February 2010
Feature Article: Elemental Analysis of Skimmate: What Does a Protein Skimmer Actually Remove from Aquarium Water?
Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. The chemical/elemental composition of skimmate generated by an H&S 200-1260 skimmer on a 175-gallon reef tank over the course of several days or a week had some surprises.
Feature Article: Quantitative Comparison of Lighting Technologies: Metal Halide, T5 Fluorescent and LED
Based on this quantitative data, is its quite obvious that the LEDs have come of age in providing a viable solution to lighting reef aquaria.
Aquarium Corals: Stony Coral Parasites, Part Two: Copepods: Family Xarifiidae
Dana continues last month's discussion about copepods.
Open Discussion: What's Your Take on Reef Lighting?
Let's hear what YOU have to say about lighting advances in today's hobby.
Online Courses: Marine Aquarist Courses Online is Working on Starting Up Again!
MACO is working on starting back up and we need your advice on getting going again.
AmericanReef Video Podcast: The Harlequin Shrimp
Eliminate nuisance starfish utilizing the natural appetites of the Harlequin Shrimp. Join Gary and Russ of AmericanReef.com as they shine the spotlight on these unique aquatic critters.
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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