Complimentary Goldfish
I've heard of people traveling with dogs, cats, and even an occasional fish. But this Chicago hotel takes vacationing with pets to a new level. They will provide a goldfish....

Reply to tips for aquarium shots?

Photography is a still of life posted a reply:

Id say a dark room, no flash, and a wide aperture. Try using different camera speeds if you have a manual setting on your camera.
Use a tripod or a stack of books to mount the camera in position, you can then try long.

Daphnia For The Aquarium

Daphnia are a great food source for both young and adult aquarium fish, you could catch them with a net in a pond, but their's a risk of bringing in parasites. I just found an article about growing daphnia yourself, nice read for the real tinkers out there :-)

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Very High Output (VHO) and Power Compact (PC) technologies have become tried and true strategies combining good color and energy efficiency. Lifespan for these more expensive bulbs is not especially envious, though, being quite similar to SO lamps. Nonetheless, they are some of the best and most practical forms of lighting for marine aquariums. A new technology on the market, T5 fluorescents, has shown even greater promise for efficacy and quality. Mini PC light Suspended Ca More

There are seemingly no end to rings, ceramic beads, turnings, and more incredible adaptations of sewage treatment technology; in part of which includes mechanical filtration. Watch out for mis-leading advertising claims for these. Best to consult with other authentic consumers, at fish stores, hobby organizations, the "net", who can render actual experience comparisons. More

Secondly, seek out the opinions of experienced hobbyists. You can usually find very helpful people with intelligent insight at your local aquarium society or club, and also on some of the Internet message boards. These are often individuals who have been around and witnessed many different brands and models at large. Thirdly, remember to be mindful of the pr More

Fish on a plane
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Porcupine Puffer, anyone?
I just wanted to know if anyone has a porcupine puffer in their Fish only tank (Knowing they cant be kept in reef tanks)? I'm planning on adding a porcupine puffer including 2 true clownfish in a 50 gallon FOWLR tank in the near future. I was wondering if anyone could give me good advice on the experience of keeping porcup. puffers. Thanks PS. I know porcupine puffers require.

September Meeting
Forum: Chattanooga Reefers Aquarium Club Posted By: salt newbie01 Post Time: August 22nd, 2006 at 10:29 PM.

UV Sterilization: What is it and How is it Used?
Some aquarists believe they help eliminate bacteria, parasitic, fungal, viral, algae, and other unfriendly pathogens in an aquarium, others believe that they are a waste of money. FORUMS: UV's - Anyone....