We have many lectures and seminars at the aquarium, and we try and keep them aimed at the general public in terms of content and level. There’s not much point having someone come in to talk about a rare species of worm if no one is going to show up. A couple of months ago, we Skyped in a… [Read More]
So you know that saltwater fishes cannot survive in freshwater tanks and you have to make it alkaline before making the tank ready for your fishes. But do you know why? Some people complain, especially the newbie that some of their their fishes die despite the aquarium being apt for the other breed of invertebrates. The answer to both… [Read More]
Following on from a previous recent article on reefland.com on rock, it’s possible to make your own, as described here with some of the issues often associated with the process. Of course, there are many methods, and aquarium hobbyists and professionals alike get a great sense of satisfaction from creating something that works. As I work in an aquarium, we’ve… [Read More]
Though natural sea water has a major constituent of phosphates, they are of no good in a closed reef aquarium setting. Even if phosphate is present in a reef tank in low concentration, they can spur algae growth and slow coral calcification. If by chance their concentration increases in a reef tank, algae can enormously capture the… [Read More]
Cured live rocks are usually costlier than the uncured ones and that is the reason why most of you would prefer to buy them uncured and does the curing procedure by yourself. That is no bad idea if you know the guidelines for curing them correctly and apprehensively. The most important fact that you got to keep… [Read More]
The live rocks constitute an important part in enhancing the looks of the any reef aquarium. Its chief function as a superior biological filter that hosts both aerobic and anaerobic nitrifying bacteria required for the nitrogen cycle that processes waste does wonders to all reef tanks. Apart from the benefits of adding live rocks in reef tanks we… [Read More]
Just like the exploitation of other natural resources, corals too are subject to threats like pollution, artificial dying, bleaching, over harvesting, and major storms. Acidic seas are the latest talk among preservers. More than half of 82 species of coral being evaluated for inclusion under the Endangered Species Act more likely than not would go extinct by… [Read More]
The mess associated with water changing of any level of aquarium is a big trouble for most of the aquarium keepers. The irritated process of carrying heavy buckets to the place and then carrying it back with the dirty water dripping from the sides make most of us tired and sometimes even to the extent of ignoring the overall process…. [Read More]
Lighting the Aquarium has always been a debatable topic for aquarists who have their own choices regarding selection of lighting methods. While some still prefer florescent lights, many have switched to Led lights due to its moderation of heat and temperature of water. As we know Led lights generate lesser heat than any other source of light, it… [Read More]
Though cactus corals or Pavona corals are not the most attractive ones regarding color and texture, their pattern of growth is what makes them unique and a substantial addition to reef tanks. Also known as lettuce coral they can be found in purple, brown, and different shades of green and have polyps on both sides of the… [Read More]