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Aquarium lighting for reef tanks By: peterbcunningham A topic that is not discussed very often is aquarium lighting for reef tanks. Although this topic is not discussed very much it is very important within a salt water reef tank.
After water quality the next most important thing is aquarium lighting for reef tanks, followed closely by water movement. Tags: Aquarium lighting for reef tanks
How To Acclimitise New Corals And Fish Correctly By: peterbcunningham It always amazes me how many people I see or talk to who purchase a marine animal, take it home, open the bag and pour it into their aquarium. I can never understand why some people do not acclimitise their purchases properly, it could be laziness, lack of knowledge, impatience etc but one thing is for certain life is on the line here so it must be done correctly. Tags: aquarium filter, aquarium filtration, filter reef tank, tank filter, tank aquarium filter,
Starting A Marine Aquarium - The Very First Considerations By: peterbcunningham Seeing pictures of a healthy marine fish only or reef aquarium in books or on the internet, or even better, in reality at a public aquarium will cause just about anyone to appreciate the beauty and general fascination of them. Some people will wonder if they could have one, and the thought will shortly disappear. Others, however, will not forget so easily and will want to delve further into the possibility of having their own home aquarium. Tags: aquarium design, coral reef aquarium, saltwater aquarium setup, saltwater reef tank, start
Which To Choose - A Small Or Large Aquarium By: peterbcunningham Most aquarists are dictated to by circumstance. There is a really big aquarium, at a really good price, but one rather definite problem, and that is there’s nowhere to put it. So a smaller aquarium is chosen, but not by choice. However, even in the described circumstances, a smaller aquarium could be the one of choice. Tags: aquarium, reef tank, marine tank, saltwater aquarium, coral reef
5 Cardinal Sins Of A Marine Aquarist By: peterbcunningham I thought I’d jot down what I consider to be the five major sins of a marine aquarist, be that for a reef tank or a fish only tank. They are not in any particular order. The list is not just aimed at beginners to the hobby who are just starting a saltwater aquarium but at aquarists of any level. Tags: aquarium, reef tank, marine aquarium, saltwater aquarium, fish tank
Coral Reef Care Tanks Aquarium By: Jeanie Smith When shopping for fish, it might be tempting to pick the rare and fancy fish full of colors, and exotic looking shrimp or crustaceans. An aquarium full of marine life complete with a coral reef and aquatic plants is very appealing. After all, who wouldn't want to have an underwater paradise in their living room? It may, not however, be the best choice for a beginning hobbyist. Coral reef aquariums require Tags: fish, fish tank, aquarium, corals, goldfish, catfish, goldfish care, freshwater aquarium f
UV Sterilizers for Aquarium Maintenance By: Richard Gilliland If you have a home aquarium, chances are you already have several filtration units taking care of the water. A UV sterilizer is a good addition to an aquarium, although it should be the last stage of the filtration process. It's important that aquarium water passes through the mechanical filter before moving through the UV unit. Tags: Aquarium Supplies, Protein Skimmers, UV Sterilizers, reef tank, saltwater aquarium, lighti
The Importance of Aquarium Lighting By: Richard Gilliland Most basic aquariums come with lighting already installed, but you can also buy lights if you want something different. For a novice the lighting in your aquarium should be sufficient if it's fluorescent, however, this only applies to freshwater tanks. If you plan on setting up a saltwater aquarium, better lighting is a must. Tags: aquarium supplies, protein skimmers, aquarium supply, reef tank, saltwater aquarium, light
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