Quick, when I say “ocean” what are the images that come to mind? Humpback whales breaking through blue water or maybe miles of coral reef guarded by brightly colored fish. But what if I told you that the smallest things,…
Search Results For: how to set up reef
Adding “waves” to your saltwater aquarium
Anyone who has been scuba diving or snorkelling will tell you that despite its calm appearance, the water near a reef is constantly in motion. This is especially true in the fore reef, where a lot of SPS corals come…
What should you test for in your saltwater aquarium, and how often?
To ensure that the water in your aquarium is up-to-par and meets the generally recommended standards for reef aquariums, regular testing is strongly recommended, not to say required. By: Albert J. Thiel
An Abridged How-to on Algae Control in your saltwater aquarium
Algae— these simple, unicellular or colonial, photosynthetic eukaryotic plant cells, are remarkable. From planktonic blooms to giant kelp beds to algal films micrometers thin, algae of all types form the base of a global ecosystem, cycling carbon, oxygen and…
Aqua Medic Biotherm Temperature Controller/Monitor
Fluctuations in temperature cause changes to the water`s specific gravity, ability to hold oxygen and causes stress to fish, often leading to disease. A consistent temperature is a key element of stability, and stability is a cornerstone of the successful…
Reflecting On Lighting for saltwater aquariums
BY RICHARD HARKER It’s easy to find the reefkeeper in any neighborhood. It’s usually the house with the strange intense light streaming from it into the street. It is a rare reefkeeper who is able to illuminate a reef tank…
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…
Shark pregnancy baffles aquarium
Veterinarian Bob George sliced open the dead shark and saw the outline of a fish. No surprise there, since sharks digest their food slowly. Then George realized he wasn’t looking at the stomach of the blacktip reef shark, but at…
Indian Ocean sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii
This species comes from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean; along with its close relative Zebrasoma veliferum from the Pacific, it is the largest Zebrasoma tang, potentially growing to 40 cm/16″. If you want to keep one you need a…
Buying an Aquarium a how to guide
Always buy the biggest set-up you can afford. The term set-up, and not tank is mentioned because a large tank will need a large filter, large heater and adequate lighting, so make sure that you can afford not only the…