Issue #1: The Editor’s Desk
This is our first Internet issue of Marine Aquarist™. All of us are excited about offering a publication to benefit beginner, mid-level, advanced and professional marine fish and reef aquarium…
My Start in Retail Sales
In early 1969 I started a retail salt water concession in an established tropical fish store in San Francisco. The owner did not have the confidence and resources to offer…
Marine Aquarist™ Issue #1
Marine AquaristMy history in salt water fish.Trickle Filters, Still the BestBI OX High efficiency, low cost, superior filter medium.Editor’s DeskReef tanks.Salt Water Aquariums –Many ChallengesVideo Marine Fish Identifier.Magnesium and It’s…
Phosphate & Borate in Synthetic Seawater
Periodically self proclaimed aqua-gurus provide false information regarding marine aquarium products. The latest bogus information attacks some marine salts and the elements phosphorus/phosphate and borate.The independent S-15™ Report™ indicates that:…
FAQ about Saltwater & Reef Aquariums – Part 2
This magnificent 125 gallon reef aquarium is heavily stocked with hard and soft corals. It is illuminated with two 5600ºK, 175 watt metal halide and two actinic lamps. This aquarium…
Hybrid Emperor and Koran angelfish – Geophpagus Jurupari
Pomocanthus imperator and Pomoanthus semicirculatusThis exceptional hybrid adult angelfish is believed to be a cross P. imperator and P. semicirculatus. It is over 7″ in length.It resides a 100 US…
International Report – Taiwan
MARINE AQUARIST™ Taiwan correspondent is Mr. Chang Lun Chen. Mr. Chen has years of experience with marine fish, reef in vertebrates and related life support equipment. Mr. Chen is an…
The Importance of Bromide
Two marine salts.Each with the proper amounts of Bromide.Bromide is a minor ion in natural seawater. It is a minor component in the composition of quality synthetic seawater. In a…
In The Kitchen
Stay in the kitchen, take the heat. Controversial Topics. Many e-mails were received regarding some problems identified in the marine aquarium business described in our first internet issue. Other small…
Issue #2: The Editor’s Desk
Chelmon rostratusCopper banded butterflyThis delicate butterfly fish comes from the Tropical Indo-Pacific, Philippines, Indonesia, The Bay of Bengal and parts of the Indian Ocean.We are overwhelmed. E-mail from the US,SE…