Yearly Archives: 2013


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Christmas Tree Coral

Quick Facts :: Christmas Tree Coral Care Level: Moderate Waterflow: Strong Placement: Bottom Lighting: Low Temperament: Peaceful Color Form: Tan, Brown Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements, Strontium Water Conditions: 72-78� F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4 Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Paralcyoniidae Species: Soft Corals Category: Soft Corals The Christmas Tree Coral is […]


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Lion Fish (Pterois volitans)

Quick Facts :: Volitan Lionfish Care Level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Maximum Size: 15″ Minimum Tank Size: 15 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-80° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Diet: Carnivore Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Scorpaenidae Species: Lionfish Aquarium Type: Predatory Volitan Lionfish are an impressive species that are the […]


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Michael meets Rusty Brown

  Michael Okada the Reef Systems Aquarist at Bass Pro Shops Rancho Cucamonga was able to meet Rusty Brown. Rusty Brown is a professional Bass fisherman located in Southern California with over 15 years of tournament competition under his belt, including winning the 2013 Won Bass US Open. Rusty offers professional guide fishing services […]


Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus)

Quick Facts :: Pictus Catfish Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Maximum Size: 10″ Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons Water Conditions: 75-81° F, pH 7.0-7.5 Diet: Omnivore Origin: South America Family: Pimelodidae Species: Catfish Aquarium Type: Community The Pictus cat is a most popular member of the large Pimelodidae family of catfish that […]

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World’s Largest Aquarium

Q: Do you know where the world’s largest aquarium is located? A: Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium houses 120,000 animals, representing 500 species, in 8.5 million US gallons (32,000 m3) of marine and fresh water; it was the world’s largest aquarium when it opened in 2005. Businessman Bernard Marcus credits his 60th birthday dinner, held at […]