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Open Discussion: Kindle / eReader Edition of Advanced Aquarist?

By Advanced Aquarist Readers

We would like our readers to weigh-in on the idea of making Advanced Aquarist available for eReader devices (like the Kindle) and Apps for the PC, Mac/iOS, Blackberry, iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch, and Android smartphones. Read the article and comment!

Announcement: Two New Advanced Aquarist Books Published: the 2006 Edition and the 2010 Edition: January through June

By Shane Graber

Our sixth and seventh books in the series are now available! Read how to win a FREE copy!

Media Review: How to Keep Jellyfish in Aquariums: An Introductory Guide for Maintaining Healthy Jellies by Chad L. Widmer

By Shane Graber

Shane reviews Chad's new book on jellyfish husbandry. If you are interested in what it takes to maintain healthy jellies, check out this review.

Aquarium Invertebrates: Tridacnid Clams (Usually) Don't Need to Be Fed in Aquaria

By James W. Fatherree, M.Sc.

James discusses the myth that Tridacnid clams must be fed in order to prevent starvation.

Freshwater Aquaria: Considerations for Constructing and Operating the Paludarium, Part 1

By Kenneth Wingerter

Kenneth shows us how to setup a paludarium which incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic components in its display.

New Feature: Check out the New Advanced Aquarist Bookstore!

By Advanced Aquarist

The Advanced Aquarist bookstore is a NEW section on our website where reefkeepers can browse for more information on this great hobby of ours. Take a look around!

Editorial: July 2010

By Terry Siegel

Terry ruminates on the state of our world's environment.

AmericanReef Video Podcast: Tank Tour with Dr. Sanjay Joshi of the 500 Gallon Penn State Reef Tank - Part Two

By Gary Lindner, Russ Kikel

AmericanReef.com visits with Dr. Sanjay Joshi at Penn State University to discuss his large 500 gallon aquarium - Part 2.

Advanced Aquarist Bookstore

Please take a moment to look through the Advanced Aquarist bookstore. Here you can find a complete library of excellent books on the marine aquarium hobby.

Feature Article: The Innovative Aquarium Products of InterZoo 2010

By Jake Adams

Jake highlights numerous products seen at InterZoo 2010.

Editorial: June 2010

By Terry Siegel

Terry discusses heat solutions and his freshwater aquarium.

Equipment Review: Inexpensive Aquarium Thermometers - Bargains or Reef Killers? Plus Notes on Thermometer Calibration

By Dana Riddle

It is not uncommon to see an aquarium housing hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars worth of exotic animals while using a very inexpensive thermometer to report this critical parameter. Is this practice a shrewd use of financial resources, or frugality inviting disaster?

Video: Bubbletip Anemones Eating

June 06, 2009 — Bubble Tip Anemones eating. This is the right half of a 210 gallon AGA Aquarium.

Video: Wired Science 7: Creating a Coral Reef

October 16, 2008 — Wired Science gets the scoop on how the elaborate coral exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences was created, and how the museum introduced the coral into it's new environment.

Open Discussion: What's your thought on the state of water circulation?

By Advanced Aquarist Readers

How do you provide circulation for the critters under your care?

Open Discussion: Show Us Your Blog!

By Advanced Aquarist Readers

Do you blog about your reef aquarium or about things going on in the reefkeeping hobby? If so, tell us about it!

AmericanReef Video Podcast: Tank Tour with Dr. Sanjay Joshi of the 500 Gallon Penn State Reef Tank - Part One

By Gary Lindner, Russ Kikel

AmericanReef.com visits with Dr. Sanjay Joshi at Penn State University to discuss his large 500 gallon aquarium.

AmericanReef Video Podcast: A Personal Tour of the PPG Aquarium at the Pittsburgh Zoo with Aquarist Bob Snowden

By Gary Lindner, Russ Kikel

AmericanReef.com returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for a personal tour with aquarist Bob Snowden.

Editorial: May 2010

By Terry Siegel

Terry discusses aquaculture marine and freshwater fish.

Feature Article: LED Lighting Tests: Aquaillumination, Blue Moon, Eco-Lamp KR-91, Ecoxotic Panorama

By Sanjay Joshi Ph.D.

LED lighting for reef tanks is on its way to becoming a reality. Different LED fixtures address the lighting problem in several different ways, small number of high power LEDs with optics or with large numbers of low power LEDs with no optics.

Media Review: The Complete Illustrated Breeder’s Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes by Matthew L. Wittenrich

By Shane Graber

Should someone interested in breeding marine ornamental fish read this book? Read the review to find out.

Product Review: B-Ionic Seawater is Good to the Last Drop

By Jake Adams

As with trying and testing all new things, long term performance is what really counts so I was greatly looking forward to seeing if my initial impressions with the 4-part would be similar to my long term experience.

Feature Article: An Affordable LED Luminaire for Reef Aquaria: Blue Moon Aquatic's 90-watt Fixture

By Dana Riddle

Based on personal observations of corals' minimum and maximum light requirements using a Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) fluorometer, it appears that the Blue Moon Aquatic 90-watt LED unit is capable of meeting the maximum light requirements of the most demanding corals. Read more for the details.

Aquarium Invertebrates: Entacmaea quadricolor: The Bubble-Tip Anemone

By James W. Fatherree, M.Sc.

After being in the marine aquarium hobby and trade for almost 20 years, and diving many times around Indonesia, I've had a lot of experience with this particular anemone.

Aquarist Courses: Marine Aquarist Courses Online (MACO) is proud to announce the first of 2010's offerings!

By Wade Lehmann

Classes include Marine Reef Fish Husbandry and Aquarium Photography!

Reefkeeping Events: What's Happening in Your Area?

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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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