This post will provide links/resources to a few “Unique” aquarium/pond articles dealing either lesser known subjects or subjects that are often unfortunately “ripe” with myths due to cut and paste posting on the internet via forums, Yahoo Answers, about.com, etc. (as well as misinformed aquarium/pet stores that are often lazy and repeat this information too)

  • UV Sterilization Articles; UVC irradiation and immune response
    This article/post explores an aspect of UVC irradiation that few outside of the research community are even aware of

  • Correct UV Sterilizer/Clarifier Applications
    This article/post looks into the use of a UV Clarifier to solve too many pond filter issues when pond filtration should be improved; the second part of this article explores the correct flow rates and UV-C penetration for successful aquarium use

  • UV Sterilizers Gimmicks; Twists, Baffles Wipers
    This article/post looks into some of the gimmicks used to sell certain UV Sterilizers/Clarifiers at higher prices often with somewhat lower results such as with the Coralife Turbo Twist

  • Aquarium Light; Facts and Information
    This is very in depth and frequently updated article, and although the subject is not unique, the content is due to the fact that most information about aquarium lighting is vastly out of date, often totally ignoring facts from research going back over at least a decade.
    Bluntly the Best article dealing with the complicated subject of Aquarium Lighting. Unlike most articles of this subject, the content is researched outside of the very anecdotal aquarium keeping community, which is often very behind in this subject, with many still suggesting the very archaic “watts per gallon” so-called rule. This article has information about bulb types such as T2, SHO, Induction Lighting and more that is missed by most. As well the important subjects PAR, watts per lumen, useful light energy, focused lumens and more are addressed.<

  • UV Sterilization Articles; UVC for Home or Office Air Purification & Surface Sterilization
    Not necessarily a unique article, however this post shows other uses for UVC light, which is a subject (UVC radiation) that still generate more controversy than it should considering the science behind its use

  • Aquarium Answers; Use of Salt in Freshwater Aquariums
    This article/post deals with a subject that has considerable controversy on both side, where often both sides have half the information/facts and are both “half right & half wrong”

  • Aquarium Algae; Brown Diatom, Thread/Hair, Green Spot, Marine, BBA (Black Beard Algae)
    An Aquarium Answers article (post) algae control article, intended to address the types of algae that receive the most questions; including Brown Diatom Algae, Thread/Hair Algae, Black Beard Brush Algae (BBA), and Marine Hair Algae aka Filamentous marine algae (I address other algae as well in this article).

  • Do Fish Drink? Osmoregulation/Osmotic Function in Fish; Also use of RO Water & More
    An Aquarium Answers article (post) about osmotic funchin in fish. This is probably one of the best, most in depth & researched articles on this subject you will find on the Internet. Vastly more accurate and information than what you would find on most Google searches for this subject!!

  • Cyanobacteria in Ponds and Aquariums
    The original Aquarium Answers article post for an important reason; this is a subject that the author has spent decades of experience and research dealing with (along with continued research), as well this is a subject that sadly the majority of cut & paste web sites and blogs simply get wrong. So “googling” this subject is likely going to bring up a plethora of bad sites whose answer is simply to dump Erythromycin in your aquarium or pond despite the eventual environment havoc that will be reeked.

  • Fish as Pets; Misidentification of Planaria
    A subject that is common example of internet “cut & paste” of misinformation.

  • Fish as Pets; UV Sterilizer Myths #5
    A basic article, however it provides insights into the common misinformation surrounding the use of UV Sterilizers for aquarium

  • Fish as Pets; Aquarium Forum Hall of Shame #10; Aquatic Community
    A post at “Fish as Pets” that deals with what I would describe as a VERY intellectually dishonest forum thread from Aquatic Community about aquarium chemistry and Wonder Shells in particular. This is a post that will either make you laugh or cry depending upon your mood based on the lazy misinformation posted in the thread quoted here (it is that bad!).

  • Aquarium Article Digest; Iridovirus in Gouramis



I will add more resources over time to this post.