Archive for November, 2009
AquaNerd Selected as TRT Recommended Reading
We got an email today from TheReefTank.com informing us that the AquaNerd Blog has been selected to join their “Recommended Reading” list. This is quite exciting to see as there has been so much time and effort put into making the AquaNerd community into what it is today. The AquaNerd staff would like tospecifically thank [...]
Tip of the Day – 11/22/09
When handling metal halide bulbs, try not to touch the glass. The grease and oils on your hand can cause the bulb to crack when it is heating up. Instead, use a clean cloth to handle the bulb and try to grab it by the ends (connectors).
Vote on the December Tank of the Month
Here are the entries for the December Tank of the Month Contest. These entries will be posted here, and on our AquaNerd Forums. To vote, simply post a comment (below) for the tank you would like to vote for and visit the forum to vote on our poll. All tanks are listed in the order [...]
Rare Footage of Small Eyed Stingray
While diving for manta rays in Mozambique, biologist Andrea Marshall captures a small eyed stingray on video. These stingrays are extremely rare and can grow up to 2.5 meters (about 8 feet) across. The video below is thought to be the first footage of the small eyed stingray to ever be shown. Here is a [...]
Tip of the Day – 11/21/09
Each metal halide bulb has a small vent on the inner portion of the bulb. When inserting a single ended or double ended bulb, make sure this vent is point upward to allow hot air to escape from the inner portions of the bulb.
Shark Conservation Act of 2009
Oceana North America is reporting that the US Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has passed the Shark Conservation Act of 2009 yesterday, putting an end (hopefully) to the terrible practice of shark finning. This act, introduced by Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in April, would require all sharks caught in United States waters to be [...]
Tip of the Day – 11/20/09
Freshwater dips can be quite harsh on saltwater aquarium livestock. I’m not suggesting to not use them, just rule out other parasite and disease removal and prevention before giving your saltwater livestock a freshwater dip.
Eshopps PSK-75H in Action
A while back I saw an Eshopps hang-on-tank protein skimmer at a local fish store and was pretty impressed with the build quality and how well the skimmer performed. Now, I’ve found a video of an Eshopps PSK-75H hang-on-tank skimmer in action. These skimmers have a mesh modded impeller, along with a bubble plate to [...]
Submit Your Aquarium to the AquaNerd December TOTM Contest
There are only a few days left to submit a full tank shot of your aquarium to the December Tank of the Month Contest. Entries are due on Sunday, November 22 by midnight (Central Standard Time). The winner of the December TOTM Contest will receive a $100 gift certificate to ReefExotic.net. Please send all submissions [...]
Setting Up a Calcium Reactor
After receiving multiple requests from fellow hobbyists to walk them through setting up a calcium reactor, I’ve decided to make a step-by-step guide on setting one up for their reef aquarium. To start, you must determine the size reactor you will need. The average calcium reactor is rated for aquariums about 200-250 gallons and moderately [...]
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