This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. Ten years ago, non-photosynthetic (NPS) corals were considered nearly impossible to keep alive, much less to have them thrive. Now, there are several communities dedicated to the niche, and aquarists are able to keep other more sensitive filter-feeding organisms, such as the crinoid feather star. The vast … [Read more...] about Basic Non-Photosynthetic Coral Care
Saltwater
The One Gallon Bonsai Nano Reef
This amazing one gallon bonsai reef aquarium — created by YouTube user Ocellaris71 — is home to two clown fish, one piece of live rock and carefully managed green algae. When you first see this nano reef you may think that it was setup just long enough to take the video because there's no way a tank like this would last long right? You would be wrong. Ocellaris71 has … [Read more...] about The One Gallon Bonsai Nano Reef
Volunteering at the Invertebrate Touchpool for the Albuquerque Aquarium
I worked my first training session on running the invertebrate touchpool at the Albuquerque Aquarium. It is a completely different experience than volunteering at the Shark and Ray Encounter. Both the volunteers and the aquarium guests get to spend much more time interacting with the animals. I worked this shift with an experienced invertebrate touchpool volunteer named … [Read more...] about Volunteering at the Invertebrate Touchpool for the Albuquerque Aquarium
“You’re Mean!” and The Problem With Shark Fin Soup
A funny thing happened today but it also made me think. The wisdom of children never ceases to amaze me. One of the props that I use while I'm volunteering in the Shark and Ray Encounter exhibit is a real shark fin. It's illegal for people to buy and sell shark fins in most of the world and from time to time the aquarium receives the confiscated fins to be used … [Read more...] about “You’re Mean!” and The Problem With Shark Fin Soup
Marine Life Sex – “It’s Complicated”
This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. If human relationships and aquariums aren’t challenging enough for you, then I suggest the drama-filled world of fresh and saltwater relationships. Boys change sexes into girls, girls change sexes into boys, boys keep harems of ladies, and often…everyone reproduces en masse. It’s all done in the name of successfully … [Read more...] about Marine Life Sex – “It’s Complicated”
