For the last three years, I’ve used a simple auto feeder that has worked very well to deliver a mix of planktonic foods to my aquariums. Some potentially novel ideas about this auto feeder seem worth sharing with the larger…
A Diffusion Tube is a Useful Device for Culturing Delicate Invertebrates
Aquarists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium utilize an ingenious yet seemingly simple device to culture a variety of “gelata”, the collective name for the pelagic gelatinous animals that drift in the plankton. Some of the better-known gelata are jellies and…
MBARI Periodic Table of Elements in the Ocean is a Super Useful Website
Ever wonder what the “right” concentration of a particular element in your aquarium is? With ICP tests becoming more and more popular you may be wondering exactly what a “normal” concentration of some trace element should be, like manganese or zinc,…
How to Drill Glass Fish Tanks
Glass drilling and aquarium cutting are invaluable skills for reef keepers who want to build their own custom tanks and systems. While drilling and cutting acrylic are simpler processes, acrylic tanks are usually much more expensive. A fish-holding or coral…
A system for automatically feeding fresh and live food to aquarium fish
The concept of this autofeeder was born from the desire to keep food cold, as it was fed out all day to several exhibits without having to set up a full blown refrigerated feeder like the type pioneered by master…
Dri-Dek rubber matting could save your carpet, hardwood, possibly marriage.
Every time I see a suggestion to place a piece of foam, plastic, neoprene, or (shudder) a carpet sample underneath an aquarium or aquarium stand I cringe a little bit. Okay, so they are great at smoothing out any small…
First documented spawning of Ribbon Eels at the Steinhart Aquarium
Ribbon Eels are fascinating animals for public display but reports of the successful acclimation of these timid and finicky eels are rather uncommon. There are many ideas about why these fish tend to fare poorly in captivity, including latent effects…