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    Equipment of the Week - Maxijet Premium Utility Pump 

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    Published on 01-26-2010 11:17 PM
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    In 2009, Marineland released a new version of their famous Maxijet pump. The Maxijet Premium Utility Pump doesn't resemble its predecessor, as it is meant to be used as a return pump. There are seven models available, ranging from 106-gallons per hour (gph) to 1385gph.





    This pump can be used internally or externally, meaning it can be submerged in the sump or plumbed via bulkhead to the pump. Few pumps have that feature, which makes this choice a flexible one for future needs. Using the included fittings, they can be screwed into the pumps threaded fittings, and flexible tubing can be used to deliver the water back to the display tank. The included fittings allow for two different tubing sizes. The Model 5500 can use 3/4" or 1" tubing on the barb connection. Note: The owner may want to use a cutting tool to trim off the 3/4" barb if they plan to use the 1" barb section, to avoid unnecessary restriction which results in lesser flow rates.
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    Pest of the Week - The Orange Worm 

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    Published on 01-20-2010 03:14 PM
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    In 2008, during a late night flashlight reef expedition, I discovered something new and somewhat alarming. When the light shone on the critter in question, it could be described as a bright orange worm. As soon as the worm sensed the light, it retracted with lightning speed deep into the rockwork's crevices, completely out of sight.

    Unsure of its identification, it is still a pest that needs to be removed from the reef aquarium. By relating my experience, I hope to help you learn what it looks like, how it acts, and how to remove it. Here is my story:
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    Coral of the Week - Birdsnest 

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    Published on 01-11-2010 02:32 AM
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    Birdsnest Coral - Seriatopora hystrix





    Origin: South Pacific - found in lagoons and reef crests in Tonga, Indo-Pacific, Fiji, and the Red Sea.
    Size: a single frag can become basketball-sized
    Depth: 6 - 35m
    Diet: Lighting (photosynthesis by symbiotic zooxanthellae) & micro-plankton
    Coloration: Pink; Golden Brown; Green; Yellow
    Difficulty: Easy for most addicts
    Temperament:
    Semi-peaceful

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    Fish of the Week - The Mystery Wrasse 

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    Published on 01-05-2010 02:31 PM
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    Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)



    The Mystery Wrasse is painted with vibrant colors and a whimsical face. You don't have to be a wrasse lover to want this particular species. Also referred to as a Whitebarred Wrasse because of a series of white vertical pinstripe-lines appearing on its body, it moves about the rockwork primarily for safety while scouring for snacks. The mixture of purple, blue, yellow and green all on ...
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    Invert of the Week - The Skunk Cleaner shrimp 

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    Published on 01-02-2010 12:59 AM
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    Skunk Cleaner Shrimp - Lysmata amboinensis





    A nice addition to any reef tank, the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp is an active worker of the clean up crew. It likes to hide in the rockwork primarily for protection, but is quick to venture out in the open for a good meal. They can be quite opportunistic when it comes to feeding, swimming up into the current to grab amorsel of drifting food.
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