Articles by R2R Articles
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...
Introduction
Named after the terrestrial flower, Anemone, because of their often beautiful coloration and flower-like appearance, sea anemones are predatory animals that can be a wonderful but also risky addition to an aquarium. Notoriously difficult to keep, sea anemones, which we will...
A few days ago, we published an article on Choosing an LFS. After that article was published, @Mr Fishface asked if we could do a follow-up article on choosing an online vendor. Well, here it is.
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For inspiration: a beautiful mature reef tank.
This photo is from the...
Note from the Editor:
David Kimutai (@Davidangelfish) had the good fortune to connect with a major livestock supplier based in Africa for the marine aquarium trade. Below is David's interview with Kenya Tropical Sealife LTD, and all photos included in the article are courtesy of René Jorgensen...
Beginner Topic
Choosing an LFS or "Local Fish Store"
One of the first things that new members of the forum will learn is that we generally advise new aquarists not to rely solely on what their LFS* tells them.
Note: LFS is a reef acronym for "local fish store" or the store where you can buy aquarium supplies for your saltwater tank. Sometimes...
Introduction:
When we think of public aquariums, we usually think of someplace interesting and educational, a destination to take your kids for an afternoon.
However, more and more, public aquariums are contributing to the scientific knowledge base. They are often affiliated with institutions...
A few months ago, on April 4, 2019, Reef2Reef published an article called "Depression in Fish". Although the article was well researched, and I personally fact-checked it, we received from our readers a lot of pushback to the article's premise that, yes, fish can and do suffer from depression...
Note from the Editor:
These profiles are only possible with the help and participation of aquarists willing to talk about their tanks and practices and answer a long stream of questions. Reef2Reef thanks @HotRocks for letting us profile him.
It's always interesting for readers to get to know...
Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean
Photo is courtesy of @Seawitch ©2019, All Rights Reserved.
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Trinity University Press; 1st Edition edition (January 31, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595348050
ISBN-13: 978-1595348050
These are the prizes the book...
Reef Spotlight
Reef of the Month, June, 2019, @FarmerTy
We are delighted to announce that the Reef of the Month for June, 2019, belongs to @FarmerTy.
@FarmerTy has a 215-gallon, in-wall display tank with a sump and two grow-out tanks that are tied into the system. He has some stellar photos for us to enjoy. @FarmerTy also has a build thread that...
Intermediate Topic
Amazing Amphipods
Note From the Editor:
This is a companion article to the one we did on copepods a couple of weeks ago. Aquarists tend to refer to copepods, amphipods, and isopods in one breath, yet they are actually quite different creatures. Amphipods share the same kingdom, phylum, and subphylum, Crustacea...
Note from the Editor:
These profiles are only possible with the help and participation of aquarists willing to talk about their tanks and practices and answer a long stream of questions. Reef2Reef thanks @4FordFamily for letting us profile him.
It's always interesting for readers to get to...
Intermediate Topic
Close Encounters of the Copepod Kind
Reef aquarists frequently talk about copepods. They are generally viewed as a positive thing for a saltwater tank, and they are an important food source for many fish, most notably the mandarin fish, seahorses and some crabs.
Today we'll take a deep dive into the world of copepods, no pun...
Beginner Topic
What's the Difference Between a Saltwater and a Freshwater Aquarium Aside From the Salt?
In November of 2018, we published an article on some of the initial questions that aquarists ask before starting a saltwater tank. In case you're one of those people still hesitating about whether you want to have a reef tank, here we're going to try to explain some of the major differences...
Beginner Topic
What Equipment Do You Need to Start a Reef Aquarium?
This is a young (1 month) and handsome 13.5-gallon reef tank.
Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives courtesy of @Robg139 ©2019, All Rights Reserved.
Introduction
This article has been a long time coming. This question is one that is frequently asked to search engines. What do you need to...
Reef Spotlight
Reef of the Month, May, 2019, @reef jacob
We are delighted to announce that the Reef of the Month for May, 2019, belongs to @reef jacob. He has a build thread--which is always fun to read--but it wasn't until we started talking to him that we realized the extent of his accomplishments.
There is no shortage of serious reefers here on...
Beginner Topic
Captivating Crustaceans: Crabs for the Reef Tank
Introduction
Below you will find a companion article to our recent one on snails for the reef aquarium. This one is on crabs, and it is, by no means, an exhaustive treatment of the subject, but rather an introduction to the ones most commonly found in the marine aquarium trade and ones you may...
This week's Profile of a Reef Aquarist (#7) introduces you to @Bob Weigant, a resourceful and pragmatic gentleman, who believes in making the most of what you have and making good use of your resources, whatever they may be. Bob has almost 25 years of reef experience.
The 200G.
Photo is...
Sponsored
The History of Tunze
Note from the Editor:
Reef aquarists new to the hobby may not know that Tunze is actually an old company and one that has played a major role in the evolution of the saltwater aquarium hobby. Lots of companies say that they are innovators here and innovators there, but in the case of Tunze...
Personal Experience
Life on the Reef: True Stories From Reef Aquarists That Will Make You Laugh or Cry
Note from the Editor:
Not long ago, I asked on the forum for funny or crazy stories related to their reef aquarium. Below is a compilation of the posts received so far in the thread. Some will make you laugh and some will make you grimace, but they're all true.
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