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Random Aquarium Topics
| Stocking A 4 Foot Saltwater Tank - The Master Plan Marine Fish - General Marine Articles
There is no doubt that marine fishkeeping can be great fun, even when there appears to be nothing to do but wait. Let me explain. Imagine you have purchased your first marine aquarium, it is set up and running and the maturation fluid has been duly added. Now you imagine there's 3-4 weeks of utter frustration because you're completely idle until those ammonia and nitrite test readings drop to zero and you get the green light to go out and purchase your first fish. Wrong! It may just be some of the most enjoyable and educational days you spend. For in those four short weeks you may choose as many fish as you like without getting out of your armchair, spend money like water without reaching for your cheque book and make mistakes galore without the need to pay for them. I am, of course, referring to that period of time when you actually plan the living contents of that all too empty aquarium! |
| The Dark Tank! Marine Topics - FAQs  Q) I have limited lighting over my aquarium, although the water quality is high. Is it possible to keep invertebrates that do not require high intensity lighting?A) Mention invertebrates to most aquarists and they will immediately associate them with high intensity lighting such as metal halides. In truth, there is a vast selection of invertebrates that require very little, if any, light and these can be kept quite successfully with a little planning. Firstly, however, it might be useful to understand why some invertebrates demand high intensity lighting. In this way we can more easily identify those species that will thrive under low-light regimes. |
| UNEP - WCMC Marine Topics - Conservation World Conservation Monitoring Centre provides objective, scientifically rigorous and focused information on global biodiversity and the sustainable use of the world's living resources. Since 1993, UNEP-WCMC has been developing the most detailed global map of coral reefs. This information represents a critical part of the increasing information base now available describing coral reefs world-wide. |
| Bristleworms Class: Polychaeta Marine Topics - Marine Pests  Anyone whose hand has ever come into contact with a bristleworm will tell you that they leave fine, barbed hairs embedded in the skin, causing a rash and an irritation somewhat like a nettle. Whilst this may prove a relatively minor inconvenience to the aquarist, bristleworms are not only scavengers but predators which can damage valuable livestock. Particularly prone are those fish that 'lock' themselves into a safe crevice at night e.g. Firefish, as well as a variety of invertebrates such as clams. |
An article discussing the proper stocking of a four foot, fish-only, marine aquarium.Big Fish for The Marine Aquarium!
One type of marine aquarium never fails to create a stir, the fish-only tank containing BIG fish! The sight of large slices of brightly coloured piscine flesh cruising around an equally spacious aquarium is enough to make anyone's heart beat a little quicker.
The Micro Shrimp Tank
Most of my regular readers will already be aware that, on the whole, I do not condone small marine tanks; that is, tanks with a nett volume of less than 20 gallons (91 litres). They are usually very unstable as far as water parameters are concerned and subsequently exert...
