This video was just sent to me and I just had to share it.  Watch the hole thing – and watch what this artist can do  – Amazing!

When he’s done, you can’t believe they are not live goldfish.  It’s called Goldfish Salvation.  He’s a painter and a sculptor all in one.

Go watch it now and then come back and tell me what you think.

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In this post and in others coming up, I am going to be reviewing my favorite aquarium books, the ones I still use today.

When you are getting started with your first salt water fish tank, one of the most popular kinds of books to get is an fish ID book, to help identify and learn about the animals you want to keep and which ones are compatible with whom, etc..

When I got bit by the reef tank bug, this book wasn’t out yet, but now it is and you need this book if you are going to be keeping corals or saltwater invertebrates of any kind.

The book is called CORALS – A Quick Reference Guide by Julain Sprung.

It’s a really handy book to have close to your tank.  It’s great for quick identification and for learning more about the different kinds of corals and the conditions that best suit them.

It also can make a great Christmas or Hanuka present for your favorite reef-a-holic enthusiast.

Julian Sprung is one of my all-time favorite authors whom I chose to follow and learn from when I was just getting started and trying to figure this reed tank thing out.  He has always been very straight forward and all of his books are very thorough and well thought out to be as useful as possible.

I highly recommend any book by Julian Sprung.

Happy Fishes,

Warren

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I know this doen’t have anything to do with keeping salt water fish tanks, and I had to post it just the same.

Enjoy and share. Have a beautiful day.

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Today, at 4:00pm (EDT) on the Under The Sea Radio Show, we are diving into the topic of how to make sure your tap water is safe for your salt water aquarium.

Please call in with you questions at 949-534-0637.

See you then.

Happy Fishes,

Warren

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Now that we are all getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday, work is slowing down as we get ready for company or traveling to visit with friends and family.

I know this video dates me, but it is a feel good bit that will make you laugh.

Don’t forget to feed your fish.

This is also a great time to give some attention to your tank.  Remember not to overfeed.

I know I’ll be overfeeding me this Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

With Gratitude,

Warren

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Here’s a great article that explains just what alkalinity is and why it is so important to your tank.

When I first got started with reef tanks and saltwater fish tanks in general, every book, speaker, expert and author all referred to buffering capacity and total hardness and alkalinity and calcium hardness and dkh, and what …????  I was so confused at first.

And now over the years, I have distilled it down into a simple and easy to understand article.

This is one of those fundamentals that you just need to learn and learn it right, or you and your tank’s inhabitants will pay the price dearly.

Enjoy.

Happy Fishes,

Warren

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Today at 4:00pm (EDT) you are invited to call in to the Under The Sea Radio Program to get your questions answered.

We will be discussing the topic of being new to keeping salt water aquariums, so get a pen and paper and your favorite beverage and go to

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wm-aquaculture/2011/10/30/new-to-aquarium-keeping

And here is the number to call (949) 534-0637 with your most burning question.

See you on the show.

Happy Fishes,

Warren

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In the spirit of finding ways to be more helpful to you, I have created
a survey that I would like you to take. Don’t worry – it’s very short (1 minute to complete it).

Here’s the link to the survey.

When you’re done, post a comment here to share your thoughts with us.

Happy Fishes,

Warren

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Remember that video a while back showing the custom filtration room for that 1,100 gallon moray eel reef tank?
And remember how the filtration room wasn’t finished yet?

Well, it’s completed and I’ve got video footage to share with you. I’ve got some editing still to do before it’s done, so stay tuned.

Here’s a grainy picture of the tank during feeding time. And it doesn’t do the tank justice. Just wait until you see the video. You’re gonna love it.

Stay tuned for the video of this tank in upcoming blog post