Randy Donowitz
  • Randy Donowitz

    Randy Donowitz has been keeping aquariums most of his life. During the mid 1980s and 90s he was consumed with the breeding of African Cichlids. In 1994 he purchased his first marine system- a simple 55 gallon reef setup and he has been an incurable coralholic ever since. Randy's articles have appeared in numerous hobbyist publications including Aquarium Frontiers, Advanced Aquarist, Marine Fish and Reef USA Annual and Aquarium Fish magazine. Currently, he curates and maintains the 3 system, 700 gallon coral reef display at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where he enjoys the privilege of sharing his knowledge and love of the hobby with students, staff, and community members from around the Tri-State area.

Recent Content

Our Friend Bob Fenner

Our Friend Bob Fenner

The aquarium hobby just lost a legend. We are sad to report the passing of Bob Fenner. Known for his numerous publications, presentations and on-line resources, Bob was a larger than life presence in the hobby. He was an educator and author of two dozen books and...

Reefs Magazine – New Issue Online Now!

Reefs Magazine – New Issue Online Now!

As the doors close on the 28th  Marine Aquarium Conference of  North America, Reefs Magazine drops the curtain on our next issue. Much like the conference itself this issue presents a mature and diverse hobby combining the best of science, practical husbandry,...

Reefs Magazine – New Issue – Now Free Online

Reefs Magazine – New Issue – Now Free Online

Reefs Magazine is proud to present our “actionable” issue. These six articles strive to instruct, inspire, and empower our readers to do something, whether it be directly related to their reef or more broadly toward their personal enrichment, or the enrichment of...

Reefs Magazine – New Issue Online Now

Reefs Magazine – New Issue Online Now

I have long held to an educational philosophy that teachers teach best when they can teach what they are passionate about, and in my professional life, I spend much time helping craft programs and curricula that allow faculty to do just that. It is a philosophy that...

Editor’s Note – Fall 2012

As I prepare to head out to Dallas for this year's MACNA extravaganza,  I am reminded of why I love this hobby so much.  Yes, of course, it is the tremendous pleasure and challenge of creating small, thriving marine ecosystems, but it's also something more profound;...

Editor’s Note – Summer 2015

Editor’s Note – Summer 2015

With the 4th of July squarely behind us, summer, and the oft rumored “hobby downtime” has taken firm hold. As all dedicated aquarists know, there really is no possibility of downtime as regardless of what you might do or where you may go, your tank needs attention. So...

Editor’s Note – Summer 2012

The Summer issue of Reefs Magazine offers a a little bit of everything - from adventures in the wild, to breakthroughs in the lab to hands on practical advice for the aquarist at home. Richard Ross and Tony Vargas take us to the fantastic reefs of the Phillippines....

Editor’s Note – Fall 2013

Editor’s Note – Fall 2013

Men who wish to know about the world must learn about it in its particular details.---Heraclitus Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are.---Susan Sontag As we put the finishing touches on this largest ever issue of Reefs...

Interview: Terry Siegel

Interview: Terry Siegel

[In honor of Terry Siegel's recent Aquarist of the Year award from the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America, we are re-running this interview, originally published as a two-part feature in Reefs Magazine in 2009. Congratulations Terry!] Terry Siegel has been in...