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Beginners guide to a reef aquarium with author and accredited reef keeping hobbyist Mike Paletta

On this episode of Americanreef, well known author and accredited reef keeping hobbyist Mike Paletta, discusses what he would suggest as the perfect saltwater aquarium starter setup with saltwater fish and coral. As always, any questions, feel free to send them over to Americanreef@me.com

Paletta Sunlit Tank - some fish didn't make it | starter saltwater fish and coral suggestions

On this episode of Americanreef, we take a look at the Paletta sunlit tank, seven months after the aquarium stand replacement project. Mike also has some suggestions on starter fish and coral for someone new to the saltwater and reefkeeping hobby. As always, any questions, feel free to send them over to Americanreef@me.com

Replace an aquarium stand when the aquarium has fish, coral, water, rocks, and even sand

On this episode of AmericanReef, we look at how Mike replaced his aquarium stand on the sunlit Paletta tank. As always, send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

Magnesium over 2000 ppm in my tang tank for over 6 weeks - High magnesium in your coral reef tank

Ever wonder what happens to your corals and fish when magnesium is over 2000 ppm... Watch this episode of American Reef and find out how it happened and how I'm correcting it. Send all questions over to americanreef@me.com

Save hundreds of dollars in electricity - the new Tunze 6105 ECO saltwater aquarium circulating pump

On this episode of AmericanReef, we talk about how the Tunze 6105 ECO pays for itself when comparing it to the other name brand circulating pumps. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank - 2023 Update - 3 Years Later

On this episode of AmericanReef, we are heading back over to Mike Paletta's to get a update on the 500 gallon reef tank. It's been three years since we've last seen the tank and lots has happened. Send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

Have your ReefKeeping hobby pay for itself - SBB Coral Marketing Lessons - Coral Farming - Part I

On this episode of Americanreef, Shane from SBB corals shares some of his successful and unsuccessful marketing strategies for turning his hobby into a successful small business. As always, send any questions to Americanreef@me.com

The Last Aquarium Stand You’ll Ever Buy - Best Fish Tank Stand for Aquariums - AluFab Aquarium Stand

On this episode of americanreef, we are going to check out and assemble one of the best aquarium stands you can buy for a fish tank. Send all questions to americanreef@me.com If you are interested in the stand, check it out here http://www.alufabinc.com/aquarium-stands/

What’s new with the Paletta Sunlit Tank - The Perfect Starter Saltwater Tank

On this episode of Americanreef, we take a look what’s new with the Paletta Sunlit Tank - which I think as a perfect starter saltwater tank for the beginner. As always comments and concerns questions to americanreef@me.com

New Hobbyists - How to Avoid Scratching Aquarium Glass - Premium Care Booster for Tunze Care Magnet

On this episode of Americanreef, we discuss one way to help avoid scratching your aquarium glass with your algae cleaning products. We also take a look at the new Tunze Premium Care Booster. Please send any comments to Americanreef@me.com

West Palm Beach Diving - Easily Accessible and Beautiful - AmericanReef Diving Series

On this episode of the AmericanReef Diving Series, the Pura Vida divers are diving off the shore of West Palm Beach. As always send any questions over to AmericanReef@Me.com

Avoid feeding flake and pellet foods - the new reef keeping hobbyist

On this episode of Americanreef, we explain why new hobbyists should avoid feeding flake and pellet foods to their saltwater coral reef aquarium. As always comments and concerns questions to americanreef@me.com

How To Save A Fish That Jumped Out Of Water - Fish CPR for ”dead fish” - Simple Saltwater Aquarium

On this episode of americanreef, we talk about a potential option that could save your fish decided to jump out of a fish tank. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

Some of the business aspects of starting a coral farming

On this episode of American read, we talk to Shane, the owner of SBB corals about some of the business aspects of starting a coral farming business out of your house. Send an email to americanreef@me.com with any questions.

Some of the coolest neon torch & goniopora corals - SBB Corals unboxing - introduce corals aquarium

On this episode of AmericanReef, we see how Shane from SBB corals, packs and ships his corals. As well, what they look like after they have been acclimated. Send any questions to americanreef@ me.com

Part II - Growing Coral - how to grow some of the most colorful coral - SBB Corals

On this episode of AmericanReef, we share part II of the discussion with Shane from SBB corals, as he talks about his reefkeeping journey as well as the lessons learned along the way. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

Growing Coral - Advice from high end coral farmer - Part 1

On this episode of AmericanReef, Shane from SBB corals talks about his reefkeeping journey as well as the lessons learned along the way. Send any questions to americanreef@ me.com

Speed up your water changes for less than $10, using a simple homemade tool - the pre-primed siphon

On this episode of AmericanReef we discuss a simple homemade tool every reef keeper will need, use and love. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

How to prevent and eliminate reef tank pests | Bristle Worm

On this episode of AmericanReef we discuss how to prevent and eliminate reef tank pests, specifically the Bristle Worm. Send any questions to americanreef@me.com

Reef keeping parameter ratios between 20 of the hobbies most successful coral growers

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares the results of comparing various Reef keeping parameters between 20 of the hobbies most successful coral growers and reef keepers. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

A simple (and free) tip to help increase your coral growth - From Mike

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares with us a simple pro tip for getting faster coral growth in your saltwater and coral reef tank. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

The benefits Mike saw by feeding phytoplankton and rotifers in his saltwater reef tanks

On this episode of americanreef we talk with Mike about growing and feeding phytoplankton and rotifers for your saltwater and reef tank. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

What Mike Paletta learned about coral reef keeping and saltwater fish during COVID-19

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta talks to us about what he learned about coral reef keeping and saltwater fish during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Tang Tank Update - Americanreef saltwater reef keeping video

On this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss all the changes made to the Tang Tank since the last video. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Tim's Reef Tank - Battling RTN and a Kalk overdose - New to Saltwater Reef aquarium

On this episode of AmericanReef, Tim discusses how he has been battling RTN and a Kalk overdose with his beautiful 400 gallon reef. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

Three Pro ReefKeeping Tips from the Pros at Top Shelf Aquatics - americanreef

On this episode of AmericanReef, Kevin from Top Shelf Aquatics gives us 3 pro tips for the saltwater and coral reef tank owner. As always, send any questions over to AmericanReef@me.com

SanJays monti and soft coral tanks update - Setting up a saltwater aquarium

On this episode of Americanreef, SanJay talks about his two other saltwater tanks, the softie and monti tanks. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

Paletta 500 Update - the effects of CO2

On this episode of Americanreef, we have an update to the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank and the growth of some of those new frags from the last video. As always send all questions to Americanreef@me.com

Sanjay has a new tank and Mike and Sanjay discuss why they like it so much - Americanreef saltwater

On this episode of Americanreef, SanJay set up a new aquarium and Mike and Sanjay discuss why they like it so much. 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

On 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 - 10 gallon saltwater fish tank setup

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

How to build your own coral reef rock structures - TSA Custom Rock Work

On this episode of Americanreef, we're going to check out how to build your own custom coral reef rock structures. 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

Reminder - The Top Shelf Aquatics Live Sale Starts Today and Noon - Coral Savings up to 80%

This is the sale talked about in the previous video. It only happens approximately 4 times a year and this weekend is one of those times. Win free corals and other free prizes while at the same time getting some of the coolest rarest corals that exists in the hobby. In this video, we get to hear from one of the owners of Top Shelf Aquatics on how the sale works and how to get some of the best deals available. You'll also get to hear from Claudia, one of the individuals that will actually be working the orders behind the scenes. Good luck this weekend!

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

Mike Paletta - Feeding Tips and Tricks & Tank Updates - feeding fish that won't eat

On this episode of AmericanReef, Mike shares some of the tips and tricks that he uses when feeding his aquariums. Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com

Finding and Eradicating Pests - Starting a reef tank

On this episode of AmericanReef, we visit the professionals at TopShelf aquatics and discuss how they find and eradicate reef tank pests using jewelers glasses, antibiotics and lots of other fun stuff!! Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com

How to Stop Coral Die Off - Keeping your saltwater reef tank pest free

On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at how the professionals handle coral die-off. As well, how to keep your saltwater reef tank pest free. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.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.

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 Paletta 500 Gallon Reef Tank Build Out - Phase I - starting a large saltwater tank

On this episode of Americanreef, the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank buildout, now has water in it! Please send all questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

The Paletta 500 has arrived - how to move and install large aquariums

On this episode of Americanreef, the Mike Paletta 500 gallon aquarium has arrived and it is time to unload it. Please send any 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