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]
Another Undesirable Element In Tank: Phosphates
August 29, 2012 By
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]
DIY To Curing Live Rocks
August 28, 2012 By
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]
Hitchhiking With The Live Rocks
August 27, 2012 By
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]
10 extinct and beautiful corals
August 27, 2012 By
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]
Water changing without a mess
August 27, 2012 By
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]
Light it right!
August 23, 2012 By
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]
Cactus coral (Pavona decussates)
August 23, 2012 By
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]
Colored to be persecuted- the dyed creatures
August 23, 2012 By
Reef keeping has developed over the years from a hobby to a piece of attraction to be kept at home. The amount of money an enthusiast spends on reef maintaining and adding substantial anemones and corals to them are for the reason that they enjoy nurturing them. On the other hand folks that are more into reef… [Read More]
Feeding fish: the easy way
August 8, 2012 By
My 3 years old kid wonders how his aquarium fish will survive when we leave next month for a week off to see his granny. We laughed off as we know there shall be maid-servant at home and she is going to feed them. My boy looked skeptical…….. What if she forgets? There was point in his question which… [Read More]