Captive Aquatics: An Aquarium and Ecology Blog

Moving!

I'm in the process of moving, so there won't be any updates for a few days, as I have to manually approve all posts to the front page.  However, when I get back I'll have a review of the new Remora Nano skimmer, a guide to sealing aquarium stands, and a video of a large reef that Captive Aquatics installed in a local hospital!

Video: Climate Change & Survival of the Fittest in Coral

Reminding me of lectures during my undergrad in marine bio, this is a neat (if long) video lecture by Dr. Todd LaJeunesse about algae and the molecular techniques he invented for/during his research. 

Advanced Aquarist Meets Amazon.com!

Advanced Aquarist, literally the best aquarium magazine available (and available for free!) is now being printed in high-quality book format which you can get at Amazon.com.  This means you can get the best and most accurate aquatics information in a beautiful book format with high quality printing, binding, and images!  (Yes, we're big fans of AA here at Captive Aquatics, can you tell?)  This also means our own Mike Maddox is now appearing in a book, as he wrote a feature article for Advanced Aquarist a few months back.  Check out the details of the new book here, or check out the nifty animation on the left for the Captive Aquatics blog recommended reading list!

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83 Coral Species to be Protected?

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition with the NOAA to file 83 coral species under the Endangered Species Act, in an effort to combat losses, mosty caused by ocean acidification due to high CO2 levels in the atmosphere.  In addition, biologists think that the list should extend to an additional 267 species.  

Fluval FX-5 Spotlight Video

Not as fancy-schmancy as their new "G Series", but the FX-5 gets the job done, and has been the staple of high-bioload freshwater aquariums for a while now (cichlid enthusiast know all about 'em!).  We use these bad boys on all of the large freshwater aquariums we install, and they work great.  Without further ado (and complete with the 'movie-guy' voice!):

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New Captive Aquatics™ Ad!

Our new ad circulating around Houston! Click for full size...

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Mike Maddox now a Local Columnist!

When a local magazine (Texas Cats & Dogs™) decided to expand into the realm of  more exotic pets (birds, reptiles, amphibians, and ornamental aquatics) they chose international aquatics author Mike Maddox to write their monthly aquarium column.  Mike is currently Tropical Fish Hobbyist's lead contributing author, and is a regular contributor to the Conscientious Aquarist and several other publications.  The magazine is distributed free of charge to Houston residents, so sign up for free today!

Indonesia Limiting Coral Export

Indonesia, currently the largest exporter of coral and other reef invertebrates for the hobby in the US is apparently initiating quotas that determine what coral species and how many can be exported from the country.  From the Embassy of Indonesia:

New 'Exotic' LED Lighting

This promo video of EcoXotic's new LED light fixture left me drooling.  Let's hope it delivers as well as their video production does:

If at all possible, we'll be bringing you a review as soon as (or before) the light ships.  Meanwhile, this is a video you don't want to miss!

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The ReefCentral "Gestapo" Strike Again!

Well, I made my final post at ReefCentral - a forum reknown for it's misinformation and excessively controlling moderators (hence why this is my first and last post in five years).  I posted a thread selling a few of my personal aquatic paraphernalia, as I'm moving personal (not business) locations soon.  Here is a transcript of what followed: