Archive for October, 2009
Volcano Reef Tank
Saw this video on YouTube and thought it was kind of cool. This open-top reef aquarium has a huge rock sitting in the middle, looking similar to a volcano. There is also several red mangroves growing in the sand bed. Not necessarily my cup of tea, but I think it’s pretty unique. Please Support Our [...]
Join The AquaNerd Forums and Win Prizes
Hello AquaNerds, We would like to announce another contest in which you can win more prizes! It’s real simple too. All you have to do is visit our AquaNerd Forums, register to become a member, and post a little something about yourself in our Introductions Forum. Registration is 100% free and easy to do. Then [...]
Tip of the Day – 10/30/09
When spraying your home for insects, be sure to cover your aquarium during the process. Some people lay a plastic sheet over their entire aquarium, making sure to seal it tightly. This is fine for a short while. But as CO2 builds up in the water due to improper air flow and gas exchange, the [...]
Tip of the Day – 10/29/09
Calcium reactors are not too difficult to set up. Most come with a sheet of detailed instructions and you can always find help online. Just follow the instructions and follow feedback from other reef keepers.
AquaNerd Update Coming Along Nicely
Hello AquaNerds, I just wanted to pop in and say that the upgrade is coming along nicely. Our forums are up and active (http://test.aquanerd.com/forums/index.php) and our new blog is almost ready (http://test.aquanerd.com). Both the forum and the blog are currently on temporary domain names (hence the http://test…), but both will eventually be moved to the [...]
US Supports Listing Atlantic Bluefin Tuna on International Trade Endangered Species List
On October 15th, Tom Strickland, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, announced that the United States will support a proposal to list the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in Appendix I of CITES. Supporting the Atlantic bluefin tuna in this appendix would increase protection for the fish and prohibit all [...]
Tip of the Day – 10/28/09
Locally caught saltwater animals can be introduced to your aquarium provided you acclimate properly. Animals like peppermint shrimp, Sargent Major damsels, and various other fish can all thrive in the home aquarium. Just make sure you know what you are adding to your tank.
EcoTech Marine Video Contest – Win a VorTech MP10!
I just received an email from EcoTech Marine, and they are giving away a VorTech MP10! All you have to do is take a video of your aquarium with one of EcoTech’s products in operation, upload it to YouTube or Vimeo, and send it to them. Here’s a copy of the contest rules… EcoTech Marine [...]
DFW Coral Farmers Market
Tthe second annual Dallas Fort Worth Coral Farmers Market will take place on November 14th, from 10:30 am to 4 pm at the Holiday Inn Select North Dallas. This one day event will host up to 22 coral farmers and vendors from various states, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and even California. The “farmers” come [...]
Tip of the Day – 10/27/09
Looking for a good top-off method to replace evaporated water, then try using a Tom’s Aquatics AquaLifter pump on a timer. The pump only moves about 3 gallons per hour, and most timers can be setup to run in 15 minute intervals. Simply calculate how much water you lose each day and adjust your pump [...]
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