Guides for New Hobbyists

snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
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 Systemshttps://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/390162/snakes-guide-to-quarantine-systems#post_3453433
sh.com/t/390278/snakes-methods-for-refugiums#post_3455170" sab="671">Snake's Method for Refugiums
Snake's Method for Setting up a Sumpless Tank
Snake's Method for Setting up an Aquarium with a Sump
Aquascaping Tips and Tricks
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[/u]
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
ab="731">Lighting, Equipment and DIY
Snake's Method for Lighting
Snake's Method for Building an Algae Scrubber
Snake's Method for Algae Scrubber Basics
How to build your own stand
Some of My tank Threads:
Some of my old tanks
Snake's Old 90g
Snake's Old 20g
Snake's 20g Nano Build Thread
Snake's 75g build thread
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 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. I also build custom aquarium furniture. If you would like, contact me at SnakeBlitz33@gmail.com.
 
socalninja650

socalninja650

Member
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!
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
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.
 
kiefers

kiefers

Active Member
Ya...... I'm ready however, you do realize of coarse your setting this up for debate right? You know what they say about opinions?.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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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.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
“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.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
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.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
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!
 
flower

flower

Well-Known Member
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.
 
kiefers

kiefers

Active Member
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)
 
michaeltx

michaeltx

Moderator
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388776/snakes-methods#post_3431106
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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