Salt Water Aquarium Bugs

" These bulbs operate in the same way as regular fluorescent bulbs, except that the ballasts that power these lamps apply more electrical current to the lamp, and some brands of VHO lamps employ more phosphors in their operation. Typically, a VHO bulb produces twice the output in lumens as a regular fluorescent bulb. They also tend to burn twice as hot as regular fluorescents, a

Many aquarists have lost animals unnecessarily this way - particularly benthic motile invertebrates, slow/weak fishes, and anemones & toxic sea cucumbers that wait until you go on vacation to drift. Guarding the intakes instead increases the need for upkeep unduly: a small guard clogs quickly, and a large guard runs the risk of becoming an unwelcome nitrifying surface. In systems with high flow needs overall, it may take 4 or 6 or more powerheads to produce the s

Plants add greenery to your fountain. A small clipping will do nicely. You could also use a small pot or glass bottle [baby food jar], fill it with water, put the plant inside and place it inside the fountain bowl.

Steps:
1. Place the decorative slate or tile on the table. Place the bowl on the slate or tile.

2. Place the pump at the bottom of the bowl, taking care to see

Even though Hagen uses a high quality stainless steel, I have found they can still rust a tiny amount after years of use. I have yet to have one fail due to rusting, I have never suspected any livestock losses due to metals poisoning, and the rusting that I have noticed has taken three or more years to develop, but it is still a point to consider when evaluating and purchasing.

Marineland Penguins

Penguin powerheads are middle-of-the-road performers in my book. They operate ok, but they seem to "chatter" more than other brands ("Chatter" is the annoying noise caused by impeller vibration) and sometimes fail to function when first turn

They look similar to a large T fitting. Water is pumped up through the bottom and the water exits in an alternating pattern from each side.

Just like the Hydor Flo, these units reduce the water flow because they use that pressure to create the alternating pattern. Again, I dont feel like that is a major shortcoming. It is simply a tradeoff that one must make for the wave-like action. That said, I do think these units have one major weakness. They only come with barb fittings, and they are not very good barb fittings at that. I would much prefer if they came wi

Scratched Glass
Most of us have run into this problem at one time or another. Care to share your experience with scratched glass? "Does any one know how to fill some scratches....

mixing clowns?
If this has been discussed before please direct me to the thread! I have a false clown in my tank and I want to get another one but my lfs only has true percs "thats what he called them" they are small just like mine but will the co-inhabit? or is that just a bad idea? and what really is the difference between the two?.

RBTA fs must go!
I have one last RBTA and I need to sell it, I took it out of my reef because I no longer had room for it in the tank. I Just put it in a JBJ nano temporary untill I can sell it. it is about 8'' across and is very healthy. I need to sell it fast so anyone who is interested please let me....

Primary Food Groups of Marine Fishes
The very best food you can give your tank critters is exactly what they ate in the wild. The Food Groups of Marine Fishes Table shows you what they ate....