Paul Talbot
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Paul's interest in fish species and aquariums started early in life. He has worked in the aquarium industry all his working life and has been able to transfer his passion as a hobbyist to his customers. His wealth of experience is an advantage to corporate and hobbyist customers alike. Paul has written many articles for both international and local magazines. He has bred many types of fish and propagated many types of coral. His Instructional Marine Aquarium DVD can be found at http://www.exclusivefishfilms.com
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Ever dreamed of an aquarium that looks after itself? The aquarium looks as natural and beautiful as this world has to offer but it is all run by a small concealed on board computer.
Some corals are very easy to propagate while others are harder. In my dream, every coral you bought would be bought with a view to propagate it.
I believe that too many people start their aquariums with the aim of its inhabitants surviving. I would like to suggest that this hobby is now way past this simple aim. Due to the lack of information and technology aquariums once had a reputation as being hard to keep.
There are many factors to consider when selecting fish. You need to ensure that you have the experience to look after the fish you select, that the fish you buy are healthy, and that they are compatible with the fish you currently have.
Understanding the effect of the system in marine environments is the key to mastering fish keeping.
I am a big fan of the use of a protein skimmer in any marine fish only aquarium and in highly populated or new reef aquariums. A protein skimmer is a device that will remove various organic matter from the water, by bonding it with oxygen.
The hit animated children's movie 'Finding Nemo' has made the already popular Blue Tang one of the most popular saltwater aquarium fish around. In the movie, one of the main characters is a colourful, playful and forgetful Blue Tang named Dory. Since the release of this movie it seems every child wants their own saltwater aquarium with their own Dory and Nemo and every set of parents is faced with the decision of whether to let them have it.
The Clown Trigger is one of the most unique and interesting species of fish. It is often described as being a dog in a fish tank because it can have as much personality as your family pooch. Some people even pat them, although depending on their individual personality this could result in a nasty bite.
