As a novice in the aquarium hobby, it may be daunting trying to navigate through all of the equipment, proper food, water specifications, lighting fixtures, and the list goes on, and on – and on. Not to worry, help is out there. Look no further than your LFS to guide you through the ins …
The final entry in this series on ecological principals as they relate to aquariums focuses on choosing livestock to help promote a healthy environment and the idea that behavior of individuals within a community can change with increases or decreases in population sizes within that community. If you missed the first blog post in this …
Thinking about aquariums as ecosystems. Part III Read More »
In the first part of the series we considered how the theories behind the formation of ecosystems could apply to your home aquarium. The second addition to this series will cover choosing an ecosystem to emulate and stable states. If you missed Part I of this series and would like to learn more, click the …
Some Ecological principals for Thinking about Aquariums as Ecosystems Thinking about your aquarium as an ecosystem requires that you consider all of the living organisms in your aquarium and how they interact with each other and the environment. No aquarium is too simple for this framework. Some of the more complex aquarium environments still have …
How did the aquarium hobby start? The aquarium hobby has grown tremendously from humble origins. Fish have been grown in agricultural settings for at least 3,500 years. These fish were grown for food or to help improve the environments for growing plants. People in Asia have kept ornamental fish for over 1,000 years. These fish …
Learn how to design and maintain aquariums like a Tanknician Before we begin I’d like to start with a few words about the purpose of this series: The way we think about aquariums and their inhabitants will ultimately determine the success of the aquarium. Understanding the framing of a persons thought processes is an essential …
The Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society is returning! Keep an eye on the tanknicians social media pages by following the link bellow and clicking on the social media icons! We will be updating you there as we learn more about the arrival of the reborn Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society Social Media Veteran South Florida …
Reintroducing the Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society!!! Read More »
Reef Pro Complete grows some amazing acros! In this blog post, we will learn about the thought processes and work that goes into Reef Pro’s product lines. We will gather first hand accounts from Gilbert Fernandez, founder and operator of reef pro, about where and how he started, where the company is now, and what …
Reefpro Complete: Easy Aquarium Chemistry Calcium and Alkalinity for reef tanks. Read More »