In 2012 we came across many new contributions to reef aquarium industry across the world. Conservation of some endangered species of rare corals for instance was the chief issue for which various measures have been taken in regions where these are mostly exploited. Some new and interesting species of corals like Euphyllia baliensis, Leptoseris, Dactylotrochus and more… [Read More]
Usually rotifers are cultured in freshwater tanks where they are kept for carrying valuable nutrients to young fry and filter-feeding invertebrates. But in saltwater tank too they can be highly beneficial to coral’s nutrition and growth. They are extremely small and multiply very quickly so they can become many in just a short period of time. The… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] The planting of mangroves in a reef tank is not a new idea but lately gained a lot of interest by many aquarists. It was first tried by Julian Sprung who later got it published in a German aquarium magazine from where it became practiced by many aquarists. He planted small mangroves in his own 15 gallon… [Read More]
GFO or Granulated Ferric Oxide is used in aquariums for removing phosphates. GFO is efficient in doing this by chemical reaction in which phosphate combines with the GFO, removing it from the water column. It will also bind together other organic compounds and certain metals that are not required in a saltwater tank, thus removing them… [Read More]
Since the past few years there have been experiments regarding opinions of reputed aquarists about vodka dosing for Probiotics. Probiotics is basically promoting certain psudonomus bacteria with an available carbon source in order to reduce NO3 (Nitrate) and PO3 (Phosphate) levels in saltwater aquariums. In previous posts we have discussed new tank syndrome and ways to tackle. This… [Read More]
Temperature instability is considered the chief reason for coral bleaching. In natural reef, global warming is raising the temperature and leading to bleaching of corals. [google_adsense_in_post] Zooxanthellae, which is the agent contributing to the various colorations in corals is expelled by the corals when it is stressed due to intense temperature or changed water conditions. Sometimes… [Read More]
In a natural reef, the corals are in a completion for space and spread out to the extreme covering as much of the substrate as may be available. Most corals have a tendency to spread their branches as much as possible. This is why most people think that keeping corals in a tank is quite difficult… [Read More]
Once you get a brand new coral from a LFS or any source, you are too excited to wait until you see the new addition in your main tank. Especially a beginner will want to get it done as soon as possible. However, it is quite important that you understand the species well before mounting in… [Read More]
The increasing concern of energy conservation is also a major issue for reef keeping hobbyists. While freshwater tank consumes energy through pumps and a small part through lights, saltwater tank, mostly coral keeping ones, can’t do without high intensity lights. And the wattage consumed by pumps are much lesser compared to those consumed by high… [Read More]
The Ricordea, or commonly called Flower Mushroom Coral, is a member of the order Corallimorpharia. It has beautiful features of short, club, or berry-shaped tentacles. It shares some resemblance to stony hard corals, and is also called a Disc Anemone as they are close cousins of both corals and anemones. It… [Read More]