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post #1 of 105
10/30/11 at 8:59am
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I have comprised a series of articles for people who have simple questions and need answers that they can't find elsewhere. These "articles" if you will, give detailed information about each subject, and in each thread is an open discussion for details that have been left unanswered. Please feel free to read the articles and use what you want to out of them. These are the methods that I have done through the years that have worked for me, personally. These are also things that I have learned in the hobby over the years that I would like to share with all of you, to save you time, and energy in research.

 

The Quick Guide

 

Snake's 111 Tips and tricks for New Hobbyists

 

Getting Started:

 

Snake's Method for getting your questions answered

 

Snake's Methods for RO/DI Units and Water Purification

 

Snake's Methods for Acclimation

 

Snake's Methods for Evaluating Used Aquariums and Equipment

 

Snake's Guide to Mechanical Filtration

 

Snake's Guide to Chemical filtration

 

Snake's Guide to Biological Filtration

 

Snake's Guide to Cycling a Saltwater Aquarium

 

Livestock Questions and Methods

 

Snake's Guide to Feeding Livestock

 

Snake's Method for Buying Livestock

 

Setting Up an Aquarium

 

Snake's Guide for Quarantine Systems

 

Snake's Method for Refugiums

 

Snake's Method for Moving an Aquarium

 

Snake's Method for the Poor Man's FOWLR

 

Snake's Method for Setting up a Sumpless Tank

 

Snake's Method for Setting up an Aquarium with a Sump

 

Maintaining an Aquarium

 

Snake's Method for Aquarium Maintenance

 

Snake's Method for Water Changes

 

Snake's Method for Water Quality Troubleshooting

 

Snake's Methods for Basic Husbandry

 

Snake's Methods for Growing Coralline Algae

 

Snake's Quick Guide to Ca, Alk and Mg

 

Common Problems in an Aquarium

 

Snake's Method for Researching

 

Snake's Method for Diatom Removal

 

Snake's Method for Cyanobacteria Treatment

 

Snake's Method for Hair Algae Removal

 

Snake's Method for Reducing Nitrate and Phosphate

 

Lighting, Equipment and DIY

 

Snake's Method for Lighting

 

Snake's Method for Building an Algae Scrubber

 

Snake's Method for Algae Scrubber Basics

 

 

Some of My tank Threads:

 

Some of my old tanks

Snake's Old 90g

Snake's Old 20g

Snake's 20g Nano Build Thread

New Custom 20g stand

Snake's Display Refugium Build

 

Some other very helpful links:

 

 

Disclaimer:

 

I take no responsibility in hobbyist errors. All articles written are informational, but are to be taken with a grain of salt. The hobbyist needs to do additional research to find answers to the problems that they are incurring in their own aquarium. These articles should be cited in any research that is being done. The articles do contain errors, and some information is not discussed in detail. Some articles do not have any citations at all, because they are the sole opinion of the writer. If you have any questions about the articles, please feel free to e-mail me at SnakeBlitz33@gmail.com. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Snake’s Biography:

 

My name is Seth and I live in Monroe, Louisiana with my wife, Heather and my daughter, Emma. I am a professional taxidermist full time.  I have had freshwater aquariums for about fifteen years, and saltwater aquariums for almost seven years.  I enjoy all the aspects of reef keeping and love to talk about it and help new hobbyists whenever I can. I am a really easygoing person and would love to talk to you and get to know your tank. If you would like, contact me at SnakeBlitz33@gmail.com.


Edited by SnakeBlitz33 - 5/7/12 at 4:39pm
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post #2 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:08am

I'll read it.drinkingcoffee.gif

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post #3 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:10am

That's a cool idea... just cover stuff that you do a little bit differentley than most.

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post #4 of 105
10/30/11 at 3:28pm

I'm going to be transferring from my 14g to a 29 g. I have 25lbs of lr and 20lbs or ls, fire shrimp, zoas and hermet crabs. I've had the tank for about a month, and have had the inverts in there for about a week. How would you recommend going about doing the transfer? What would be your "step by step" process per say? Thanks!

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post #5 of 105
10/30/11 at 4:09pm

Make sure you do an algae scrubber one

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post #6 of 105
10/30/11 at 4:22pm
Thread Starter 

Lol. Ok, I guess so. Anything else? 

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post #7 of 105
10/30/11 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 View Post

Lol. Ok, I guess so. Anything else? 



How about choosing the right fish for your tank? I've noticed that allot of new hobbyists always have trouble finding info on that...

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post #8 of 105
10/30/11 at 7:04pm
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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 View Post





How about choosing the right fish for your tank? I've noticed that allot of new hobbyists always have trouble finding info on that...


