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A sump with three compartments including a protein skimmer. In fishkeeping, a sump is an accessory aquarium tank in which mechanical equipment is kept. [1] [2] A remote sump allows for a clutter-free display tank. It is found mainly in a reef aquarium or marine aquarium.
Tropical marine refugiums often contain live rock and live sand, macroalgae, and sometimes scavenger microfauna such as micro brittle stars, tiny sea stars such as Asterina, snails, and worms. [2] To achieve maximum biological filtration through uptake of nutrients by macroalgae/mangroves, strong lighting is often utilized in the refugium.
The typical rule of thumb is to use from 1-2 lb (0.45 to 0.9 kg) of live rock per gallon (US) (3.7 liters) of aquarium water depending on the density of the rock – or filling the tank up 2/3 of the way to the top. The benefit of using live rock is fourfold: First
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released nearly 1 billion saltwater fish into Texas bays over the last 40 years — an effort to revitalize historic fisheries and recover native fish ...
Bear in mind that a saltwater aquarium is more expensive and difficult to set up and maintain than freshwater even if you chose one of the best fish tanks. Some of the fish, too, can fetch eye ...
As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is pushing upstream, polluting ...
The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The aquarium aims to promote environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico and has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1995. Currently the largest aquarium in Texas and also one ...
Aquarium At The Boardwalk - Branson [18] Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - Kansas City, Missouri [19] Sea Life Kansas City - Kansas City [20] St Louis Aquarium at Union Station - St. Louis [21] World Aquarium - St. Louis (closed 2019) [22] Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium - Springfield [23]