 4 years earlier and review what has changed.

Paletta Sunlit Tank Update - IV - AmericanReef ReefKeeping Videos Video 04.03.2016 24:50

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 Video 29.01.2016 1:10:17

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 Project - Part III Video 27.11.2015 28:08

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

Tunze Calcium Dispenser 5074 - extend the ATO Kalk Pump life - how to setup a saltwater aquarium Video 30.10.2015 16:06

This week on AmericanReef, we head back over to Mike Paletta's and discuss and demonstrate the benefits of adding a Tunze 5074 Calcium Dispenser to the sunlit tank. If you are using the Tunze Osmolator as your Kalkwasser ATO with the pump submerged directly into the limewater, you are most likely shortening the life of that pump. Using this dispenser will help eliminate that problem. As always, se...

The Paletta Sunlit Reef Tank Project - Part II - how to start a saltwater aquarium Video 16.10.2015 11:21

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 Pitfalls of Relying on Technology Alone - Specifically the Neptune Apex - AmericanReef Podcast Video 06.09.2015 21:38

On this episode of AmericanReef we discuss the pitfalls of relying on technology alone - specifically the Neptune Apex. As always, email any questions or comments to AmericanReef@me.com.

Raja Ampat - AmericanReef ReefKeeping - Diving Series Video 09.08.2015 19:42

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