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July 2009

Volume VIII, Issue VII
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Editorial: July 2009

Editorial: July 2009

Time lapse Montipora polyps.

 

Feature Article: Heat Transfer in Aquariums Part 1 - Basic Theory

Feature Article: Heat Transfer in Aquariums Part 1 - Basic Theory

In Part 1 of this article, we go over the basics of heat transfer theory as applied to aquariums.

 

Feature Article: Environmental Stability: Nature v. Aquarium: Photosynthetically Active Radiation, Ultraviolet Radiation, Dissolved Oxygen, and ORP, Part 2

Feature Article: Environmental Stability: Nature v. Aquarium: Photosynthetically Active Radiation, Ultraviolet Radiation, Dissolved Oxygen, and ORP, Part 2

We'll resume our discussion of various physical parameters beginning with Photosynthetically Active Radiation, or PAR, followed by UV Radiation, Dissolved Oxygen, and finally ORP.

 

Beginner's Column: Temperature Control

Beginner's Column: Temperature Control

The major contributors to heat in the display tank are lights, ambient temperature, and heat from pumps, especially those that are submerged. Chillers and room air conditioners work very well, but are expensive to buy and run.

 

Aquarium Chemistry: The Carbonate System in the Aquarium, and the Ocean, Part III: Methods Available to the Aquarist.

Aquarium Chemistry: The Carbonate System in the Aquarium, and the Ocean, Part III: Methods Available to the Aquarist.

A variety of methods have been devised for maintaining carbonate chemistry parameters in aquaria. Some have proven very effective while others are much less so. This month we'll discuss methods that are commonly utilized by aquarists to manipulate carbonate chemistry, yet prove to be less than ideal at encouraging growth in calcifying organisms.

 

Podcast: Keeping Healthy Happy Sharks with Behavioral Management

Podcast: Keeping Healthy Happy Sharks with Behavioral Management

Gary Lindner and Russ Kikel at AmericanReef.com this month bring you another podcast, this one dealing with shark management at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium..

 

Reefkeeping Events

Reefkeeping Events: What's Happening in Your Area?

Check to see if an event is happening in your area!

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Reefs In The News

Reefs In The News

Media coverage of the state of our world's reefs, interesting information, and other marine-related news.

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