Archive for November, 2011

Does Your Thanksgiving Look Like This?

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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Ever Wonder What It Would Be Like To Run Your Own Fish Store?

This Sunday at 4:00pm (EDT) I am interviewing Wayne Woo of Riverfront Aquarium (Calgary, Alberta Canada) on the Under The Sea Radio Show.
It’s a part of the series called “Careers In Marine Biology”, where we interview different professionals in the wide ranging field of marine biology to help out people who are interested in pursuing a career in marine biology.
You’ll get to find out:
  • what it is like in the day in the life of a real life fish store owner
  • where he got his start
  • how he got to where they are today
  • advice for those of you who might be thinking “How do I get THAT job?”
And don’t worry.  If you can’t make it, you can download the recording for later listening on your computer or iPod or iPhone, etc..
And if you know of a profession or type of job in the field of Marine Biology that you think we should include in our series, then leave a comment with your suggestion.
See you on the radio.
Happy Fishes,
Warren

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What Is Alkalinity and Why Is It So Important For My Tank?

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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