Author: Terry Siegel

For many reef keepers the onset of hot, humid weather during the Summer months brings with a particular set of problems. Heat and humidity coupled with the heat... Read more.

Lately, brilliantly colored corals are being offered for sale in the United States, and probably elsewhere, that owe their garish coloration to the use of dyes.... Read more.

While editing Ron Toonen’s column on Linckia spp I found myself inspired to try one of these beautiful sea stars again. For too many years I watched them ... Read more.

Welcome to the Photo Gallery Spotlight. Each month we’ll showcase a particularly nice aquarium photograph, taking the time to discuss the identification a... Read more.

Both these Acropora spp in the author’s reef tank show healthy polyp extension. Healthy polyp extension is a good indication that delicate species like Ac... Read more.

Before retiring three years ago, I was a Professor of the Humanities for 33 years at Pratt Institute. Finding that out has often led aquarists to ask me how I g... Read more.

The following two electronic messages to the editor accurately describe most aquarist’s response to the first issue of the Advanced Aquarist: Hi Terry, Ju... Read more.