Oceanic Systems Aquarium

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Finally, some passing reminders about issues of water quality and husbandry. With respect for the investment you will make on a large system in money and livestock be sure to quarantine all new specimens separately in isolation (a proper QT) for a full four weeks without exception. This includes all plants, algae, fishes, invertebrates anything brought home wet! The ramifications of admitting a parasite, pest, or disease i

This is why wet-dry filters are sometimes referred to as "trickle" filters. The trickle plate forces the water to be delivered uniformly to the wet-dry chamber, so that it passes through all areas of the biological filter media. Water collects under the wet-dry chamber, and then passes through a baffle which usually has some form of chamber for chemical or sponge media. The baffle also serves to eliminate air bubbles. After passing through the baffle, the water flows into the sump, where it is then delivered back to the aquarium by

Approximately ten percent of those "aquarium aquarists" are marine types, so were now down to one percent of the total. The various sub-specialties of marine aquarium keeping are probably like those of freshwater; most are fishes-only set-ups, some with added invertebrates, grading into "true" reef systems of one sort and another. Thus our order of presenting the set-up of all these different and increasingly more "demanding, or difficult" arrangements.

Most aquarists Ive met who have "been the

Continue this process until BOTH tests read zero. Then add no more than 50% of the inches of fish you already have in the tank (if you already have four inches of fish, only buy two inches more). Do a 25% water change before you add new fish, not immediately after. Do not add fish to the tank more frequently than every two to three weeks. Stock the tank to 90% of the total capacity. Then allow the growth of the fish you have to fill the aquarium to capacity.

There are exceptions to the three inches/square foot of surface area rule for saltwater. An eel is long, but is also skinny, so using of its body length as a measure is safe. A large angelfish is

Some of these units are plain garbage, not "pulling down" anywhere near what their manufacturers claim, leaking, failing, going to fish-heaven in less than a year. There are reputable people in the trade, and a few more units on their way, thank goodness, that will hopefully oust the charlatans.

Placement of chillers is critical; they should be where you can reach them for cleaning and checking, but also positioned for thorough ventilation and no water contact/splashing.

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The Mad Reefer, Bloomington, Illinois
Does anyone know how to contact the owners of the Mad Reefer? I realized that it closed, but they have (had?) a fish tank of mine on consignment. I am looking to either reclaim the fish tank or see if it sold. Even if you just have the previous owners' names, that would.

A living background in the aquarium

java moss

Java Moss : Vesicularia dubyana

The aquarium background is one of the most challenging decorations to create or buy, when properly setup it has.

Where to place my Zoa's??
I was wondering how much light most Zoa's need. I am thinking of putting the new frags lower in the tank, right on the sand bed or just a little above. I have a 26" deep tank and I am using 250W MH and pc Actinics for lighting. I have some zoos that are doing fine .