Entries for 'admin'

All Photo credits: Michelle Stuart Coral Credits: Michelle Stuart
Zoanthids are wonderfully coloured animals which are often to as colonial anemones, corals or button polyps.  Zoanthids come from reefs all around the world and in a variety of different colonizing formations.  Their ease of care and colourful appearance make them ideal candidates for a novice reef keeper.  However, hidden within these beautiful creatures is one of the most potent neurotoxins found anywhere on earth, and new reef keepers need to be made aware of their hidden dangers. - From fishtanksandponds.net

[Read the rest of this article...]

[Read the rest of this article...]

In part one of this article, I offered a simple introduction to endeavors of coral propagation. As marine aquarium hobbyists and reefkeepers, we are reminded of the need to understand how and when to propagate our corals, almost every month or week, as we watch them grow.

by Anthony Calfo

[Read the rest of this article...]

Whichever way you choose to celebrate the care of reef creatures in captivity, one thing is certain: reef tanks are excellent learning centers. We have progressed from the days of wondering how to keep some corals alive to now contemplating how best to control the excess growth of the same species

Coral Propagation… It's not just for Coral Farmers!, Part 1
by Anthony Calfo

[Read the rest of this article...]

Lighting for aquariums can be a very confusing topic. There are many opinions out there; some based upon hard data, others upon personal experience. Which lighting to choose: NOrmal fluorescent (NO), Very High Output (VHO) fluorescent, metal halide (M/H), compact fluorescent (CF) or a combination thereof? How many fixtures? What wattage bulb(s)? All of these questions must be answered before you go out and spend a lot of money on a lighting system that may or may not be adequate for your tanks’ inhabitants.

By Frank M Greco
Copyright 2000 Frank M. Greco, www.frankmgreco.com Reprinted with permission.

[Read the rest of this article...]

Protein skimming has rapidly become one of the hottest topics in the marine aquarium industry. And for good reason, since this method of "filtration" is one of the easiest, sure-fire ways to promote the health of a saltwater system.

By Jason Kim
Jason is the founder of AquaC. Inc. From his web site www.proteinskimmer.com

[Read the rest of this article...]

[Read the rest of this article...]