January 2009
Feature Article: How to Make Corals Colorful, Part One: New Information, With Particular Attention to Blue-Green Fluorescent Pigments
Light intensity and its spectral characteristics play important parts in promotion of coral coloration.
Feature Article: The Development of a Method for the Quantitative Evaluation of Protein Skimmer Performance
Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Protein skimmers have become indispensable for many aquarists who strive to maintain the high water quality necessary to keep stony corals.
Reefkeeping Events: What's Happening in Your Area?
Check to see if an event is happening in your area!
Product Review: Analyzing Reflectors: Lumenbrite III, Lumenmax Elite, Lumenmax, and Lumenarc III
Reflector design for reef aquariums has improved considerably allowing for more efficient use of light. With these reflectors we can now light reef aquarium with fewer lamps, get deeper light penetration over larger areas.
Short Take: Tips for Healthy Aquarium Inhabitants: Preventive Measures for Aquarists, Part One
Practicing these good habits will minimize stress, prevent injury and insure that your stock will be well nourished.
Feature Article: Non-photosynthetic Corals: They really are hard!
Charles discusses various non-photosynthetic corals and their care requirements.
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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