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Joe Johnson… Handyman, Property Manager, Professional Reefer!
On a cold night in late October, my wife and I were driving around, on a dark, unmarked, dirt road, looking for the home of Joe Johnson, when [...]
Once all the research, planning and waiting is complete and the aquarium is full of water and has finally finished cycling you will finally be ready to introduce your first fish.
It is important to ensure that you make the right choice though as there are some fish which are suitable to be added at this [...]
Converting A Freshwater Aquarium To A Saltwater Aquarium
This is not an attempt to lay down railway lines for a converting aquarist to religiously follow, but hopefully a thought provoker that indicates some of what lies ahead.
Quite a number of freshwater aquarists are tempted to keep marines because they see a stunning aquarium somewhere, or they [...]
I thought I’d jot down what I consider to be the five major sins of a marine aquarist, be that for a reef tank or a fish only tank. They are not in any particular order. The list is not just aimed at beginners to the hobby who are just starting a saltwater aquarium but [...]
There is a scientific term used which is called ‘the gradient concept’. This term basically describes how various marine organisms can be graded according to the amount of light which they receive.
There are two zonal categories which are most commonly used, these are the exposed and the semi exposed zones.
The exposed zone is an environment [...]
The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods.
A lot has been discovered over the years in relation to sand beds perhaps the biggest of which is the importance of the sand particle size and the depth of the bed.
Let’s concentrate on the sand particle size first of all.
It is beneficial to [...]
Selecting Your Aquarium Live Rock
As we know aquarium live rock is an extremely effective filtration media to use within the saltwater aquarium. Not only does it provide filtration it also makes the aquarium look more natural.
With so many different types of live rock available however which one should you choose and how much do you [...]
Why Is Aquarium Filtration Such A Hot Topic?
The marine aquarium hobby was once viewed as very hard, very expensive, and needing a touch of magic. The first two were correct, but not the latter, that simply being how it probably appeared to anyone not in the hobby but perhaps with a spattering of knowledge. There [...]
How to mix saltwater.
New seawater is going to be mixed many times in the future. Why not take a little extra trouble in the initial mix and save a lot of time later?
When purchasing the sea salt, obtain salt that is specifically designed for use with R/O water, as this should be used rather than [...]
Is There Such A Thing As A Maintenance Free Aquarium?
A maintenance free aquarium - no work at all! Just view and enjoy the coral colours and the various reef fish. Many or perhaps all aquarists would tend to call that aquatic heaven - maybe.
Is it possible though? Is there a way that the aquarist can [...]
