It’s been a while since I last wrote an article about fish and that’s primarily because I couldn’t think of anything interesting to write about (at least nothing that interested me).…
Gregory Schiemer
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Product Review: Revisited Reviews, Part II: LiterMeter III Peristaltic Pump, IceCap Pendant, 150 Watt Ballast, and Iwasaki 150 Watt Bulb
I have a fetish for all things electronic and technical, and
aquarium-related gadgets are no exception. I first wrote
about aquarium dosing pumps back in 1996 in an article entitled
“Methods for Replacing Evaporated Water and Dosing
Limewater” (Aquarium Frontiers, Vol.3 No.…
Product Review: Product Reviews Revisited: Deltec MCE600 Skimmer, A.E. Tech ETS 1000 Skimmer, and UltraLife Mini-Reef Trap
I was watching the television program “MotorWeek”
recently and they featured a segment where they evaluated an
automobile that had been driven by their staff for an extended
period of time. This same automobile was reviewed when it was new
and now they were taking a “second look” at it to
determine how well it stood the “test of time.”…
Product Review: The Deltec MCE600 HOB Skimmer
It’s been many years since my
last product review of a protein skimmer. I’ve been reluctant
to revisit skimmers because that last review, written for the
now-defunct print publication, Aquarium Frontiers,
caused a lot of controversy.…
Aquarium Fish: Pomacanthus navarchus – The Majestic Angelfish
I just can’t resist experimenting with angelfish in my reef aquariums. I was in Florida recently for a speaking engagement and had a chance to visit a number of private reef aquariums in the Ft.…
Aquarium Fish: The White Ribbon Eel, Pseudechidna brummeri
I‘ve always been fascinated with ribbon eels of the genus Rhinomuraena. These are the sleek colorful eels that are commonly found in the aquarium trade under the names blue, black and yellow “ribbon eel” ( Rhinomuraena quaesita ).…
Product Review: Product review: IceCap/150 HQI
It’s been a while since I’ve done a product review, but this light fixture/bulb/ballast combination was so intriguing that I felt compelled to write about it. Most reviews of lighting over the past few years have focused on scientific measurements and statistical analysis.…
Aquarium Fish: Angelfish In The Reef Aquarium … Again
Over the years I’ve experimented with many angelfish in reef aquariums. Based upon my experiences, I have a pretty good idea of the tendencies of these fish. I use the word “tendencies” because the behavior of fish in reef aquariums can be unpredictable, even within the same species.…
Aquarium Fish: Water Quality And Fish Health – A Product Review
I’ve always had success in keeping fish in my 500 gallon reef aquarium, even delicate fish. I couldn’t make the same statement about my two 40 gallon reef aquariums. I got to thinking about the differences between the aquariums.…
Photo Gallery Spotlight: The Longnose Hawkfish
Welcome to the Photo Gallery Spotlight. Each month we’ll showcase a particularly nice aquarium photograph, taking the time to discuss the identification and husbandry of the animal pictured as well as information relating to the technical details of how the photo was taken.…