1999 Guide Featured Saltwater Aquarium Articles Archive
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12/16/99 - Saltwater Ich Diagnosis, Treatments & Preventions
10/27/97 "Oh No, Saltwater Ich" article revised.

12/03/99 - Fish Euthanasia: A Humane or Inhumane Practice?
Is putting a sick and dying fish out of its misery humane? Here is information from your Guides that may help you decide if fish euthanasia is something you should consider or not.

11/21/99 - Aquarium Photography Tips & Techniques
Learn how to take aquarium photographs from Debbie & Stan, your About.com Guides, and other saltwater aquarium enthusiasts.

11/12/99 - Kona Coast Fishing Ban?
The true facts about what is happening along the Kona Coast in regards to the aquarium industry and marine fish collecting.

11/04/99 - Remember Our Veterans
A touching and heart wrenching poem to help us remember our Veterans who serve, and have served our countries Military Forces to allow us the Freedoms we enjoy.

10/29/99 - Acclimating Saltwater Fish the Turkey Baster Way
Gobble, gobble! A turkey baster isn't just for keeping a roasting turkey in the oven moist, but makes an ideal tool for acclimating saltwater fish and other livestock with this acclimation method contributed by Don Carner.

10/15/99 - DIY Back Flush Filter Set-Up
A DIY project from Stan Hauter, the About.com Saltwater Aquariums Guide, for how you can add quick disconnect valves to your filter set-up to back flush the bio media.

09/24/99 - DIY Simple Wavemaker
A DIY project from Don Carner to make a simple wave motion device without having to use expensive electronic wavemakers/timers.

09/10/99 - DIY Rio Water Pump Modifications
A DIY project from Don Carner to modify Rio brand water pumps to replace expensive venturi valves for power protein skimmers.

08/27/99 - Using Powerheads For Water Circulation
Learn more about powerheads, how to choose one and the benefits they provide for good aquarium water circulation.

08/13/99 - How To Determine GPH Water Flow Rates
An easy 7 Step method to figure out the GPH (gallon per hour) water flow rate your aquarium equipment puts out, and what your total tank water volume turn over time per hour is.

07/31/99 - The Nitrogen Cycling Process
Learn what the Nitrogen Cycle is and how it keeps your aquarium in balance.

07/29/99 - Nitrate Control (Revised Article)
This is a revised version of our Nitrate Control article written on 05/05/98.

07/09/99 - Vacation Saltwater Aquarium Care
Here are some valuable tips on what you can to to care for your aquarium while you are away from home.

06/24/99 - Book Review  - "Reef Fishes, Volume 1"
Your Guides give their review on this comprehensive and concise guide to caring for reef fishes by Scott W. Michael.

06/18/99 - Book Review  - "The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide"
Your Guides give their review on this new beginners marine hobbyist book by Michael S. Paletta, published by Microcosm Books Ltd.

06/11/99 - Reef Janitors - Part 3: Sea Cucumbers
Your Guides profile the basic characteristics of Sea Cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, provides individual profiles on the four families, Cucumariidae, Holothuriidae, Stichopodidae and Synaptidae, and which species in each of these groups are best suited as reef tank janitors.

05/28/99 - Reef Janitors - Part 2:  Shrimps, True Crabs & Urchins
Your Guides profile Shrimps, True Crabs and Sea Urchins and which species are good or bad as reef tank janitor choices.

05/17/99 - New Tank Syndrome
This syndrome can occur whether you have a new tank or a well established one.  Find out what causes New Tank Syndrome and how to avoid it.

04/30/99 - Reef Janitors - Part 1: Hermit Crabs & Snails
Your Guides profile Hermit Crabs and Snails as reef tank janitors, and which are best suited for reef tanks and keeping aquarium algae under control.

04/09/99 - Book Review - "Baensch Marine Atlases 1, 2 & 3"
Your Guides give their reviews on this series of books that they considered to be must have reference resources that center around the care and identification of marine invertebrates. Atlas 1 is great for beginners!

03/26/99 - Popular Filtration Methods For Marine Aquaria
Chapter 1:  Undergravel Filterplate (UGF).  The beginning article of a series that will detail how various filtration methods work, including the pros and cons of each. Contributed by Don Carner.

03/13/99 - What Is A Mini-Reef Aquarium?
The "miniature" reef aquarium defined, and how you can create one.

02/19/99 - Book Review - "Reef Fishes, Volume I"
Don Carner gives his review on this new book created by Scott W. Michael and Microcosm Books Ltd.

01/29/99 - DIY Carbon Tube Filtration System (Updated Version)
A new, revised version of this DIY project with more precise instructions and up-dated construction information.

01/28/99 - Hiatt Distributors Limited Products Review (Updated)
Find out about Hiatt Products, how they work and how to use them for saltwater aquarium filtration.

01/20/99 - Understanding Saltwater Aquaria Lingo
Words, abbreviations and glossaries relating to saltwater aquariums and marine animals to help you learn more about saltwater aquaria terminology.

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