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Our Tanks Are Lookin’ Good! But for Whom?

by Saltwater Smarts | Oct 22, 2015 | Fish, Science, Tanks

For me, it is about a healthy ecosystem, a learning experience, a pastime or hobbyThis is an easy question. Our tanks can be as good looking as we want. Of course, we can always throw more time and money into our tanks to make them look even better—but better looking to whom? And why? Do we want to have dynamite-looking tanks so we can win TOTM and tell everyone how much we dose, what types of lights we have and their PAR rating, where we keep our parameters, how often we perform water changes, what our quarantine practices are, which pests we’ve dealt with, and how much time and money we’ve invested? Or do we just want a tank that we can sit in front of and enjoy?It’s a hobby, not a beauty pageant (supermodels notwithstanding) For me, that’s easy too. I think my tank looks okay, but that is not why I have a tank. Unlike my interest in supermodels, my fascination with aquariums has nothing to do with looks.

Sea World To Challenge California Ban On Orca Breeding

by Francis Yupangco | Oct 20, 2015 | Conservation, Science, Tanks

This week, Seaworld has announced it will be challenging the recent ban on captive Orca Breeding. The California Coastal Committee issued a ruling that imposed restrictions on Sea World California, most notably, the restriction on Orca Breeding and prohibitions on...

Reef Threads Podcast #249

by Gary Parr | Oct 19, 2015 | Podcast, Science, Tanks

Something to be learned in this book.

It’s podcastin’ time again. This week we expand your horizons with discussions about biophilia, Shinrin Yoku, and daVinci thinking. We also talk about a fascinating cold-water pico aquarium. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and Christine

Sponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website

Forest bathing
Learn more about biophilia at the Terrapin Bright Green website

Think like daVinci
Michael Gelb’s website

Coldwater pico
Jim’s Temperate Pico, fullmonti, Nano-Reef.com

Sicce HyperReef Available Soon in USA

by Marcin Smok | Oct 18, 2015 | Corals, Industry, Tanks, Technology

Sicce, the Italian company known mainly for their water pumps, wavemakers, and other aquarium equipment, will soon be entering American markets with their own line of reef tank supplements, called...

Gearing Up Was No Minor Challenge for our Marine Aquarium Forebears

by Saltwater Smarts | Oct 17, 2015 | Equipment, Fish, Science, Tanks

The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist – now available in print and eBook formatsThink you’ve got equipment woes? Imagine what it would have been like trying to equip a marine system back at the dawn of marine fishkeeping! Well, hobby pioneer Paul “Paul B” Baldassano doesn’t have to imagine that because he was there to witness it. (Actually, he may have been there when our first human ancestor slithered out of the primordial ooze—we’re looking into it.) To get a sense of the equipment challenges early hobbyists faced, check out this excerpt from the first chapter of Paul’s new book, The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist: A 60-Year History of Fishkeeping, now available in both electronic and print formats:Equipment limitations Early tanks had other concerns besides parasites, and the majority of those concerns were due to the aquarium hardware at the time. As I said, tanks had metal corners up until the early 60s, which was when all-glass tanks were sold. That led the way for larger tanks to be manufactured. My first all-glass tank was a 40-gallon, which was considered large then

Thieves Caught On TV As They Try To Steal Aquarium

by Francis Yupangco | Oct 13, 2015 | Equipment, Fish, Science, Tanks

These may be some of the dumbest criminals ever. These twenty-somethings in Britain were caught on camera trying to steal an aquarium in Britain from Contact Pets aquarium store in Wales. The three bandits are decked out in hoodies, and can be seen smashing into the...