David OCReef
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Aquarium Light Cycles
The goal of aquarium lighting is to recreate a natural habitat for your aquatic pet fish. It is important to consider both the day and night cycle of aquarium lighting; as it is easy to forget how important this is for the beginning aquarist. Imagine how stressed you would become if you had to live under bright lights, or very little or no light, for 24hours a day, every day. Improper lighting stresses fish and causes health... (posted by David 2 years 69 days ago.)
The goal of aquarium lighting is to recreate a natural habitat for your aquatic pet fish. It is important to consider both the day and night cycle of aquarium lighting; as it is easy to forget how important this is for the beginning aquarist. Imagine how stressed you would become if you had to live under bright lights, or very little or no light, for 24hours a day, every day. Improper lighting stresses fish and causes health... (posted by David 2 years 69 days ago.)
The Many Advantages of Acrylic Aquariums
When choosing between acrylic or glass aquariums, there are many attractive and practical advantages, which make acrylic a wise choice. Colors are displayed more vividly and true in acrylic aquariums. This is because acrylic is clearer than glass, allowing up to 92% of light to pass through. Acrylic aquariums photograph much better than glass, as well. Because acrylic is a mo (posted by David 2 years 130 days ago.)
When choosing between acrylic or glass aquariums, there are many attractive and practical advantages, which make acrylic a wise choice. Colors are displayed more vividly and true in acrylic aquariums. This is because acrylic is clearer than glass, allowing up to 92% of light to pass through. Acrylic aquariums photograph much better than glass, as well. Because acrylic is a mo (posted by David 2 years 130 days ago.)
Aquarium Therapy as a Stress Reliever!
Aquarium Therapy: Taking time to watch and interact with pets, provides a welcome break from the stress of daily cares and concerns. Aquariums are ideal for creating a soothing, tranquil, meditative place to relax and connect with nature, in your home or office. They can even pull your kids away from mindless TV to learn about prehistoric species and the cycle of life. They're great conversation starters and... (posted by David 2 years 234 days ago.)
Aquarium Therapy: Taking time to watch and interact with pets, provides a welcome break from the stress of daily cares and concerns. Aquariums are ideal for creating a soothing, tranquil, meditative place to relax and connect with nature, in your home or office. They can even pull your kids away from mindless TV to learn about prehistoric species and the cycle of life. They're great conversation starters and... (posted by David 2 years 234 days ago.)
How to Cure Live Rock for your Saltwater Aquarium!
Why Cure Live Rock? Live rock must be properly cured to create a healthy marine environment. The biodiversity found on all transported live rock undergo some degree of natural die-off, especially delicate or damaged fauna and flora. As these encrusting organisms go through this process, they produce a large amount of waste materials. Without proper curing, pollutants and toxic compounds such as... (posted by David 2 years 234 days ago.)
Why Cure Live Rock? Live rock must be properly cured to create a healthy marine environment. The biodiversity found on all transported live rock undergo some degree of natural die-off, especially delicate or damaged fauna and flora. As these encrusting organisms go through this process, they produce a large amount of waste materials. Without proper curing, pollutants and toxic compounds such as... (posted by David 2 years 234 days ago.)
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