Gunnar - Tank Sense

Got a call to take this neglected Biocube off someone's hands—they thought it may be trash. Not in my eyes!
I spent some serious time deep-cleaning and turning it around, and now it’s a beautiful little reef for my daughter’s room. It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do for a tank someone previously gave up on.

Here is an in-depth guide to walk you through the process of stripping and resealing the interior silicone of an aquarium. You’ll learn how to safely remove old silicone, prep the glass with the right solvents for a permanent bond, and lay down professional-grade beads that look as good as factory work. ****DISCLAIMER: Just redoing the inside seal of the tank isn’t completely proper on tanks with structural compromise like this one. I told this client that this is not guaranteed to work on a big rimless tank like this; he has added his own bracing to the glass to help add more strength. Make sure to use 100% aquarium-safe silicone and never rush the curing process!

After battling high phosphates in multiple tanks, the mesh bag of phosphate remover in the sump just wasn't cutting it. I gave this reactor with RowaPhos a try and noticed instant results! Highly recommend!

Trying Out A Budget-Friendly Hygger Wave Pump!

We got the opportunity to review this product and are pleased with the overall experience! If you're looking for a budget-friendly wave pump, this is a great option. Details below!

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Fixing Old Tank Syndrome: A 25-Year-Old Reef Tank Overhaul

This 25-year-old reef tank has been a staple in this family, but when one of the owners became disabled, it was up to the wife to keep it going. Despite the water parameters seeming fine, something was wrong. Corals and fish were dying, and a persistent green hair algae breakout was taking over the tank.

After doing a good clean of the hair algae, getting that under control, there was still something wrong. We did a deep dive, sending water samples for scientific testing, and we uncovered that the 25-year-old sandbed was no longer viable and was possibly harming the tank. This is considered "old tank syndrome". I stepped in to perform a complete overhaul. I scrubbed the rocks, deep cleaned the tank and overflows, and replaced the old, contaminated sand with new live sand to bring the beneficial bacteria back.

This was a big project, but seeing this amazing tank come back to life is worth it.

They love their fresh nori after a water change maintenance 🐠 🐟 🪸