Archive for February, 2010
Tip of the Day – 2/22/10
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Tip of the Day – 2/21/10
Be careful of certain online vendors. Research every source of aquarium livestock or equipment because some vendors have very bad reputations and will ship the wrong item, damaged or dead items, and do nothing to make it better.
Tip of the Day – 2/20/10
Some might suggest that water flow is more important than lighting. Regardless if that statement is true, it’s very obvious that water flow is vital in the health of our corals. To achieve the best flow, you need to have lots of it, and try to create random flow patterns.
83 Corals to be Listed on the Endangered Species Act
Back in October 2009, the Center for Biological Diversity created a petition to list 83 coral species as threatened or endangered. In response to that petition, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of Commerce have opened a 90-day finding period seeking information on whether the [...]
DSPS Reef Tank from Thailand Update
Everyone remembers the gorgeous tank from “Chingchai” in Thailand that is over 1200 gallons. Well, a newer video has been released…and the tank is coming along nicely. The SPS have grown in tremendously, filling the tank up quite a bit. A load of clams have also been added to the sand and there’s a noticeable [...]
Tip of the Day – 2/19/10
Sometimes PVC and other hard plumbing can form tiny cracks and holes that draw in small amounts of air, causing microbubbles. You can repair these fittings or pipes, but this should only be a temporary solution. It’s best to replace the plumbing to ensure no microbubbles arise.
Tip of the Day – 2/18/10
Sharks require large aquariums. But not just any large aquarium will do. For animals like sharks and stingrays, it’s better to have a long, low, and wide aquarium (like a frag tank) than the typical tall rectangular tanks.
Big Sale at ReefExotic.net
I just got an email from the guys at Reefexotic.net with details of a really good sale they will be having. The sale starts today and ends February 20th, so act fast! All Corals will be 35% off the Price Listed on the site with Free Freight on all orders over $149.99. We will also [...]
Tip of the Day – 2/17/10
Seahorses need to be in a species specific aquarium. If they are housed with other fish, the seahorses might be bullied into hiding where they won’t get the proper nutrition.
Mounting Coral Frags to Acrylic Rods
I came a cross this interesting video, where the demonstrator is attaching coral frags to acrylic rods. The idea of attaching frags to acrylic is not a new thing, but what the hobbyist used in the video to balance the coral is rather ingenious. The acrylic rod segment is placed into a vice, not your [...]
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