Healthy Aquarium Inhabitants: Preventive Measures, Part Two
Part one (Bartelme, 2009) of this two-part series covered preventive tips on the subjects of quarantine, stress, handling and selecting specimens for your aquar... Read more.
Tips for Healthy Aquarium Inhabitants: Preventive Measures for Aquarists, Part One
One of the hallmarks of a good aquarist is practicing preventive measures. Experienced hobbyists usually realize how important these habits are to their long-te... Read more.
A Hobbyist’s Guide to Identifying Marine Aquarium Parasites
Editor’s Note: Remember to check out our Pest Database.Most saltwater aquarists are acutely aware of the subjects of Cryptocaryon irritans (saltwater ic... Read more.
Applications for Hyposalinity Therapy – The Benefits of Salinity Manipulation for Marine Fish
In recent years, hyposalinity therapy has become widely popular for the treatment of Cryptocaryon irritans or what is commonly referred to as “saltwater ich.�... Read more.
Metabolism, Energy Use and Feeding Behaviors in Fish
Metabolism can be described as the collective term for the chemical processes that give life. Metabolism uses products called metabolites that include organic f... Read more.
Updating Marine Teleost Fish Acclimation Procedures: Part 2
Quarantine, stress and acclimation were discussed in part one of this two part series. Here we continue covering acclimation, recovery, the role of hyposalinity... Read more.
Marine Fish Acclimation Procedures: Part 1
When I set up my first saltwater aquarium, in 1973, the hobby was still in its infancy. Over the years, we have seen many changes and improvements in the way th... Read more.
Stress In Fish, Part II: Why You Should Care About Stress In Fish
Would you like your fish to have their brightest coloration and best possible finnage? Are you interested in the animal’s growth or reproduction? Do you w... Read more.
Stress in Fish – Part I
Stress in fish is an immensely complex subject. There is a great deal of mystery surrounding the subject of stress in fish and for many their concept of stress ... Read more.
Reducing Losses Associated With Transport & Handling In Marine Teleost Fish
Improving the survival rates of fish during and after transport is of interest to hobbyists and ornamental fish business alike. While hobbyists want their new a... Read more.