10 Biggest Mistakes I've Seen in the Saltwater Hobby

Working at a saltwater fish store for years, I've seen HUNDREDS of tanks—and trust me, I've witnessed just about every mistake you can make in this hobby. In today's video, I'm breaking down the 10 biggest mistakes I've seen that can seriously damage or even crash your saltwater aquarium. Mistakes Covered: Topping off with saltwater instead of freshwater Using copper with inverts and corals Spraying Lysol/Febreze near your tank Getting lotion in your tank water Doing massive water changes (over 50%) Washing out live sand Not cycling your tank properly Skipping the acclimation process Overfeeding your fish and corals Not doing regular water changes Whether you're a beginner just setting up your first reef tank or you've been in the hobby for years, these tips will help you avoid costly mistakes and keep your tank thriving. Remember—patience is KEY in this hobby! Don't forget to subscribe for more saltwater aquarium tips! Have you made any of these mistakes? Drop a comment below and let me know your biggest saltwater tank lesson learned. Part 2 coming soon with even MORE mistakes! #saltwateraquarium #reeftank #aquariumhobby #fishtank #reefkeeping #aquariumtips ---   / brockleonard.yt