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Addition To My Deep Sand Bed
2008-06-11 00:38:00 My soft coral reef has been running in excess of 5½ years. 3½ years ago I decided to add a DSB (deep sand bed). I know the above periods are correct as I keep a notebook. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Addition To My Deep Sand Bed", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/aquarium-filtration/addition-to-my-de ep-sand-bed/" });
Power Supply Loss - The Main Danger
2008-06-09 21:28:00 On most occasions when urgent attention is required the aquarist can provide it. There is one occasion however when he/she often cannot, or at least not directly. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Power Supply Loss - The Main Danger ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/power-supply-loss-the-main-danger/" }); More About: General
What Does A Beginner Need?
2008-06-08 23:20:00 This isn?t going to be a list of what is considered to be essential in the way of equipment, or a list of compatible fish, or anything down those lines. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What Does A Beginner Need?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/what-does-a-beginner-need/" });
Phew! What A Smell
2008-06-08 02:32:00 Every time I sit and gaze at the aquarium, the gazing interlude is preceded by a visual glance at the main equipment - heaters, skimmer and the like. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Phew! What A Smell ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-care/aquarium-maintenance/phew-what- a-smell/" }); More About: Care
Shaping To Circumstance?
2008-06-05 23:00:00 The beauty and diversity of a wild reef is well known. Fish and corals have adjusted to their niche. What about the captive reef? (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Shaping To Circumstance?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/corals/shaping-to-circumstance/" }); More About: Corals
Are You A Scuba Diver?
2008-06-04 22:29:00 Scuba divers are those strangely garbed people who flip-flop in an ungainly manner down the beach toward the sea, or roll into the sea from the side of a boat. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are You A Scuba Diver ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/are-you-a-scuba-diver/" }); More About: General
Nitrate - The Ongoing Problem
2008-06-03 23:19:00 I answer numbers of questions concerning various aspects of marine aquarium keeping. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nitrate - The Ongoing Problem ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-care/water-quality/nitrate-the-ongoi ng-problem/" }); More About: Problems , Water Quality
Here?s A Place For A Spot Of Aquarium DIY!
2008-06-02 23:00:00 There?s a lot of aquarists around who like DIY. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Here’s A Place For A Spot Of Aquarium DIY!", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-diy/heres-a-place-for-a-spot-of-aqua rium-diy/" });
It?s All Costing More
2008-06-01 22:11:00 Nearly everyone is feeling the increase in cost, the cost of energy that is. Much of the world?s energy is derived from oil, and the price of oil is very noticeably going up. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "It’s All Costing More", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/its-all-costing-more/" }); More About: General
Is This The Most Popular Hobby In The World?
2008-05-31 13:31:00 There are many hobbies that people enjoy. Some people have a hobby that is a consuming passion, others its just something that is an enjoyable way to pass the time. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Is This The Most Popular Hobby In The World ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/is-this-the-most-popular-hobby-in-the -world/" }); More About: General , The World
Locating A Marine Aquarium
2008-05-30 22:10:00 A marine aquarium, be it fish only aquarium or a marine reef aquarium, is very attractive. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Locating A Marine Aquarium ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/locating-a-marine-aquarium/" }); More About: General
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
I?ve Got Bio-Balls, Will I Be Ok?
2008-05-27 22:43:00 No, no, you?ve got the wrong end of the stick! It?s not some horrible problem at all, but to do with aquariums. Marine aquariums need bio-filtration, and this is provided by bacteria. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I’ve Got Bio-Balls , Will I Be Ok?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/aquarium-filtration/ive-got-bio-balls -will-i-be-ok/" });
Florida Fish - But They Don?t Live There
2008-05-26 22:41:00 Wild coral reefs are wonderful places to view, either by snorkel or scuba dive. Reef formations with various corals, and lots of varied fish. But there?s a problem - or a potential problem anyway. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Florida Fish - But They Don?t Live There", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/florida-fish-but-they-don%e2%80%99t-l ive-there/" }); More About: General
Do Fish Drink?
2008-05-24 22:36:00 As far as I know all life needs water to survive. Doesn?t matter if it is a cactus in a desert or a tree in a rain forest, it needs H2O. What about fish though? (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Do Fish Drink ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/do-fish-drink/" }); More About: General
Caulerpa
2008-05-23 20:45:00 Mention the word ?algae? to a marine aquarist and the aquarist?s face might turn white, before he or she spins round to look at their aquarium and ask, in a panicky voice, ‘Where?’ We are all aware of that concern: nuisance algae! (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Caulerpa", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-problems/algae/caulerpa/" });
Angels Of??
