June 2009
Feature Article: Environmental Stability: A Comparison of a Natural Reef and an Aquarium
In this article, we'll compare some physical parameters of various types of reef biotopes to those observed in a small aquarium. How does the stability of this 140 gallon system stack up to various natural environments? What are the long term effects of the varying conditions seen in an aquarium?
Beginner's Column: Water Circulation
It is vitally important that we supply our critters with water that is constantly well oxygenated through aeration and or circulation.
Aquarium Fish: Aquarium Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Aquarists working with fish from this region are quickly struck with how similar some species from West Africa are to those from other regions, such as the tropical Western Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
AmericanReef Podcast: Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium - 1500 Gallon Reef Display - Part I and II
Gary Lindner and Russ Kikel at AmericanReef.com bring you a two-part video tour of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s 1,500 gallon Indo-Pacific Reef tank.
Product Review: New Electronic Ballasts - Lumatek, Galaxy and Vertex
This article reviews the new series of electronic ballasts recently introduced by Lumatek, Sunlight Supply - Galaxy Electronic Ballasts, and Proline's Vertex electronic ballasts.
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.
Blog: Join the Conversation
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