November 2002
Editorial: October 2002
I have been writing and answering questions about keeping both large and pigmy angelfish in reef tanks for at least 10 years, and it is a topic that continues to interest reef keepers.
Feature Article: Spectral Analysis Of 150w Double Ended Metal Halide Lamps And Ballasts
Sanjay and Tim evaluate various double ended 150 watt metal halide bulbs and ballasts.
Feature Article: The Effects Of Lighting On Bulb-tip Development In The Bulb Tentacle Anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor (Rüppell And Leukart, 1828), With Additional Observations On Sexual Reproduction In E. quadricolor And Stichodactyla gigantea (Forsskål, 1775)
In reading through the literature, both print and on the Internet, one can find a lot of speculation on its ecology and behaviour.
Feature Aquarium: The Aquarium Of Gianluca Bin - 'Reefkeeping In Italy'
Gianluca shares his 300 gallon tank with our readers.
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Solving Calcium And Alkalinity Problems
I hope this article proves useful is understanding and dealing with the different types of calcium and alkalinity problems encountered by reef keepers. Once you get calcium and alkalinity under control, you are far along the road to having your tank chemistry optimal for its inhabitants.
The Coral Whisperer: Goniopora Revisited: If We Could Keep It Alive, Do We Really Want To? High Levels Of Toxicity In Goniopora And Other Hard Corals
Eric discusses the potential for high levels of toxicity in Goniopora.
Aquarium Fish: The Venerable Scopas Tang
The scopas tang is not a demanding fish in captivity. It does best in a larger aquarium, which satisfies its need to roam and imparts a sense of security.
Photo Gallery Spotlight: Behind The Scenes At The Waikiki Aquarium
Waikiki Aquarium - Tour by Charles Delbeek, Photographer - James Wiseman
Aquarium Invertebrates: The Medusa Worms
All-in-all, however, despite how fascinating these animals are, unless you are confident of the identification of the animal, can provide suitable conditions for the animal to feed, and are willing to live with the potential drawbacks of keeping one of these animals in an aquarium, they are not really recommended for keeping in any aquarium.
Media Review: Book of Coral Propagation: Reef Gardening for Aquarists; Aquarium Plants: The Practical Guide by Pablo Tepoot
Doug reviews these two books for our readers.
Short Take: Needle Valve Vs. Flow Meter: I'm Going With The Flow
Mike discusses using a flow meter for use with carbon dioxide cylinders for calcium reactors.
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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