2008-05-22 20:34:00 Here?s a question for anyone who reads this. I have a feeling I have come across this before but just cannot tie it down, and being unable to do so means I cannot answer the question. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Angels Of…?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-equipment/aquarium-lighting/angels-o f/" }); More About: General
The Mantis Shrimp
2008-05-22 00:36:00 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 efficient predators. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Mantis Shrimp ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/invertebrates/the-mantis-shrimp/" });
Introducing - Aquarists Online MarketPlace
2008-05-20 21:03:00 We’ve been hard at work again! Both John and I have had a good hard look at the site attempting to identify areas where we can improve. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Introducing - Aquarists Online MarketPlace", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/introducing-aquarists-online-marketpl ace/" }); More About: General , Marketplace
The Pistol Shrimp
2008-05-19 21:46:00 Shrimps are very well known to the marine aquarist. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Pistol Shrimp", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/invertebrates/the-pistol-shrimp/" }); More About: Shrimp
If A Fish Dies Should You Remove It From The Aquarium
2008-05-19 00:05:00 Quick post this evening I’m afraid as I am limited for time. Again today’s post comes from a question I was asked a while ago. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "If A Fish Dies Should You Remove It From The Aquarium ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/live stock/fish/if-a-fish-dies-should-you-remo ve-it-from-the-aquarium-2/" });
Have You Ever Looked At Your Aquarium In Natural Daylight?
2008-05-17 23:27:00 My aquarium is lit by metal halides therefore the light provided is quite bright. I use 14K lighting as well as supplemental actinics. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Have You Ever Looked At Your Aquarium In Natural Daylight ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/have-you-ever-looked-at-your-aquarium -in-natural-daylight/" });
Warmer Weather
2008-05-16 13:24:00 In my neck of the woods its been a glorious day, sun shining and warm. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Warmer Weather ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-care/warmer-weather/" }); More About: Care
How Do You Know When You May Need A Calcium Reactor?
2008-05-15 19:38:00 A calcium reactor is a device which is used to provide much needed calcium as well as other elements dependant upon the media used. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How Do You Know When You May Need A Calcium Reactor ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aqua rium-equipment/calcium-reactor/how-do-you -know-when-you-may-need-a-calcium-reactor /" }); More About: Water Quality
Does A Sump Have To Be An Aquarium?
2008-05-15 01:11:00 This is a question I was asked the other day by a colleague of mine who is considering starting a soft coral aquarium and is currently in the planning and research stage. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Does A Sump Have To Be An Aquarium ?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/does-a-sump-have-to-be-an-aquarium-2/ " }); More About: General
Let It Grow!
2008-05-13 23:12:00 A captive reef system is great to build, all the way from choosing the aquarium to actually building the reef. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Let It Grow !", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/let-it-grow/" }); More About: General , Care
We?ve Hit 1000 Subscribers To Our Newsletter!
2008-05-12 20:32:00 Our monthly newsletter was sent out a short while ago and I noticed that we have hit what we call a milestone. We have 1000 subscribers! Actually there are 1002 but whos counting - well me actually! (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "We’ve Hit 1000 Subscribers To Our Newsletter !", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/weve-hit-1000-subscribers-to-our-news letter/" }); More About: General
Can Tonga Live Rock Provide Enough Filtration?
2008-05-11 22:13:00 Live rock as has been said time and time again is a phenomenal filtration medium. (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Can Tonga Live Rock Provide Enough Filtration?", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/aquarium-filtration/can-tonga-live-ro ck-provide-enough-filtration/" }); More About: Live
I Admit, I Use Discipline, I Think That?s What It Is
2008-05-10 22:36:00 I?m retired and have been for seven years, from the age of 60. It?s quite probable that when I was at work they would have said I?d retired before that! (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I Admit, I Use Discipline , I Think That?s What It Is", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/i-admit-i-use-discipline-i-think-that %e2%80%99s-what-it-is/" }); More About: General , Care
The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome
More articles from this author:2008-05-09 22:57:00 New tank syndrome is well documented, in fact there is an article on it on this website (http://www.aquaristsonline.com/articles) . (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome ", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/gene ral/the-so-called-old-tank-syndrome/" }); 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |




