March 2003
Editorial: March 2003
I want to emphasize that leopard wrasses are very active fish and have an unusually high food budget. They must be fed a lot, and require a large established reef tank, where they can continually successfully hunt for small crustaceans.
Feature Article: Analyzing Reflectors: Part I – Mogul Reflectors
Reflectors should be an integral part of any lighting system considered by the aquarist, since they play a vital role in establishing the intensity and light distribution over the aquarium.
Featured Aquarium: The Aquarium Of J. Daniels
Mr. Daniels shares his awesome aquarium with us this month.
The Breeder's Net: Spawning Modes Of Marine Fish
Because of the salinity of the sea, marine fish have been able to develop a wide variety of modes that adapt their eggs to the marine environment and ensure survival and dispersion of the young in ways best suited to survival of their species.
Chemistry And The Aquarium: Iodine in Marine Aquaria: Part I
This first article will cover what is known about iodine in the oceans, including what forms it takes and how toxic these forms are, what organisms use it, how they obtain it, and what they use it for. It will also detail some issues around iodine measurement and what natural sources of iodine are significant to aquaria.
Aquarium Fish: The Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)
Despite its ferocious appearance, the Harlequin Tuskfish is relatively mild- mannered. They normally ignore tankmates, but may be harassed by larger wrasses, angelfish and triggerfish.
Photo Gallery Spotlight: Nardoa And Asterina Spp Sea Stars
The pictures were taken as the Nardoa was eating Asterina sea stars on the glass walls of the aquarium.
Aquarium Invertebrates: Sea Apples
In this column I will discuss some of the most colourful and controversial sea cucumbers in the hobby – the sea apples.
Media Review: Reef Secrets By Alf Jacob Nilsen And Svein A. Fossa
If you know of anyone above the complete novice stage who intends to join us in our fascinating undertaking, this would be a very worthwhile recommendation that could save him or her much grief and ensure a good start.
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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