Marine Aquarium Issue? Give the Fix Time to Take Effect
There’s an oft-repeated adage in this hobby that you can take to the bank: “Only bad things happen quickly in marine aquariums” (or some variation upon that general theme). In other words, while problems in marine aquariums seem to crop up overnight, effectively solving said problems tends to be a frustratingly long, drawn-out affair. Getting overeager to see results and jumping from one “quick fix” to the next is counterproductive at best. One of the more obvious examples of this phenomenon can be seen when impatient hobbyists use medication to treat a sick fish. In this situation, the counterproductive behavior (on the hobbyist’s part) can take one of two forms: either assuming a fish is cured and stopping treatment prematurely because the symptoms seem to have abated, or repeatedly switching from one medication to the next because the symptoms don’t seem to be resolving quickly enough. In the former scenario, it’s virtually assured that the disease symptoms will reappear, potentially after the fish has been introduced or reintroduced to a stocked system, which means the other fish will then have been exposed. Remember, it’s critical to follow medication dosing instructions to the letter and to complete the full course of treatment.How do corals regulate the population of algae within their tissues? New research in anemones better explains the molecular mechanisms
We all know that corals contain symbiotic algae within their tissues and that a delicate and mutually beneficial relationship exists, which when all goes well keeps both parties happy. But how do corals regulate the populations of algae within their...Tank Tours: Pratt Institute
Tank Tours: Pratt Institute - ReefBum Recent Blog PostsSalty Q&A: Water-Change-Induced Algal Bloom
Question: I recently did a 25-percent water change in my reef aquarium, and later that same day a film of green algae appeared on the glass. I cleaned it off with an algae magnet only to have it reappear just a few hours later. That was about a week ago. The algae film seems to be getting a little lighter every day, but I’m still having to clean up algae. Have you ever heard of this happening? What could be the cause? -Personal communication from fellow hobbyist Answer: I’ve not only heard of this happening, but I’ve also experienced it firsthand on more than one occasion in my many years as a hobbyist. The broad explanation for the bloom you’re experiencing is that some aspect of your water-change procedure is either introducing or liberating the dissolved nutrients that are fueling the algaeRNN Episode 97 – #Goals
Lots of listener calls and #goals. Jeremy is enjoying his display tank, dialing in dosing the big three and seeing nice growth. Peter has started the sump upgrade. All this and more on Episode 97 of the Reef News Network! Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVES Upcoming Events: CT Frag Farmers Market 3/7/20 Greater Niagra Coral Show 3/21 & 3/22/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Reef Kinetics: www.reefkinetics.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ Listener Calls: 1- Bryce 2- Big T 3- Ethan 4- Steve Main Topic: Well we are a few weeks into 2020 and we thought it would be a good time to discuss 5 Reefing goals we each have and a few goals for the podcast. We are hoping this episode will help get you working on setting (if you haven't) and reaching your reefing goals with intention. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , # , #nation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.
