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Saltwater Aquarium/Expert Profile
Expertise
In the process of moving folks... I'll return soon! Can answer pretty much all questions regarding marine or freshwater aquariums.
Experience in the area
4 years study in marine biology, 30 years as a hobbyist. I currently have over 3,000 gallons between the aquariums in my home.
Organizations
Mid American Aquarists Society
Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Structural Engineering from University Of Nebraska, Omaha. Bachelors in Psychology from Washington University, St. Louis.
What do you like about this subject?
Whats not to like?
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Achieve? Not really looking to achieve anything... just love the water and its life. I love the fact that after 30 years of studying and keeping aquariums, theres always something new to learn.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The cleanest looking aquariums quite frequently are the least healthy systems with stressed unhappy inhabitants.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Protein Skimmers are over priced and over rated.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Sherrel | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Glen Thanks for all your help. I ..... |
| SHIRLEY MURRELL | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks, thought they were good things |
| Sherrel | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Glenn Fritz Thank you so much for ..... |
| Rachele | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much. It is going well ..... |
| Joe | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Simply the best around. Glenn knows his ..... |
Recent Answers from Glenn Fritz
2009-11-23 keeping a live plants in saltwater:
Hey Clark, Plants? Do you mean macro-algae? As far as "plants" go, Halophytes are plants that can survive the salt content of marine environments. There aren't many, and all are what you see on coastlines
2009-11-10 soft corals:
Hi Mark, Sorry took so long to get back with you. I'm actually on the road. You need to check your phosphate, calcium and strontium levels, your lighting may be a little under wattage, and you have to
2009-11-10 Nitrates:
Hey Brian, Nitrates sky rocketing like that are a sign of something in the system decomposing. There may have been excessive die off on the reef rock you mention. That seems to correlate timing wise.
2009-11-09 Blue Tang:
Hi Kazi, Sorry to hear about your losses and troubles. With out pictures I cant be exact here. Are you positive he has a fungal problem? Using a medication for an ailment that a fish does not have can
2009-11-09 Seahorse sick:
Try the garlic, maybe add Selco(vitamins) and soak their foods in them for about 5 minutes. Drain the foods then feed. The garlic should stimulate interest and hunger and is also very nutritional. They
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