http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Devin+Gilliland Pets Devin Gilliland Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=232406&ca=Pets As an aquarium professional I would like to discuss the pressure our hobby as put on the worlds reefs and what we can do to minimize damage. First and foremost we must promote responsible reef keeping by learning and researching these wild animals we wish to care for out of their natural environment... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225260&ca=Pets Adding live plants to an aquarium does more than just improve aesthetics – plants provide shelter, food for vegetarian fish, and prevent green water. Plants also soak up carbon dioxide, waste products, contribute oxygen to the water, and promote the growth of algae, tiny worms, rotifers, and protozo... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225261&ca=Pets How much to feed your saltwater fish can be a tricky question for most people. The truth is, there isn’t one rule to follow for feeding aquarium fish. After awhile, you’ll develop a sense about when to feed your fish and learn from trial and error how much fish food they need. As with most creatures... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225264&ca=Pets Purchasing fish for your saltwater aquarium can be a lot of fun, but how do you know if the fish you’re buying are healthy? It’s impossible to know for certain if a fish is healthy, even if you’re a trained aquarist, because ailments don’t always show symptoms right away. Also, you can’t tell just b... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225265&ca=Pets So you’ve finally decided to “take the plunge” and start your own saltwater aquarium, but how do you decide what type of fish tank to create? There are three ways to set up a saltwater aquarium: fish only, fish only with live rock, and reef tank. Fish Only A fish only saltwater tank is the most affo... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225268&ca=Pets Setting up a saltwater aquarium takes some time, but it’s well worth the effort. As long as you prepare for each step of the process, you shouldn’t run into any significant problems along the way. The first step is to purchase an aquarium and the equipment you’ll need to set everything up. You have... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225270&ca=Pets Natural saltwater contains myriad different substances at varying concentrations – this is what saltwater mixes for home aquariums try to reproduce as closely as possible. There are differences between brands of saltwater mixes, but the concentrations of elements are generally quite similar. The ele... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225320&ca=Pets To keep your plants and fish healthy, proper lighting is critical – without the right amount and type of lighting, the life in your aquarium won’t have a chance to thrive. A home aquarium doesn’t receive adequate light, relative to what fish are exposed to in nature. Fish need about 12 hours a day o... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225322&ca=Pets A UV sterilizer uses an ultraviolet bulb to destroy harmful organisms, such as parasites, viruses, algae, and bacteria. An effective sterilizer, this device works wonders on aquarium water. It works so well that companies often use it to purify water on a larger scale, and to control algae growth in... Pets Devin Gilliland Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=225323&ca=Pets Holidays are the best part of the year, even with all the packing and other errands you have to scramble to get done before your flight takes off. But don’t forget about the fish! It’s important to make sure your fishy friends are properly cared for while you’re away having fun in the sun. The first...