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Archive for July, 2010

Saltwater Aquariums – When Should You Not Set One Up?

By • Jul 20th, 2010 • Category: Ramblings

I have a few acquaintances that have expressed interest in setting up saltwater aquariums, but to tell you the truth, I’m not sure that this hobby is for everybody.



Horseshoe Crab Equals Creepy

By • Jul 12th, 2010 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate

This thing looks like it’s going to jump at you like a facehugger from Alien. It’s actually just a harmless crab, and I’ve even seen some videos of these in aquariums, but it is a weird animal.



Picasso Triggerfish, In Yo Face!

By • Jul 2nd, 2010 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate

A neat close up photo of a Picasso Triggerfish. This fish can grow up to nine or ten inches in length, and would probably be best suited for aquariums larger than 75 gallons.



Video: Drilling an Aquarium to Add a Skimmer Box

By • Jul 2nd, 2010 • Category: Tips and Tricks, Videos

A great video example of drilling an aquarium to add a skimmer box. The end result looks like it will work well.



Videos: Reef Tank DIY Sump System

By • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Tips and Tricks, Videos

Want to learn how to set up a DIY reef rank sump system? Check out these two videos, parts one and two.



Eheim 2213 Classic Plus: An Affordable Canister Filter

By • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Hardware and Supplies

The Eheim 2213 quite affordable in the general scope of canister filters, and is probably a common choice for beginner aquarium owners as well as experienced aquarium owners that need quality equipment on a tight budget. This canister filter will work well for both saltwater and freshwater aquarium applications.