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Editorial: January 2006

Editorial: January 2006

As you can see from the accompanying photographs I’m both
having fun and making progress setting up my new reef tank. Even
though many people can afford to hire carpenters, electricians,
and plumbers to set up a reef tank, doing so will prevent one
from having the fun and sense of accomplishment from developing
and using many of these necessary skills.…

Editorial: December 2005

Editorial: December 2005

I‘m at it again, and it’s one of those things that reef
keepers hate the most; I’m preparing to move a large reef
tank’s inhabitants from one state to another. In this case from
Cape Cod Massachusetts, to Portland Maine.…

Editorial: November 2005

Editorial: November 2005

The pictures that accompany this editorial where taken two
days ago, and I thought that some of you might be interested in
an update about two controversial fish that I added to my reef
tank: a clown trigger (Balistoides Conspicillum)
and a saddled butterflyfish (Chaetodon Ulietensis.

What in Neptune’s World?

What in Neptune’s World?

Welcome to “What in Neptune’s World” – a column intended to explore the wonders of the coral reefs in an entertaining, interactive manner.

This month, we have a mystery critter seeking identification.…

Editorial: October 2005

Editorial: October 2005

My editorial last month brought some interesting responses,
which underscore the issues and problems I raised. The
statements, to come, illustrate issues with electricity I have
run into – safety versus practicality.…

Editorial: September 2005

Editorial: September 2005

The editorial this month will serve more as a warning than as
a traditional editorial. This past weekend I spent time with some
friends on a small island in Northern Vermont, and the topic of
discussion turned to family tragedies.…

What in Neptune’s World?

What in Neptune’s World?

Welcome to “What in Neptune’s World” – a column intended to explore the wonders of the coral reefs in an entertaining, interactive manner.

This month, we have a mystery critter seeking identification.…

What in Neptune’s World?

What in Neptune’s World?

Welcome to “What in Neptune’s World” – a column intended to explore the wonders of the coral reefs in an entertaining, interactive manner.

This month, we have a mystery critter seeking identification.…

Editorial: July 2005

Editorial: July 2005

This past IMAC 2005, in Chicago, has grown in attendance from
its inception. This year it had approximately 500 guests. For
those who were unable to attend, IMAC will be offering video and
DVD tapes of the speaking events.…

What in Neptune’s World?

What in Neptune’s World?

Welcome to “What in Neptune’s World” – a column intended to explore the wonders of the coral reefs in an entertaining, interactive manner.

This month, we have a mystery critter seeking identification.…