Aquarium Protein Skimmer
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
What exactly is a protein skimmer and do you really need one for you new saltwater aquarium? These are two questions that are often asked by newcomers to the hobby and we try to help you out with some general info on skimmers and their function in the saltwater aquarium.
Not everyone “needs” a protein skimmer but there are many benefits from using one on your tank. Yes, they can be very expensive but when you think about the benefits and the improved water quality that you get from using them you may think that they are not so expensive after all. (more…)
A nice looking coral (albeit a pricey one) is the Acanthastrea species of corals. In general they are undemanding needing moderate lighting and moderate water flows. Stable water parameters along with supplemental feedings are needed too if you want better growth rates. Fragging them is easy too. Still not sure 
One of the pieces of equipment you might be interested in for your aquarium is a Reverse Osmosis / Deionization water filter. These are sometimes simply called RO/DI units. If you keep an aquarium that runs high output flourescent or metal halide lighting, like for a reef tank or a freshwater planted tank, you probably should know about these water purification devices.
Just put up a new coral profile on the Candy Cane coral (Caulastrea furcata). For a Large Polyped Stony coral (LPS) the candy cane is relatively easy to care for since it can be quite hardy in the right conditions.
The February 2009 Fish Lore Aquarium Magazine is now uploaded. Special thanks to Alessa, CapeKate and PFP for writing articles this month and to Matt and Shaina for the member spotlights! It was another fun issue to put together and hopefully you will find it a fun read.