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Is Live Rock Really "Alive?"

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Live rock is the most popular material used for natural biological filtration in saltwater aquariums. Learn all the ins and outs of buying and curing, aquascaping, cycling a tank, and when live rock is actually "alive."

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Aiptasia Anemone Profile

Sunday July 6, 2008
Peppermint Shrimp Most aquarists consider the Aiptasia Anemone to be an unwanted pest in their aquariums. Once Aiptasia gain a foothold in your tank, they can be tough to get rid of. Here is a short course on what Aiptasia are, where they come from and methods (i.e. Peppermint Shrimp) for getting rid of them.

More: Before & after: Aiptasia lemon juice injection photos.

More: The Klein's Butterflyfish: Eats Aiptasia for breakfast

More: Hyposanility Kills Aiptasia and some other tank pests, but...
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Is It Really Necessary To Use A Quarantine Tank?

Wednesday July 2, 2008
Some aquarists believe a QT is a waste of time and money, thinking that fish can stave off disease, parasites or infections on their own. Most experienced aquarists would disagree, having seen entire aquarium systems wiped out by the introduction of a new critter which brought a disease with it. You can decide for yourself if a QT is worth it.

More: Cheap, Easy DIY Quarantine Tanks. QT's don't need to be fancy or cost a lot of money, they just need to work.

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