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TopShelfAquatics · Oct 13, 2023

Come along as Blaine takes us on another tank install, but this time in a MULTI-MILLION dollar home! You get to see some of our bread and butter installs in today's video. What would you put in this system if it was in your home?

TopShelfAquatics · Oct 18, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras talks to us about the origins of the atmosphere in the world as we know it, and how our work and cultures here at Top Shelf Aquatics relates to that important history!

Got a topic you want Taras to talk about next? Dying to know more about your favorite aquarium topics? Leave us a comment down below so we can put out the content you want to see!

TopShelfAquatics · Oct 20, 2023

In today's video we head out to Proaquatix to do a full facility tour, and see MILLIONS of baby clownfish! Aquaculture to the max with tubs full of fish as far as the eye can see!

Take a walk around as we go over one of the largest clownfish breeding facilities in the country! Be sure to drop a comment and let us know your favorite type of clownfish!

TopShelfAquatics · Oct 24, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras discusses the nuances of fish feeds, what different types of fish look for with their food, and how to select the best feed for the fish in your tank!

TopShelfAquatics · Oct 26, 2023

In this video we kick off our Tank Tour Series, and this one is an unreal reef aquarium to start out with! We get the pleasure of checking out Mark Hatter's SPS dominant reef, and all of his amazing fish.

Drop a comment on the video below your favorite part of this fish tank!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

We have a lot of new videos that have dropped! Let's get an update going here.

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras goes over the benefits of adding this specific species of copepod to your reef tank at home!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this video Blaine and Taras teach you how we cycle our tanks here at TSA. From dry and empty to filled with the foundations of life, we take you through the entire process of getting a tank started and planning for its future!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras starts getting into some of the pest algae species that we run into in the reef keeping hobby. He teaches us how to differentiate, deal with, and combat these specific strains.

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this video Blaine has a one on one with Kevin in the TSA Farm to learn what we at Top Shelf Aquatics think are the top ten BEST SPS for the next level (intermediate)! From montis to acros, we put together a list of the next level of difficulty stony corals for you all!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras fills us in on the role clean up crew in our reef tanks. We go over the importance of captive bred clean up crew species, the history of these species in the hobby, and how you should utilize these helpful tank inhabitants for yourself!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

Aquashella Daytona was a total blast! In this video you all get a behind the scenes look at setting a booth up at one of these shows and the lengths we go through to make sure we do the best we can!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, we get to learn what reef keeping and the international space station have in common! Learn about the important role algae in the experimental systems for exploring space, and what we can take from the experimentation up above us and how it can apply down here on earth.

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this weeks video we get the chance to work with Reefbuilders and send out Remy a selection of new tank ready specimens for his brand new Red Sea Reefer aquarium! Stay tuned for an interview with him talking more about his new frags!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, Taras clues us in on how we categorize fish and the complex nature of the word "fish". To help us out, in this and future episodes, Taras is exploring fish by families, starting today with the Serranidae family!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In today's video we continue our tank tour series and check out a completely loaded 800 gallon reef aquarium! If you are into collector fish or high end coral this is the video for you!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, we begin a multi-part look at how flow affects your reef tank, what you should strive for, and why flow is an important factor for any reef keeper! Stay tuned for more episodes detailing how flow affects fish, coral, and plenty of other specifics you may want to know moving forward!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this weeks video Blaine had the chance to get exclusive interviews with Brennan from Reef2Aquarium, and Caleb from Vibrant Corals to learn what it takes to get corals all the way from the ocean of West Australia to our stores and reef tanks!

TopShelfAquatics · Dec 14, 2023

In this episode of Taras Talks, we continue our series on flow, and delve into the different types of flow you can create and manage within your reef tank. From the directional flow of our powerheads and pumps to the circulatory flow of our entire system, learn everything about how water moves in your tank!