Archive for October, 2009
Indonesia Using Quota System to Preserve Coral Reefs
The government of Indonesia has announced very recently that it will be enacting quotas on coral trading to help preserve marine biodiversity in the area. The Republic of Indonesia, which comprises a whopping 17,508 islands and 85,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, is right in the heart of the “Coral Triangle” area and is currently [...]
How to Feed a Great White Shark
Below is great video from the Monterey Bay Aqauarium about feeding their great white shark. Previously, we discussed the handful of great white sharks that have taken up temporary residence at the Monterery Bay Aquarium in our Great White Shark at Monterey Bay Aquarium article. Enjoy the video!
Picture of the Week – 10/26 – 9/1
Getting into the Halloween spirit, I wanted to share an aquarium related jack-0-lantern I carved a couple years ago.
Tip of the Day – 10/26/09
Calcium reactors require the use of carbon dioxide. If you run out of CO2 and need a refill but don’t know where to do, try looking for a welding company or a home brewery company. Both utilize CO2 in their businesses and both would be more than willing to sell you the 5-10 lbs you [...]
Tunze Nano Skimmer Review
I owned a Tunze Nano Sknano cubeimmer 9002 for a brief time and wanted to share my experience with it. The Tunze Nano Skimmer 9002 is really a nice product. I used it on my 24-gallon JBJ Nano-Cube and couldn’t be happier with its performance. The skimmer comes with a magnet mount, allowing for placement [...]
Mantis Shrimp the Key to Better DVDs?
I knew the mantis shrimp had the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom, but according to a Yahoo! News story, the eyes of the shrimp could hold the key to developing a new type of super high-quality DVD player. What is the relationship between a mantis shrimp and a DVD player you ask? Well, [...]
Tip of the Day – 10/25/09
Have a fish that just won’t eat? Be sure to feed a variety of live foods and if you can, try live foods as well. Some fish just can’t resist a live snack.
Great White Shark at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium, eat your heart out! The Monterey Bay Aquarium currently has a female great white shark in captivity. It was captured near Malibu on August 12, 2009 and introduced to the Outer Bay display on August 26. It has successfully fed on various types of food and appears to be in good health. The [...]
New Panorama LED Fixture from Ecoxotic
Here’s a couple of new videos of a brand new LED light fixture from Ecoxotic. Dubbed the Panorama, this sleek and modern looking light fixture sports six rows of LED light bulbs, with each module being independently powered. One additional feature is the ability to change the color of the light being emitted from the [...]
Monterey Bay Aquarium Turns 25
Less than a week ago, the Monterey Bay Aquarium began celebrating its 25 year anniversary. And instead of celebrating in the typical self-indulgent fashions (opening presents, eating cake, etc.), the aquarium is furthering its conservation efforts by publishing their global overview of seafood, appropriately titled “Turning the Tide: The State of Seafood“. Here’s an excerpt [...]
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