Aquatic Invasive Species
Jay Hemdal
Introduction –
Humans have moved plants and animals knowingly (and unknowingly) from one location on Earth to another for tens of thousands of years. The argument can be made that there has never been a translocation of a species that did not in some way...
R2R Username: @JGT
My Tank Thread: My 240, My 240/Basement Fish Room, My 240/Basement Fish Room/built into a full wall bookcase and focal point of house addition.
Hi everyone, my name is John or better known as JGT on R2R and I’ve been keeping fish/corals on and off for over 40 years. As a boy...
How a Two Part Alkalinity and Calcium System Works, and Why it Matters
By Randy Holmes-Farley
This article is intended to help aquarists understand some of the important differences between the great variety of two and three part alkalinity and calcium dosing systems presently available...
Reef Aquarium Salinity: DIY Calibration Standards
By Randy Holmes-Farley
One of the most important issues facing marine aquarists is providing a suitable environment for their aquaria's inhabitants. Among the important properties for a marine environment's suitability is the water's salinity...
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R2R Username: @Epic Aquaculture
My Tank Thread: Miracles Do Happen! Bill's (Sawcjack00/Epic Aquaculture) 460 Gallon Custom Miracles Aquarium Build!
Image: Left angle view (Colorado Sunburst Tank is visible to the right of the fish room door)
My name...
When Do Calcium and Alkalinity Demand Not Exactly Balance?
By Randy Holmes-Farley
Calcium and alkalinity are generally supplied to reef aquaria in order to offset losses caused by the formation of calcium carbonate. There are many ways to replace these loses, and every method has its own pros...
R2R Username: @maramotreef
Introduction:
My name is Maisie and I have been in the hobby for 3 years. I have always loved the ocean and every time we go on vacation, especially in the Philippines, we always have to stay on a few islands. My wife and I started with a small fresh water tank...
In a previous article I discussed my thoughts on trace elements
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/randys-thoughts-on-trace-elements.951/
This article expands on that discussion by providing specific guidance for all elements one might dose.
First, some explanation.
I have listed many elements as...
Since this topic comes up over and over, I thought I give a summary of my current general thoughts on trace elements for reef aquariums.
1. First, a standard definition. Trace elements are those elements in seawater at very low concentration. It does not include the major ions of seawater...
R2R Username: @Andre_Takahashi
Tank Thread: Takahashi’s in wall tank
Introduction:
First I would like to thank Reef2Reef staff for choosing my tank to be featured here. It was always a dream of mine as a reef aquarist to achieve ROTM status and to be among the best aquarists in the world...
Drum and Croaker
http://drumandcroaker.org/
Drum and Croaker is a non-peer-reviewed journal that has acted as an "informal organ" for public aquarium professionals since 1958. It has a long history of providing a forum for the exchange of basic information - and occasional humor. It was...
One of the main challenges facing any reef aquarium hobbyist is the maintenance of water chemistry conditions within recommended ranges. This maintenance involves the removal or reduction of detrimental compounds (e.g., excess phosphates and nitrates, biological toxins, etc.) along with the...
R2R Username: @maxwell
Tank Thread: Maxwells UK reef tank
Introduction:
It's an honor to be asked to give the details of my tank. The tank has been running since 2015, and it's not always been easy, with several major setbacks and a learning curve that continues every day. The current...
Extension Tubes and Macro Photography:
Part 2 (Coral Pictures)
by @maroun.c
For part 1 of this article series, please select the following: Extension Tubes and Macro Photography: Part 1 (Process & Practice)
Please share any comments about this article in this discussion thread.
Oregon blue...
Extension Tubes and Macro Photography:
Part 1 (Process & Practice)
by @maroun.c
Macro photography is the photographic art of capturing small objects up close and personal and revealing detail that is invisible to the naked eye. Special equipment and optimal technique is required for good macro...
This article is a bit of a mashup – combining portions of a previous public aquarium article on animal sustainability, with some longevity data and fish pricing through the supply chain. To read the article, click on the PDF link to the right of the page.
Tank Thread: Victory Reef 600 Gallon SPS Dominant 4.5 years Growth
Introduction: This month, we're excited to present this awe-inspiring reef from Austin, TX! This reef is owned by Dr. Billy Franklin and maintained by Wes Corbyn (@IntrinsicReef), owner of of Intrinsic Reef Design. Both of...
In an exciting partnership, Quality Marine, in collaboration with Tropical Marine Center (TMC) in the UK and ecocean, have embarked on a program that centers on ranching species using night light traps.
In this innovative approach, post-larval fish are drawn to light and gather in specially...
MARINE FISH AND INVERTEBRATES TO AVOID
While selecting good quality animals and then properly quarantining them is vital for acquiring long-lived specimens for your aquarium, some species start the process with one or more strikes against them. Knowing which species have extra challenges helps...