Drum and Croaker
http://drumandcroaker.org/
Drum and Croaker is a non-peer-reviewed journal that has acted as an "informal organ" for public aquarium professionals since 1958. It has a long history of providing a forum for the exchange of basic information - and occasional humor. It was conceived in the back seat of a car in 1957 and has remained erratic and irregular throughout most of its life. The original name, "Grunt and Crappie" was rejected for scatological reasons...but it was...
One of the main challenges facing any reef aquarium hobbyist is the maintenance of water chemistry conditions within recommended ranges. This maintenance involves the removal or reduction of detrimental compounds (e.g., excess phosphates and nitrates, biological toxins, etc.) along with the replenishment of other beneficial consumed elements (e.g., calcium, magnesium or trace elements).
For the removal of excess nutrients, both organic and inorganic, there are numerous techniques available...
R2R Username: @maxwell
Tank Thread: Maxwells UK reef tank
Introduction:
It's an honor to be asked to give the details of my tank. The tank has been running since 2015, and it's not always been easy, with several major setbacks and a learning curve that continues every day. The current system, like most, involves the trial and error of equipment, supplements, and lighting to achieve something that actually grows in nature, as I'm not a fragger—only when I damage something or there's...
Extension Tubes and Macro Photography:
Part 2 (Coral Pictures)
by @maroun.c
For part 1 of this article series, please select the following: Extension Tubes and Macro Photography: Part 1 (Process & Practice)
Please share any comments about this article in this discussion thread.
Oregon blue tort around 6 inches 15 cm from front glass.
50 mm
50mm with 50% crop
50mm +10mm ext tube
50mm+ 16mm ext tube
50mm+26mm Ext tube
Camera couldn't focus
105mm
105mm with 50% crop
105mm +...
Extension Tubes and Macro Photography:
Part 1 (Process & Practice)
by @maroun.c
Macro photography is the photographic art of capturing small objects up close and personal and revealing detail that is invisible to the naked eye. Special equipment and optimal technique is required for good macro photography, yet results can be very rewarding.
Whether we understand or consider ratios, macro photography by definition is all about the ratios of the size of the subject to the size of the image...
This article is a bit of a mashup – combining portions of a previous public aquarium article on animal sustainability, with some longevity data and fish pricing through the supply chain. To read the article, click on the PDF link to the right of the page.
Tank Thread: Victory Reef 600 Gallon SPS Dominant 4.5 years Growth
Introduction: This month, we're excited to present this awe-inspiring reef from Austin, TX! This reef is owned by Dr. Billy Franklin and maintained by Wes Corbyn (@IntrinsicReef), owner of of Intrinsic Reef Design. Both of these men bring their unique visions and experiences as hobbyists to bear on the plan and formation of this beautiful reef, and so in this article, we will hear from both men with regard to the details...
In an exciting partnership, Quality Marine, in collaboration with Tropical Marine Center (TMC) in the UK and ecocean, have embarked on a program that centers on ranching species using night light traps.
In this innovative approach, post-larval fish are drawn to light and gather in specially designed illuminated traps. These night light traps can be deployed in various marine environments and are currently in use in several locations. The origins of this concept trace back over two decades...
MARINE FISH AND INVERTEBRATES TO AVOID
While selecting good quality animals and then properly quarantining them is vital for acquiring long-lived specimens for your aquarium, some species start the process with one or more strikes against them. Knowing which species have extra challenges helps home aquarists avoid heartbreak down the road. The following are some species that may pose problems for you, despite the level of care that you offer them.
This list only includes fish known to have...
