[google_adsense_in_post] The reef tank is exposed to air and the storage pumps are circulating the water throughout the filtering system causing significant amount of evaporation. You will need to replace the evaporated water regularly. “The water evaporates. Not the salt”. Do not add salt mix with the make-up water. This may result in higher salinity. Adding make-up water provides good… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] Lately planned federal legislation is taking endeavors at decreasing the import and expressway trade of non-native livestock, including fish and aquatic organisms or collected for the aquarium trade. This is not the first attempt made to put restriction on the exploitation of these wildlife structures that are facing extinction due to trade. While the proposed law has some benefits,… [Read More]
I agree that photography is not most important part of reefkeeping, but I bet nobody can decline the fact that it is the FUN part. Who doesn’t want to flaunt their reef tank photographs to the world? Here are a few tips that will help you take the most perfect picture possible of your home aquarium. Understand your camera, first…. [Read More]
There are many species of photosynthetic gorgonians accessible but here we are discussing only a few of them that are easy to keep and survives well in captivity. One of the best tyro gorgonians is Briareum. This coral is in fact an auburn relative of green star polyps and not a proper gorgonian. Its common name is Corky Finger and… [Read More]
The Redspot, Dwarf, or Parvulus Cardinalfish (Apogon parvulus) is found throughout the Western Pacific. It reaches a maximum size of about 1.5” in the wild, about 1” in captivity, and sports an unmistakable red spot at the base of the caudal fin in contrast to its striped silver and blue body. These tiny cardinalfish… [Read More]
a. Title of the sweepstakes: Enter Reefland Sweepstake To Grab OCreef PAR38 CREE LED Aquarium Lamp Worth $129.99 b. Start and end dates: Start date is 19/03/2013 and end date is 4/9/2013 c. Entries are allowed per person: One d. How can the participants enter the sweepstakes? 1) Reefland Forum Member: http://www.reefland.com/forum/register.php 2) “Like” Facebook Fanpage http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reefland/ 346436852107746?sk=app_253914631393798 3) Tweet… [Read More]
The masked angelfish, Genicanthus personatus, is an idolized reef fish which is as beautiful as it is expensive and rarely seen. The stunning marble white body coloration of the masked angelfish is accentuated by a perimeter of color that gives the masked angelfish a truly angelic appearance. Masked angelfish are endemic to Hawaii and… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] Choosing new and interesting corals for reef aquarium is always the best thing a reef aquarist is looking forward to do. While all other corals that attract our attention are adapted for keeping at home, gorgonians are often ignored. In the wild they are an essential part of the milieu as they filter water, provide refuge for fish, crinoids,… [Read More]
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Dealing with pests is an inescapable part of cultivating a marine tank. In order to handle the problematic bristle worms, we need to learn the basics about them. These pesky creatures are difficult to get rid of and can cause a wide variety of problems in the marine tank. What are bristle worms? [google_adsense_in_post]… [Read More]
