October 2002
Feature Article: Spectral Analysis Of Recent Metal Halide Lamps And Ballast Combinations
Included in this article are results from our testing of several of the new lamps and ballasts.
Featured Aquarium - The Penn State Aquarium
Sanjay shares his awesome 500 gallon aquarium at Penn State with our readers this month.
The Breeder's Net: The Culture Of Ciliates
Hopefully from this article, you will see the value of ciliate culture for the home fish breeder and understand why we dedicated this month's column to them.
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Iron: A Look At Organisms Other Than Macroalgae
I do believe, however, that the benefits outweigh the risks when one is growing macroalgae. To date there have been no claims of a demonstrated problem in a reef tank from reasonable iron additions.
Aquarium Fish: The Crosshatch Triggerfish (Xanthichthys mento)
Based upon its natural habitat and feeding behavior, I suspected that it would fare well in a reef aquarium and ignore most sessile invertebrates.
Photo Gallery Spotlight: Sea Rod Basket Star
This month Lisa shows us a very nice photo of a Sea Rod Basket Star
Aquarium Invertebrates: Mushrooms, Elephants Ears, And False Corals: A Review Of The Corallimorpharia
Whether you have a large reef aquarium or a simple small aquarium, any of the corallimorphs can be easily maintained and enjoyed for decades.
Media Review: A Review Of The Literature
Charles reviews the latest media publications that might be of interest to reefkeepers in the hobby.
Product Review: The Aqualine 150 Watt Metal Halide Bulb And Fixture
So which generates more light, an Aqualine double-ended 150 watt bulb or single ended 175 watt bulb? The short answer is that it depends.
Reefkeeping Events: What's Happening in Your Area?
Check our Events calendar to see if a conference, frag swap, or club meeting is happening in your area.
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