Archive for July, 2009
ORA Platinum Picasso on Live Aquaria!!!
About two months ago we reported on the newly released ORA Platinum Picasso Clownfish and the prices there were through the roof. © 2009 Foster & Smith, Inc. Reprinted as a courtesy and with permission from http://www.LiveAquaria.com Well, Live Aquaria has a pair for sell in their Diver’s Den section. The price is still pretty [...]
Tip of the Day – 7/24/09
Perform water changes at least twice a month. This will keep your excess nutrients down and will replace things like calcium and magnesium that is lost to coral growth.
Tip of the Day – 7/23/09
Be careful when using wavemaking devices. The surging wave could be too powerful for the seams of your tank or the stability of your stand. You could end up with quite a mess.
David Saxby’s Gorgeous Reef Tank – New Video from 2009
Here’s the newest video of David Saxby’s gorgeous reef tank as promised. It has been changed up a little bit as the video will describe, but it’s still a spectacular home reef.
Tip of the Day – 7/22/09
If you have a eurobrace or center brace in your aquarium, be sure to clean it regularly. Salt creep buildup can block out a lot of light.
Picture of the Week – 7/20 – 7/26
This is a gorgeous Yellow Frogfish taken from DiveTrip.com Permissions and Sources: Image courtesy of DiveTrip.com, approved by Kenneth Knezick
David Saxby’s Gorgeous Reef Tank
Hey AquaNerds, Have you guys ever seen this aquarium? It belongs to David Saxby, and is one of the most beautiful home aquariums in the world. It’s massive, has hundreds of rare fish and tons of corals. An inspiring site to say the least. Here’s an older video of the aquarium shot a few years [...]
Tip of the Day – 7/21/09
You can make your own frag plugs!!! Just get some concrete, aragonite sand, and water to get started. You’ll have to experiment with the concrete to sand ratios, but the more concrete you add, the harder the plug will be. This also means that you will need to cure the plugs before putting them into [...]
Tip of the Day – 7/20/09
Natural lighting can actually be bad for the home aquarium. It can cause algae growth, throw off your desired photoperiod, and can even heat up your aquarium. So, when deciding on a location for your aquarium, try to pick a spot away from any windows.
Tip of the Day – 7/19/09
It’s a good idea to wear gloves while tinkering in your tank, even if you aren’t fragging corals. The slightest abrasion can open your skin up to all sorts of bacteria and pathogens found within your aquarium. Better to be on the safe side than sorry.
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