Aquarium Fish International November 2007

AQUARIUM FISH INTERNATIONAL

FEATURES

28 Reef Lighting Revealed
Knowledge of lighting is integral to setting up and maintaining a healthy reef tank.
By Randy Donowitz

36 New From Aquarium Frontiers!
Emulating Nature: The Reef Habitat Tank Model your reef tank after a natural coral reef.
By Richard Harker


46 The Hidden World of Coral Gobies
Living among the branches of stony corals, these unusual fish will fascinate you.
By Scott W. Michael

54 Rock'n Your Marine Tank
Do you really need live rock?
By Tim Hayes

62 The Ecologically Minded Aquarist
Each of us, together, can make a difference.
By Nick Ireland

70 From Ugly Duckling to Swan
"Parks" (Melanotaenia parkinsoni) may not start out pretty -but these rainbowfish grow into real beauties.
By Gary Lange

78 What is Microalgae?
Get a good understanding of green marine water with this guide.
By Robert J. Goldstein, Ph.D.

88 Species Profile: Horseshoe Crab
These peaceful animals are great for tanks with deep sand beds.
By David A. Lass

90 The 2007 ACA Convention
The spotlight was on Sacramento, California, for this year's annual ACA show.
Photos by Clay Jackson

DEPARTMENTS
1 Editor's Corner
8 FishChannel.com
10 Cichlid Forum
16 Reef Aquarist
18 Freshwater Q&A
22 FishKidz
26 Aquabits
92 Saltwater Q&A
94 The Aquabotanist
98 Product Showcase & Reader Reward
104 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
112 Discount Suppliers Marketplace
130 Dealer & Classified Advertising
133 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
135 Ad Index


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