As aquarists we all take great pride in the tanks that are in our care. Many of us also have small children who share in the enjoyment that a reef tank can bring. The aquarium can have a soothing effect on children and can spark their interest into things that may not be something they would have a chance to interact with where they live.
With this in mind there are also some things with the aquarium that can be dangerous to small children like electricity, plumbing and chemicals. Even with...
How To Train Your Frogfish (Anglerfish) To Eat Frozen Food
Frogfish are really unique and interesting specimens for the species-specific aquarium. They have a variety of morphological features that never ceases to fascinate us. But they have a downside, much like all ambush predators--they rarely take frozen food without some motivation and work on the side of the aquarist.
First off, start him off on a steady supply of live food. You're going to want to get him fattened up, as the...
Hello all. Some of you may recognize me from Nano-reef and my posts about LEDs, DIY recommendations, etc. Figured I'd post this up over here, as well. Putting it in general hardware and lighting because it applies to more than just LEDs. :)
With full-spectrum LED arrays becoming all the rage nowadays for better coloration, more and more people are considering them, but I see people saying all the time "dude, but corals only use blue light for all their energy and red only helps algae...
Reacting to Loss of Power
In this day and age we rely on electrical power for many things. In this hobby all of the equipment used to sustain life depends on electricity including lights, pumps, powerheads, and controllers. If the power goes out the life support systems are terminated and the countdown timer to disaster begins. This article will describe the different ways an aquarist can protect the living creatures in their care in the event of power loss.
DISCLAIMER: Please note...
Fish that go well with large seahorses
A lot people want to keep other fish in their seahorse tanks to complement their seahorses. The fish also help with consuming excess food that the seahorses do not eat as well as adding another dimension to the tank. It is important to take certain precautions when choosing what types of fish to add with the seahorses. Seahorses are slow eaters and swimmers. They do not fare well in tanks with aggressive fish.
1. Pose little to no threat to...
The Symbiotic Relationship between Clownfish and Anemones
By Krista Guogas
Many people begin the journey into keeping a saltwater tank because they want to have a “Nemo” with its anemone. Before getting the anemone, I think it is important to understand the relationship between the clownfish and its anemone.
The relationship between the clownfish and anemone is referred to as symbiotic. Symbiotic means living together. This is exactly what is happening in the relationship. The clownfish is...
Species Profile
By Mike & Terry Lauderdale
A Reef2Reef Spotlight: The Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
Angelfishes are arguably one of the most vivid, visually appealing animals available for stocking in the marine aquarium. While their brilliant coloration and striking patterns make them highly desirable, their delicate nature, appetites, and predation behaviors create a quandary for the reef keeper. Probably no angelfish typifies this more than the regal angelfish...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The pics in this article were updated based on the member's build thread due to original photos posted in article being lost from server.
REEF SPOTLIGHT – March 2012
The Reef Aquarium of:
Mike & Tery Lauderdale aka "Mike & Terry"
You can also check out Mike & Terry’s tank build here on R2R:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/large-aquariums-180g/71471-mike-terrys-300g-reef.html
Introduction
Terry and I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone here at Reef2Reef. We...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The pics in this article were updated based on the member's build thread due to original photos posted in article being lost from server.
REEF SPOTLIGHT - January 2012
The Reef Aquarium of:
Scott Swanson aka "swannyson7"
You can also check out my tank build here on R2R:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/large-aquariums-180g/43713-swannyson7s-180g-mixed-reef.html
Introduction
I’d like to thank the entire R2R community for the opportunity to have my tank featured as this...
