January 2003
Feature Article: Silica In Reef Aquariums
Why would I recommend dosing silica? Largely because creatures in our tanks use it, the concentrations in our tanks (at least in mine) are below natural levels, and the sponges, mollusks, and diatoms may not be getting enough to thrive.
Feature Article: An Engineering View Of Aquarium Systems Design: Pumps And Plumbing
This article presents an engineering view of plumping and plumbing system design for reef aquariums, and provides a basis for evaluating plumbing designs and selecting pumps.
Feature Aquarium: The Aquarium of Nathan Paden
Nathan shares his awesome tank with us this month.
Advanced Beginnings: An Introduction to Reefkeeping
As you can see from this small introduction, there are many things to take into account when setting up a reef aquarium. Something as straight forward as selecting the proper size or place for your aquarium can lead you to a myriad of other decisions.
The Breeder's Net: Breeding Of The American Seven-spined Gobies (Neon Gobies)
The seven spine gobies are great inhabitants for a reef-style aquarium. Their diminutive size, coupled with their willingness to breed in captivity make them an excellent choice for a home fish breeder.
Aquarium Fish: Fish Ethics And The Vlamingi Tang
I’m not going to tell you not to buy this fish or any other fish, but I feel it’s important for every aquarist to do their research BEFORE buying living creatures for their aquariums.
Photo Gallery Spotlight: Maroon Clownfish In An Anemone
This is a recent photo of my female maroon clownfish (Premnas Biaculeatus) and my Stichodactyla Gigantea anemone.
Aquarium Invertebrates: Sea Cucumbers - Part II
Personally, I do not think that there is anything wrong with keeping sea cucumbers in a reef tank as long as you take the necessary precautions to protect them from an untimely death. I keep at least one sea cucumber in every one of my own reef tanks.
Media Review: Book Review - The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, Volume 4 by Svein A. Fossa and Alf Jacob Nilsen
For the high quality of the biological and aquaristic material and the outstanding photographic and artistic visuals, this book is truly one of the most important 'must haves' in the library of the advanced aquarist.
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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