Eric V. Van Der Hope's - "Reef Keeping Basics Blog": May 2007

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mother's Day

Hello guys and gals . . . !

This is a quick note to wish all of you a Happy Mother's Day!

I'm sure all of us are grateful for our Mothers and what they've done for us and have had to deal with throughout our lives!

I hope that all of you had or are having a wonderful weekend with your mother, family and your friends. I wish that you will be able to celebrate this day in your own way.

Take care and thanks again for readership, feedback and your support thus far in the year.

Regards,

Eric

Friday, May 11, 2007

Why reinvent the wheel twice? - Part 2

Hi guys!

Why reinvent the wheel twice . . .? You DON'T have to!

You SHOULDN'T have to make the SAME mistakes!

Get it done right, the first time, and have fun doing it! Imitate someone whose proven success at what they do.

Read Alicia's intro here:

http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/coauthors/alicia.htm

Its time to get serious in this exciting hobby! How? Learn from those who have a track record of success!

Start here if you are ready and willing . . . !

---->>> Read, learn and take action . . . !

Learn more here:

http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=568

Here's to your Reef Keeping Success!

Regards,

Eric
(((Reef Tsunami)))

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Water Quality Measurement Guide

I've found the following to be a good guide to go by when comparing water quality measurements. This is a general guide that I've found to be beneficial and has lead to the success of my tank continually looking impressive and staying healthy. This is a compilation averaged out from a variety of successful reef keeping enthusiasts.

These readings should be a minimum of what you should be keeping track of when you first start your tank. These same readings should be a goal for even the well established tank and should be taken periodically at that point.

More research material can be found on this topic as well as others here:

http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=607

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

"The cat got your tongue . . . ?"

O.K. ladies and gents . . . no comments . . . ?

The cat got your tongue . . . ?

I'm sure you want to do your part to be socially responsible in our hobby - right?

I went ahead and gave this post/thread a jumpstart - so visit the forum to share your thoughts . . . !

http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=582

All of us should be aware of how the fish supplier gathers our wet fishy pets. The wholesaler shouldn't 'turn the other way' if it's discovered that his supplier is using techniques that adversely affects the fish, corals and inverts delicate life when they are being caught.

Visit the forum and share your thoughts:

http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=582

If you wish to expand on this or simply provide your own ideas to this post/thread, then please do so!

Eric
(((Reef Tsunami)))