Monthly Archives: September 2015

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Euroquatics Introduces New E5 Aquarium Lamp

By Scott Groseclose Euroquatics Introduces New E5 Aquarium Lamp – A plug and play replacement for T5 Fixtures Have you ever wanted to or tried to retrofit an LED strip light into a T5 fixture? We have but the outcome was not a plug and Read more here…

On Stocking A Reef Aquarium: Part I

By James W. Fatherree Click through to see the images. In a previous article, I presented information on the livestock in my 125 gallon mixed-reef aquarium, as well as the equipment and maintenance required to take care of everything (Fatherree, 2014). I also pointed out Read more here…

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Scientists Find Their First Biofluorescent Reptile, A Pacific Sea Turtle

By Guest Writer That’s not a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” floating before your eyes. You’re seeing the first biofluorescent reptile discovered by scientists. While filming small sharks and coral reefs in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, marine biologists had a stunning encounter with Read more here…

How To Tell If A Marine Fish Is Dying Of Old Age

By Paul Baldassano We aquarists try very hard to keep our animals alive as long as possible for a few reasons. The first is that we are caring people and don’t want to see them hurt. The second is that our specimens cost us a Read more here…

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Keeping Eels, Muraenidae & Congridae

By Kelly Humber Spotted Moray Eel There is no doubt about it, eels are simply fascinating. They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors and easily captivate all who come in contact with them. Unfortunately, eels are notoriously hard to care for and Read more here…

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Video Review: SURF4 Algae Turf Scrubber By Santa Monica Filtration

There are few things more important to the stability and health of a reef tank than the export of excess nutrients through efficient filtration. While it is true that there are a great many options available to the modern aquarist through mechanical, chemical, and biological Read more here…