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How About An Apple?
2009-09-05 22:29:00
Most marine aquarists are only too happy to have something different in their aquariums, as long as that something fits in with the current population. The apple being talked of here is the Sea Apple which is definitely different! As can be seen it?s colourful too. An aquarist who has one will usually be fascinated by ?the thing in the corner?. The Sea Apple has been available to aquarists for many years. I feel that the beginner aquarist should let experience build before keeping one, as a pure guess say about a year, or at least until the common general husbandry mistakes are no longer made and seawater quality is consistently high. This is important as will be seen. Read more on How About An Apple?… Related Posts The Mantis Shrimp Mantis shrimps are not the shrimps normally chosen by a marine aquarist to live in their display aquarium, and for good reason. They are very... I Know About Seawater Quality, But... Marine aquarists aim to maintain seawater which is of the...

The Marine Betta
2009-09-02 10:23:00
There are so many fish that are attractive and tempt the aquarist, from small to moderate to large in size. Some are aggressive, some sensitive but are they suitable for the aquarium? The answer of course is mainly ?yes?, with the addition that they all need to have their preferred environment provided. Read more on The Marine Betta… Related Posts Good Starter Fish For The Saltwater Aquarium Once all the research, planning and waiting is complete and the aquarium is full of water and has finally finished cycling you will finally be... How To Change A Fish Only Aquarium Into A Reef Aquarium caniThe aquarist running a fish only aquarium has gained a great deal of valuable knowledge about husbandry. He/she has also been able to keep fish... Displacement - What Is It? I think it was the Greek Archimedes who first discovered displacement. He was in the bath apparently and water flowed over the edges. After wondering... Life Span Of Tropical Marine Fish We look after our...

You Need To Have Enough Filtration In Your Aquarium
2008-10-02 22:51:00
A successful marine aquarium is a wonderful sight. It doesn?t matter whether it is a fish only, coral only, or fish and coral system, there are certain items that need to be up to the job. (...)
More About: Aquarium , Equipment , Care , Water Quality

The Cold Is Coming?..
2008-10-01 23:32:00
It is that time of year again where the climate is starting to change to the colder type. It is not the type of weather I personally am a fan of. (...)
More About: General , Cold , Care , The Cold

When To Replace Your Aquarium Lights
2008-09-30 20:42:00
There is only one thing that is a little more important than lighting with a marine aquarium and that is water quality. (...)
More About: Aquarium , Care , Lights , Water Quality

Very Good, Yes, Very Good
2008-09-29 19:52:00
The holiday my wife and I have just had that is. This time as I said before going, we went to Virginia. Flew into Richmond and stayed at a place called the Powhatton Plantation. (...)
More About: General , Good

How Does Aqua Compare Work?
2008-09-28 19:55:00
We have had a few emails recently asking what Aqua Compare is, how it can benefit them and how it works. Basically Aqua Compare is a price comparison site designed especially for aquarists. (...)
More About: General , Work

Thank You To Our Sponsors
2008-09-26 23:53:00
This is just a quick note to say thank you to the sponsors of Aquarists Online. Without these sponsors then the costs of hosting may be little to much to cope with! (...)
More About: General , Sponsors

Why Is Water Movement So Important In A Home Aquarium
2008-09-24 22:13:00
Let’s take a quick look at the ocean - it is a vast area which is exceptionally dynamic. (...)
More About: Aquarium , General , Home , Equipment , Care

What To Look For When Purchasing A New Fish
2008-09-24 00:20:00
The purchase of a new fish be this your very first one or a new one to an existing aquarium already stocked with fish can be a very exciting time. (...)
More About: Fish

First Introduction - Fish Or Invertebrate
2008-09-22 23:38:00
The majority of aquarists decide that the first introduction to their aquariums should be a fish yet does it need to be this way. (...)
More About: Fish , General , Care , Introduction

How Fast Should You Stock The Aquarium
2008-09-21 23:04:00
Throughout the years lots has been written about the stocking rates in saltwater aquariums - some of this information has been very informative and unfortunately some has been very misleading. (...)
More About: Aquarium , General , Stock , Care , Fast

Introducing - Aqua Compare
2008-09-20 01:02:00
I am exceptionally pleased to annouce the release of Aqua Compare . As I mentioned in a previous post I have been actively improving the Aquarists Online Marketplace. (...)

