2000 Guide Featured Saltwater Aquarium Articles Archive
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12/29/00 - The Chlorophyta Phylum - Part 3: Halimeda sp. Macroalgae
A profile on Halimeda macroalgae and other calcareous species found in the green algae group Chlorophyta.

11/20/00 - The Chlorophyta Phylum - Part 2: Caulerpa sp. Macroalgae
A profile on the characteristics, identification and care of Feather, Grape, Razor and other Caulerpa species found in the green algae group Chlorophyta.

11/09/00 - The Chlorophyta Phylum - Part 1: An Introduction to Green Algae
Learn about the basic characteristics of green micro and macroalgae species found in the Chlorophyta Phylum.

11/06/00 - Acclimating Red Mangroves
Get some pointers about how red mangroves grow, how to introduce them into your system, as well as resources of where you can purchase them.

10/26/00 - Defining Micro & Macro Algae
When reading information about algae you always see the terms "micro" and "macro" used, but what do these terms mean? Learn how to define and separate these two groups of algae.

10/21/00 - Killer Caulerpa taxifolia Strain Spreading
An unleashed Mediterranean cloned strain of Caulerpa taxifolia is spreading and threatening coastal sea beds around the world, including the U.S. Is it in your neighborhood, and did you possibily help contribute to its invasion?

10/06/00 - The Important of Knowing Your Latin Names
Learn why the use of latin or scientific names to identify saltwater animals properly is of the utmost importance to their well being.

09/28/00 - About Red Slime Algae
Your profile on red slime algae; what it is, where it comes from, and how to combat and prevent this nuisance algae in your aquarium.

09/14/00 - "JAWS" Week
Do you remember to original JAWS flick of 1975? In honor of the 25th Anniversary of this movie, here are some "real" shark tales to keep you out of the water for another 25 years.

09/11/00 - About Brown or Golden Diatom Algae
A proifle on brown or golden diatom algae; what it is, where it comes from, and how to control, reduce or remove it from your tank.

08/25/00 - DIY Multiple Tank Racks
If you are planning to be a reef rancher on a large scale, use this simple multiple tank rack design to your own specifications to utilize every inch of space you have to work with when creating a propagation room.

08/18/00 - Making Money With Your Reef Aquarium - Part 3: Equipment Savings by Building It Yourself
Be a do-it-yourselfer and save big bucks on tanks, lights, skimmers and other equipment when setting up a propagation system or expanding on a present one.

08/06/00 - Making Money With Your Reef Aquarium - Part 2: Equipment Buying Choices
Constructing a parts and components list, doing equipment price comparisons before buying, and suggestions for places to look for purchasing new or used equipment.

07/17/00 - Making Money With Your Reef Aquarium - Part 1: Creating a Business Plan for Propagating & Selling Corals
The first in a series of articles showing how you can make money by propagating coral frags and live rock, starting with creating a business plan.

07/03/00 - What Is Coral Bleaching and Why Does It Happen?
Why do corals lose their color and turn white? Learn what coral bleaching is, and the many reasons why this occurs in nature and in captive reef aquariums.

06/19/00 - Protein Skimmers - Part 4: Sump-Mounting Your New Skimmer, or Old One for That Matter
Topics discussed by Don Carner; What Sumps Are, Stand-Pipes and Drilled Tanks - In-Tank Overflow Box to Sump & Pre-Skimming Set Ups - Advantages of a Sump-Mounted Installation.

06/12/00 - Copepods & Amphipods.... Those Little White Bugs In Your Saltwater Aquarium
Learn about those little white bugs you see in your aquarium, what they are, what will eat them, how to keep their populations under control, and where to buy live ones. - Updated 12/29/01

06/05/00 - Protein Skimmers - Part 3: Installation Options
Topics discussed by Don Carner; Co-Current & Counter-Current Installation Tips - Free Standing Installation - In-Sump Installation.

05/29/00 - Protein Skimmers - Part 2: Important Tips & Tricks
Topics discussed by Don Carner; Not All Skimmers Are Right For All Systems, In-Tank Co-Current, Counter-Current & Hang-On Tank Styles, and In-Tank & Hang-On Skimmer Summaries.

05/22/00 - Protein Skimmers - Part 1: A Layperson's Guide to Protein Skimming, or How To Get The Gunk Out
Topics discussed by Don Carner; What Is Protein Skimming and How Does It Work, and individual profiles about Co-Current, Counter-Current, Venturi Style, ETS, and Down-Draft Skimming methods.

05/14/00 - Moving Fish and Tank Both Near or Far
Are you planning to move? Get tips and information on how to move your fish, tank, and other livestock both short and long distances.

05/02/00 - Making Glass Aquarium Repairs
Here are tips from your Guides on why leaks occur and common mistakes to avoid when making repairs, leading into instructions on how to repair small leaks, major leaks or seam blowouts, replace a broken piece of glass, as well as build a glass aquarium from scratch.

04/27/00 - Saltwater Aquarium Lighting - Chapter 4: Coral Lighting
Topics discussed by Don Carner; How Corals Grow - How Changes In Lighting Effects Corals - Avoiding Sudden Changes In Lighting - About SPS Corals.

04/14/00 - Building A Refugium
Topics discussed by Don Carner about this subject; What Is A Refugium? - Plumbing The Refugium - What To Place Inside & Lighting.

04/11/00 - Saltwater Aquarium Lighting - Chapter 3: Reef System Lighting
Topics discussed by Don Carner; What To Buy & Why - The Manufacturers' Marketing Game - Using Pre-Manufactured Light Hoods on Reefs - Using Metal Halides - Using Power Compacts.

03/13/00 - Saltwater Aquarium Lighting - Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of Fluorescent Tubes
Topics discussed by Don Carner; Understanding Tube Wattages - A Note on VHO Ballast Requirements - What Are Lumens? - About CRI, or Kelvin.

02/28/00 - Saltwater Aquarium Lighting - Chapter 1: Fish-Only Lighting
Topics discussed by Don Carner; The Fundamental Elements of Fish-Only Lighting Arrangements - Choosing a Fish-Only Light Hood for Advancement Into Some Reef Life in the Future - Introduction to Reef Aquaria Lighting Methods.

02/18/00 - Fish & Marine Animal Feeding Tips
Learn the importance of knowing what your marine animals eat in nature and some simple captive care feeding tips, especially for problem eaters.

01/28/00 - How to Build a Simple DIY Aquarium Trap
Here is a simple to construct PVC pipe trap that can be used to catch difficult to capture fish or other tank inhabitants, including nasty bristleworms and mantis shrimps.

01/06/00 - Therapeutic Health Benefits Of Aquariums
Do saltwater aquariums help to reduce stress and contribute other health benefits to humans? Of course they do!

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