[google_adsense_in_post] The National Aquarium is a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization with two locations and one mission: to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. In 2003, separate aquariums in Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, joined as one “National Aquarium.” The National Aquarium venues together hold living collections that include more than 16,000 animals from more than 660 species… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] Aquarama is Asia’s biggest international ornamental fish, invertebrates, plants and accessories exhibition organized for the ornamental aquatic industry and its related sectors. Slated for 30 May – 2 June 2013 in Singapore, Aquarama will incorporate Pet Asia 2013, adding further to the spectacular setting of the dynamic event. Aquarama is an all-encompassing event that offers boundless business opportunities to… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] In a recent show at Animal Planet’s Tanked, Dwyane Wade featured a Cowfish Tanks that was amazingly exotic to look at. Wayde tells us what it was like building a 24-hour, temporary tank for Dwyane Wade’s sneaker launch party and gives us an exclusive, all-access tour of Exotic Reef Imports, a distributor of saltwater fish, corals and invertebrates. The… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] This topic might not be something new under the sun but we still found some people confused about beginning with their first saltwater aquarium. There are doubts and queries regarding reef keeping, its maintenance, expenses, care and the set-up. There are worries if they will be able to get it right or end up with nuisances and blunders. You… [Read More]
Zooplanktons are considered fanciful by reef aquarists and recently many are taking up the effort to raise some of these to gain that extra natural look in their aqua world. However not all Zooplanktons are to be experimented with. Here we have discussed a few that are safe and reef compatible. Copepods [google_adsense_in_post]… [Read More]
Foam build-up is a common problem in the saltwater tank. While freshwater aquarium hobbyists may experience this problem as well, it is more common in saltwater tanks. This problem is easily solved if caught quickly and you can avoid detrimental effect on your aquarium fish. [google_adsense_in_post] One of the possibilities of building up of foam on… [Read More]
Aquarium snails are often cited as a nuisance that can take over the tank seemingly overnight, covering live plants and clogging the intake valves of aquarium filters. Besides, aquarium snails are actually a benefit in some situations. Certain species of snails can act as scavengers in the tank, cleaning up excess detritus that might have a negative effect on the… [Read More]
Dressing up your tank is a very pleasant experience. A little imagination and motivation can go a long way. You would always want to create an environment that is both beneficial to the tank residents and that is aesthetically pleasing. Livestock that is on the larger size will require some rock or pieces… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] “Reefs Illuminated” is a novel short movie about reef bioluminescence and biofluorescence directed by Brennan Vance and shot by the science-art team Luminescent Labs. The film is now showing at the American Museum of Natural History (New York City) until May 3, 2013. This is the first ever film to be concentrated entirely on reefs. Tropical bioluminescence and biofluorescence… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] The Thrive Water Lab made a big show when it was announced a couple of months ago. There have been questions and discussions about it ever since it was revealed as it looked something different and larger than any other launch in the aquarium industry. The aquarium world is sincerely waiting for this device though we still didn’t know… [Read More]