Reef Ramblings: Clamming Around Part II: Spawning Tridacnids

Reef Ramblings: Clamming Around Part II: Spawning Tridacnids Adam Blundell M.S. Introduction In the previous article I covered the many reasons why hobbyists would be interested in keeping Tridacnid clams.To sum up that article, Tridacnids are a perfect animal for…

TOS Updated…again.

Our TOS (Terms of Service) has been updated again to reflect the new features of this website.

Aquarium nerds rejoice! Drymate Aquarium Cleaning Mat

One of the biggest problems I always run into when adding something to my tank is getting a small amount of water spilled on the floor. I am starting to just get used to it. Sure you can put a…

Updated Privacy Policy and TOS

Well we updated the Privacy Policy/TOS to all members. Click the read link for more information.

The Proof is in the photo’s

Mike, the lucky guy who won the Photo Contest finally received his camera. I originally ordered it thru fotoconnection about 3 weeks ago, or longer. Naturally having a different shipping address then my billing I needed to call them to…

Setup of the Red Sea Max 34 Gallon Aquarium

I ordered the Red Sea Max aquarium to hold my corals and fish while I take down my 75 Gallon aquarium. I am doing this because the sump is leaking, and it has affected the stand it is on. I…

Big aquariums in homes, a costly and popular hobby

Don Robinette used to sell aquariums from his store in Duluth. But last March, he closed up shop to run the business from home and turn his attention to clients who want elaborate, custom-made aquariums. “It’s better to focus on…

Reproduction in Aquarium Corals: What do we know and what do we still have to learn?

By: ANN TARRANT Over the past decade aquarists have made remarkable advances in rearing scleractinian (hard or stony) corals (Siegel 1997). This has been possible as a result of a better understanding of nutrient cycling and improvements in technology, such…

Silicon in the reef aquarium, friend of foe?

By: CRAIG BINGMAN, Ph.D. For some aquarists, one of the advantages to having a reef aquarium is that one gets to play the role of a minor god. The fate of a mesocosm of organisms is in your hands, as…

Mac Dashboard Widget: Salinity for your saltwater tank

Mark over at his blog, made a nice handy Mac widget called Salinity. It is used to calculate approximate salinity based on your hydrometer reading. It takes into account the current water temperature and the hydrometer’s calibration temperature. Pretty nifty…