Aquarium Fish International - July 2012 - Volume 24 - No. 7

FEATURES
24 MARINE SYMBIOSIS
There are many types of symbiotic relationships in the ocean,and you can even view some in your home aquarium.
By Scott W. Michael

32 MARINE AQUARIUMS AT HOME AND ABROAD
Both in the United States and Europe, hobbyists display stunning marine aquariums.
By Iggy Tavares, Ph.D.



40 MARINE HIGH
An exceptional high school program in Iowa is getting kids interested in marine and aquarium science.
By Rosalie Henson

46 ANATYPICALNANO
This nano tank with no sand bed is a small, atypical beauty.
By Bob Goemans

86 HOUSEVERSUS REEF AQUARIUM
How did one man balance family, work and keeping up with a 450-gallon reef tank — all while doing a complete home remodel?
By Drew Wetherholt

98 FROM GULF STREAM TO AQUARIUM
When the Gulf Stream current sweeps fish eggs and larvae up the coast, New Yorkers can collect young Caribbean fish.
By Steve Abrams

COLUMNS
6 Freshwater Q & A
10 The Aquabotanist
14 Reef Aquarist
18 Adventures in Fish Breeding
50 Saltwater Q & A
52 Fish Kidz
53 In the Fish Room
112 Aquarist’s Notebook: Juveniles or Adults?/Aquarist of the Month

DEPARTMENTS
1 Editor’s Corner
3 Flotsam & Jetsam SEND MAIL, EMAILS
3 Reader Reward
20 Aquabits VALUABLE COUPONS!
21 FishChannel.com
54 Species Profile: Cleaner shrimp
57 Buyer’s Guide
58 Aqua Bucks
60 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
62 Online Marketplace
107 Dealer & Classified Advertising
108 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
111 Ad Index

FAMA
From the pages of Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
68 Aquatic Maestro
70 Sand Mail
74 Wet Vet
76 The Mariculturist
80 Popular Freshwater Tropicals
82 Freshwater Forum

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