And what order to add them. I always have trouble picking fish and knowing how to add them

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post #9 of 105
10/30/11 at 7:39pm
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Lol. There are much more qualified people to talk about fish than me. I don't know the half of it about fish anymore. Sorry guys. Lol. I just have experience with a handful of fish that I have used over the years. 

 

Later to iChat I'm going to post a list of topics that I've come up with in this thread. 

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post #10 of 105
10/30/11 at 8:19pm

Ya...... I'm ready however, you do realize of coarse your setting this up for debate right? You know what they say about opinions?.

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post #11 of 105
10/30/11 at 8:37pm
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Lol. Opinions are welcome. There's more than one way to skin a cat. I'm just going to type what I know so I won't have to keep repeating some things. 

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post #12 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:01pm
Might want to make this a wiki article when you're done
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post #13 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:11pm
Thread Starter 

“Snake's Methods”

 

Snake's Methods for:

 

Hair Algae Removal

Diatom Removal

Dinoflagellate Removal

Bubble Algae Removal

Batafora Removal

Cyanobacteria Removal

Trouble Fish Removal

Bristle Worm Removal

Hyposalinity

Hypersalinity

Quarantine Tanks

Hospital Tanks

Disease Treatment

Balancing Calcium and Alkalinity

Supplementation

Fish and Coral Food

Acclimation

Water Changes

Building an Algae Scrubber

Algae Scrubber Basics

DIY Protein Skimmers

Coral Placement

Researching

Reef Lighting

FOWLR Lighting

FO Lighting

Setting Up a Sumpless Aquarium

Setting Up an Aquarium with a Sump

Moving an Established Aquarium

Flow Rates and Powerhead Placement

Closed Loop Systems

Dosing Kalkwasser

Dosing Two Part Solutions

Understanding the Chemicals

Reducing Nitrate and Phosphate

Macroalgae Applications

Designing and Building a Refugium

Designing and Building a Sump

Growing Coralline Algae

Maintenance

Aquarium Safety

 

Think if anything else, lemme know... I'll be trying to cite sources and picking off links on this site for further reading as well. It's going to take me awhile though, before I'm ready to start posting them.


Edited by SnakeBlitz33 - 2/16/12 at 5:09pm
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post #14 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:13pm
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Well, I think that some of the articles on this site are a little outdated. There are new and better ways of doing things, which I think new hobbyists should be aware of.

 

For example, there's no set rule on how much sand or live rock to use anymore. There's no watts per gallon rule to use anymore - etc. etc. It would clear up a lot of confusion for new hobbyists.

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post #15 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:19pm
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Choosing Livestock

Using External and Internal Overflows

Standpipe Designs

Culturing your own Live Foods

Breeding Clownfish

Electrical Systems

Chemical Filtration Medias

Wet/Dry Filters

 

Just a few more ideas. lol. Anyone going to contribute? lol

 

I feel like staying up all night and working on all of this. I think it's going to be pretty dang awesome!!! I'm excited!

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post #16 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:28pm

This looks great

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post #17 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:43pm

Snake...we won't have anything to talk about. If you cover all of that info, this site would become a info only and move on type of place. All any of us do is share our methods, you are making so we won't need to do that. Noobs can just access what they need to know from your personal vast experiance....The only left for our entertainment will be Darth.

 

If you are tired of repeating yourself let somebody else chime in on the subject.

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post #18 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:45pm

Looking forward to reading most, if not all of these, as I am a new hobbyist. Thanks for valuable info!

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post #19 of 105
10/30/11 at 9:51pm

wow,..... snake, I do have some respect for you and this is why I must say.........................

 

 

You have to get out more!! seriously. Lol Here are some ideas for you

 

skydiving, bike riding,  elevator hopping, fine dining, movie hunting, real hunting, fishing, cleaning, wife hugging, foot rubbing, car rides at sunset, how about some crocquet, beach walking, side walk surfing, real surfing, poker playing, hobby seeking.

 

just to name a few. sorry for the rhyming. hey another..... rapping. (wikiwikkiwikki)

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post #20 of 105
10/30/11 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by Flower View Post

Snake...we won't have anything to talk about. If you cover all of that info, this site would become a info only and move on type of place. All any of us do is share our methods, you are making so we won't need to do that. Noobs can just access what they need to know from your personal vast experiance....The only left for our entertainment will be Darth.

 

If you are tired of repeating yourself let somebody else chime in on the subject.



I dont think it will though there are always people that do not want to read things like this but there are alot of people that want to read others take on things and pick and choose what they want to try and do.


I think its a good idea.  and can not wait to start reading some of his tips and techniques.

 

Thanks

Mike

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