September 2003
Editorial: September 2003
If you haven't been to a MACNA, I strongly suggest you sign up for the 2004 MACNA which will be held in Boston, MA. More details to come.
Feature Article: Beta Glucan As A Biological Defense Modulator: Helping Fish To Help Themselves
Wouldn’t it be great if there were one thing that we could give any sick fish that could help it? Aquarists dream of a “magic bullet” that could be used as a treatment for a plethora of problems.
Featured Aquarium: The Aquarium Of Moty Komornik - Israel
Moty Komornik shares his international tank with us this month.
The Breeder's Net: Culture Of Mysid Shrimp And Bivalve Trochphores (veligers)
In this months offering, Martin and I assist in feeding those finicky fry by providing two additional microfoods; one large -mysid juveniles and one small invertebrate veligers.
Chemistry And The Aquarium: The Salifert Boron Test Kit
Since carbonate alkalinity is one of the most important water parameters in maintaining reef aquaria, knowing that the boron levels are not causing interference in alkalinity tests is important.
Photo Gallery Spotlight: Clown Triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum
Both are now in my 10-foot reef tank -- more about this in my editorial.
Aquarium Invertebrates: Nerites: Bleeding Tooth, Zebras, Checkers And More
While not yet as well established as turban snails for the 'cleanup crew' in reef aquariums, nerites do have many fans and are gaining in popularity. Considering how prolific nerites are in their natural habitat and how frequently they lay eggs, they would seem to be an ideal candidate for captive propagation.
Media Review: Ultimate Marine Aquariums: Saltwater Dream Systems And How They Are Created; Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide To Selection, Care And Compatibility
Doug reviews two excellent books this month.
Product Review: Eductors For Water Motion In A Reef Tank
A device originally developed for the chemical industry called an eductor has now become available to hobbyists. It can increase water flow generated by a pump without requiring a larger pump.
Short Take: Plumbing A Water Return Manifold - Goodbye Powerheads!
Good water flow will keep solids in suspension, which increases feeding opportunities by fishes and invertebrates, and improves filter/skimmer opportunities to export such matter in a well-designed system.
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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