On this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at the Paletta 500 gallon reef tank 3 months after he replaced most all of the smaller circulating pumps with two larger ones.
Feb 10, 2025•44 min•Ep. 180
Over the past year Mike has made some changes to his 500 gallon reef. On this episode of AmericanReef Mike will discuss those changes. As well as a dinoflagellate issue and how he solved it. Please send all questions to americanreef@me.com
Jan 28, 2025•35 min•Ep. 179
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
Aug 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 178
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
Jul 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 177
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.
Jun 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 176
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
Jun 13, 2024•17 min•Ep. 175
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
Jan 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 174
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
Nov 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 173
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
Nov 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 172
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/
Oct 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 171
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
Oct 07, 2023•34 min•Ep. 170
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
Jul 20, 2023•17 min•Ep. 169
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
Jun 12, 2023•7 min•Ep. 168
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
Mar 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 167
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
Mar 07, 2023•9 min•Ep. 166
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.
Feb 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 165
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
Jan 19, 2023•7 min•Ep. 164
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
Nov 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 163
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
Sep 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 162
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
Jul 29, 2022•10 min•Ep. 161
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
May 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 160
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
Mar 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 159
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
Jan 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 158
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
Oct 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 157
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
Jul 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 156
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
Jun 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 155
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
Feb 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 154
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
Oct 26, 2020•11 min•Ep. 153
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
Oct 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 152
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
Jul 22, 2020•46 min•Ep. 151