A Review of “Diseases in coral aquaculture: causes, implications and preventions” (Sheridan et al. 2013)
Written by: Keith P. Kovatch
R2R name:Keko721
The following is a review of the article written by Sheridan et al. (2013) which takes an in depth look at the various types of aquaculturing that is taking place for the research and commercial distribution of corals, with an emphasis on the occurrence and treatment of disease within these cultures. Whether you are a simply an...
R2R Username: @lilopop11
Build Thread: 6G Tank With Hang On Filter
Introduction
Ok, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Lulu Aulia Rachman (ID: Lilopop11). I'm from Indonesia. First, I want to tell you about the first time I became interested in this hobby. Having a reef aquarium was my dream since I was a teenager (of course, like most reefers). The Finding Nemo movie was the beginning of it all, but at that time (around 2004), everything seemed impossible, besides I had no...
Rotifer Culture
C. Jay Hemdal
Brackish water rotifers, (Brachionus plicatilis) are a useful food source for certain invertebrate aquarium animals, have been used as bio-assay animals, and are a virtual necessity when raising larval clownfish (Amphiprion sp.). Many culture methods have been presented, some work well but are either costly to implement, or extremely labor intensive. Other less cumbersome methods may prove unreliable, with culture contamination being a common reason for...
So, it seems there’s been a recent spike in people wanting Sand Sifting Gobies from these genera;
- Koumansetta
- Signigobius
- Valenciennea (This is the biggest Genus I’ve seen people getting specimens from)
- Amblygobius
I figured it was time to start an article on these guys as their care is often more complicated than people expect given that they’re ‘Gobies’.
I’ve already done an article on the differences between Sand Sifters and the Rock Dwellers however the shortened version is;
Sand...
R2R Username: @Dragon Lee
Build Thread: A Corner of My NPS tank
Introduction
It's a great honor for my tank to be selected as the ROTM. Thanks to Daniel and the rest of Team R2R.
I'm Jiageng Li. I live in a seaside city. Maybe it's because I'm a Pisces, but I liked everything about aquariums ever since I was a kid. In 2016, I had my first saltwater tank which was a 183-gallon FOT (Fish Only Tank). In 2021, I decided to set up a NPS tank because I was amazed by an orange Gorgonian in my...
R2R Username: @MantisReef
Build Thread: Mantis' 400 Gallon Pennisula Reef
Top Down
Introduction
I was humbled when I got the notification that my system was chosen as Reef Tank of the Month. What an honor it is to be added to this group of incredible tanks that have preceded mine here. My name is Brad Blankenship (@MantisReef here on Reef2reef), and I have been a reef keeper for over 30 years. I have always been fascinated with the ocean and the wonderful creatures that call it home...
ABOUT THE ARTICLE:
The article describes an accurate and precise method and it's development, for measuring the level of Iodine in a saltwater aquarium. It is a follow-up to an article written in 2021. The current article describes an improved method but using the same basic ideas as the 2021 method. The details of the method development are included for those who might be interested. It is an informative example on how methods development can be challenging. That being said if you are just...
Fish Health Through Proper Nutrition (revised)
By @Weeb
[This article was originally posted on February 24, 2006 with the title, Fish Health Through Proper Nutrition; Updated on December 20, 2022]
Author’s NOTE: This is an evolving hobby and, in that spirit, I am bringing this article a current relevance and application. Thank you for your perusal.
I noticed over the years, multiple posts of ornamental marine fish illnesses and conditions which are fundamentally related to a deficient...
Ian Cosford's Zoa-Dominated Reef
R2R Username: @iancosford
Introduction:
Hi my name is Ian. I'm from the UK, and this is my third tank.
First, thanks for featuring me as tank of the month. Although I don't post on Reef2Reef, I do use it as a tool for advice and information. I've seen the other tanks of month and am amazed to be included. I'm very active on the Facebook groups, but I mainly post pictures on Instagram under the name @iansreef (find Ian on Instagram HERE). I started...
The Mystery of the Giant Clams of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean
by Dan Killam (originally published on the Clamsplaining blog)
I have always been fascinated by scientific discoveries that are hanging right in front of our noses. Cryptic species are one such surprise. Sometimes, researchers using genetic sequencing are surprised to discover that a group of animals that all look the same from the outside are actually reproductively isolated from each other; separate twigs on the tree of life...