Can Decorative Sand Be Used For Filtration
2008-09-18 23:36:00
This is a very good question which I was asked recently via email and I thought that I would detail it here for others to read and hopefully benefit from. (...)
More About: General , Sand , Water Quality

Introducing - The Aquarists Online Store
2008-09-16 20:39:00
As John always says when he comes around to visit Aquarists Online is what he calls an ‘A - Z’ website. What he means by that is we attempt to cater for everything that aquarists need. (...)
More About: Store , Online store

Why Do Algae Blooms Occur In The Home Aquarium
2008-09-15 21:37:00
Algae blooms can occur at any point in a home aquariums life but normally algae blooms occur during the start of the aquariums life. When the home aquarium is first started everything is new. (...)
More About: Aquarium , Home , Problems , Water Quality

Water Changes - Why Are They Performed
2008-09-14 21:37:00
Part of all aquarists maintenance routine should be performing a water change on the aquarium. (...)
More About: Water

Have To Fly?..
2008-09-12 22:22:00
It?s time to go on holiday again, I and my wife. This time we?re flying into Richmond, Virginia, to explore and gape for two weeks. (...)

Arrrrgh - Technology!
2008-05-29 15:38:00
You may (or may not) have noticed that the site has been down recently. For this I sincerely apologise. The reason for this is that we chose to move the website to another hosting company. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Arrrrgh - Technology !", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/arrrrgh-technology/" });
More About: General

Do You Have To Have Metal Halide Lighting For Hard Corals?
2008-05-04 22:22:00
Many reef aquarists see hard corals as the height of achievement and the closest thing to a real coral reef in captivity. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Do You Have To Have Metal Halide Lighting For Hard Corals ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-equipment/do-you-have-to-have-metal- halide-lighting-for-hard-corals/" });
More About: Equipment

Is There Such A Thing As The Best Aquarium Filter?
2008-05-03 21:28:00
Filtration in the marine aquarium supports the number one requirement, and that is water quality. Whether the system is a fish only aquarium or reef aquarium, water quality is paramount. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Is There Such A Thing As The Best Aquarium Filter ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-equipment/aquarium-filter/is-there-s uch-a-thing-as-the-best-aquarium-filter/" });

Coral Transplant
2008-05-02 00:24:00
I love to just sit and look at my reef when I have the time. Its so peaceful and relaxing. I note the fish doing their thing, the corals swaying in the currents. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Coral Transplant", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/cons ervation/coral-propagation/coral-transpla nt/" });

VIA
2008-04-29 21:01:00
What?s this? It sounds like a technical abbreviation such as PAR, PUR, DOM, DSB and the rest. They are all relevant to a marine aquarium whether it be a reef or fish only system. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "VIA", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/via/" });

Life Span Of Tropical Marine Fish
2008-04-28 21:12:00
We look after our fish very well, don?t we. Whether it is a fish only aquarium or reef aquarium, a lot of thought goes into choice, taking into account compatibility, size and character. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Life Span Of Tropical Marine Fish ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/fish/life-span-of-tropical-marine-f ish/" });

The Banggai Cardinal
2008-04-27 21:58:00
The Banggai Cardinal , proper name Pterapogon kauderni, is a relatively new fish for the salt water aquarium. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Banggai Cardinal", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/fish/the-banggai-cardinal/" });

The Protein Skimmer - What Is Wet And Dry Foam?
2008-04-26 22:13:00
In a saltwater aquarium there are various devices that are designed to assist in the maintenance of high quality seawater. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Protein Skimmer - What Is Wet And Dry Foam ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-equipment/protein-skimmer/the-protei n-skimmer-what-is-wet-and-dry-foam/" });
More About: Water Quality

Live Rock and Corals - Excellent!
2008-04-25 22:28:00
Some conservationists have expressed their concern over the use of live rock in the aquarium hobby. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Live Rock and Corals - Excellent !", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/natu re/coral-reef/live-rock-and-corals-excell ent/" });
More About: Coral Reef

Can You Add A Deep Sand Bed To An Existing Setup?
2008-04-24 00:21:00
Every week I like to pop into my local fish shop, even if it is not to purchase something just to have a look about and have a chat with the owner. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Can You Add A Deep Sand Bed To An Existing Setup ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/aquarium-filtration/can-you-add-a-dee p-sand-bed-to-an-existing-setup/" });

Seawater Changing
2008-04-22 21:58:00
It can be a reef aquarium or fish only aquarium, large or small, but whatever it is there is a need for high water quality. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Seawater Changing ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-care/water-quality/seawater-changing /" });
More About: Water Quality

Clownfish Anemones
2008-04-21 23:17:00
The term ?clownfish anemone? is an incorrect description, but it describes them well enough. These are the anemones that clownfish use as a home. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clownfish Anemones", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/clownfish-anemones/" });