In the Once Again: Part I article I discussed the importance of electricity and plumbing. This article will discuss the design of aquascaping and lighting. Again, I hope this information will be useful to you the reader in your current and future plans to set up another aquarium.…
For several years now I have avoided writing articles about general aquarium setup and design. Considering that most of my readers are advanced aquarists, there already exists an abundance of books and articles on tank set up, starting a tank is not as challenging of a project, I’m not really sure if I could provide any new or thought provoking concepts.…
During the past few years I have had several wonderful opportunities for filtration discussions. These discussions have encompassed a wide array of view points and individuals. One major filtration item is often neglected in literature and conversation.…
This article is written in response to reader questions and suggestions. Since the publication of Reef Aquarium Filtration I and II (Blundell 2005a, Blundell 2005b) I have received feedback from numerous readers.…
There are numerous pictures in this article. The purpose of these pictures is to not only show what people see and discover in tide pools, but also to remind people of the three laws of survival in tide pools.…
In November of 2005 Advanced Aquarist’s Online Magazine published an article on seashells and seashell collecting (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/11/lines). I wrote that article thinking people would enjoy learning more about marine life, even if the subject matter did not directly address captive husbandry.…
Classifying corals based upon light requirements is certainly not taxonomic. As a trained cladisian I much prefer parsimonious clades. However, in terms of captive husbandry, lighting requirement classification is of great use.…
This article will feature a glimpse into some of the gadgets used in the marine aquarium hobby. The author frequently receives emails asking for input on products, however this article is intended to introduce readers to the vast world of aquarium products.…
Seashells are certainly diverse and widespread. They are loved and enjoyed by many, and have been for thousands of years. People around the world love collecting, cleaning, and displaying these ocean treasures.…
Good question. I’ll try to
answer that (actually I’ll try to help you answer that).
The hobby has evolved heavily during the past two decades. One
of the trends that I have frequently noticed is the increased
emphasis on cohabitant relations.…