“I would love to keep some, but I don’t have any type of aquarium for them” I hear that phrase on regular basis regarding the husbandry of juvenile fish, specialty feeders, and jellyfish.…
Adam Blundell
Recent Content
Reef Ramblings: The Natural System
What can a hobbyist learn from the natural environments? Many things, but you have to look closely.
Currently the marine aquaria hobby is experiencing a growing trend in natural systems. By this I mean natural filtration, natural nutrients, compatible inhabitants, natural lighting, and an overall goal of a simplified self- sustaining system.…
Atlantic Reef Herbivory
Fish herbivory is often overlooked in the aquarium hobby. By understanding the natural behavior of reef fishes aquarists can create better ecosystems for their inhabitants. One of the critical categories of behavior is feeding and foraging.…
Short Take: A Conscientious Effort
As the marine aquarium hobby grows so to do the hobbyists. They grow in numbers, but that isn’t what I mean. They grow in terms of their knowledge. Ideas and items that were difficult or “for experts only” a few years ago, are now commonplace.…
Short Take: The Basics Of Fish Locomotion
Fish locomotive styles are a rarely discussed aspect of marine aquarium care. However, the ability to understand and interpret a fish’s swimming pattern can lead to a better understanding of the fish’s feeding patterns, predatory activity, prey avoidance, breeding styles and overall health.…