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Who: All aquarists and marine systems are wanting an artificial light source. For the enjoyment of viewers, and the health of the viewed. It is self-evident that with all the differing types of salt habitats, tropical/cool/cold-water, fish/invertebrate/reef, static/open/tide-pool, shallow/mid-water/deep ... that there are various lighting regimens present in the "wild" habitats of organisms we keep in captivity. Happily, most display a wide range of ad

Try to schedule these times with your own opportunities for timely observation of the system. Feedings are the most telling chance you have of seeing whether all the stock is okay, eating, and not being harassed by tankmates.

Temperature:

In this modern age many aquarists take the heating mechanisms of their systems for granted; dont. Though the heaters of the 90s are a far cry superior to anything we had in decades past, they do still fail. Check your thermometers.

Flow Rates:

Just a quick, look-see that airstones, power heads and/or pumps are functional.

Protein Skimmer:

Get in the habit of che

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Never pre-filter water fed to a skimmer. All water from surface extraction to the reactor chamber should be raw, concentrated and undisturbed. Any filter pads, foam blocks or other obstructions along the way will seriously impede skimmate production!

For large systems and those with heavy bio-loads, two skimmers cleaned alternately is a good strategy to ensure consistent nutrient export

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 longer exposure.

250W HQI (Double Ended) MH Retrofit Reflectors
I just got these in! I've been waiting to see them. They are very nice well built reflectors. Not flimsy at all. Vented, and they include a nice heavy glass shield. They are available in a 150w version also if there is interest? I dont have too many right now-I wanted to get a look at them....

Wiring new Quick Disconnect Cords
Hi resident experts, I recently upgraded my old ballast to a new PFO 120v (dual) ballast. What I forgot, when I bought the ballast, was that my disconnect cords were different. So I ended up buying PFO cords, but dont know how to wire them. Here are the pictures of the cords in question.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Atomikk/etc/P1010255.jpg Is the cord that is coming out of the s.

African Cichlid Care
The methods of care for African Cichlids can vary, and it is vital that beginners to learn how to maintain ideal aquarium conditions. Once you have created the ideal environment for your African Cichlids, you may refer to the following guidelines for maintaining their nutritional ....