lt;No (if your puffer is BW), just start adding marine salt to your next water change. Most folks really don't add very much salt at 1st. You'll need a hydrometer to measure it. Start at a SG (specific gravity, a measurement of salt with a hydrometer) of 1.002 & raise the SG .002, every weekly water change. Make sure to dissolve the salt in a bucket, before adding to your tank. For a rough estimate, it takes around a cup of salt/5gal, to raise the SG .005.

Yes, scientific research has shown in many experiments, that the fish stock inside a closed area recovers (only where these were fished before). Fish become more numerous and bigger. It benefits particularly the large predators. Most studies report an increase of about 2-3 times to what is found outside. However, this affects only the exploited species. The thousands of other species remain unaffected, except that they may be more likely to be eaten by the larger predators.

In 2004, scientists completed a study on the permanent de-facto marine reserve around the Cape Canaveral rocket launch site. They tagged fish inside and outside the reserve and followed their movements. To everyone's surprise, fish inside stayed inside but those outside migrated into the reserve, never to leave. Inside the reserve, the tagged fish were lost, presumably due to predation. The scientists concluded that the marine reserve acted as a sink (like a bottomless pit) to fish.

Fish cannot read maps. They do not know where a safe area begins or ends. The only clue they have is that it is safe where a lot of fish are found (humans do so too). Helping safety in numbers, is one reason why feeding the fish inside a protected area is not a bad idea. There exists a vast difference between migratory and resident species. Migratory species move in and out frequently. Resident species invariably maintain a territory, which they defend against competitors.

Currently we do not permit people to create or add custom fish for Marine Aquarium. There are many reasons, but the most important is that while we trust an artisan would be motivated, and even capable of creating a truly wonderful masterpiece, there are others that might not, and a version were to get out that was less than the highest quality, it might reflect poorly on us. If you are interesting in creating fish or wildlife for our company, we are always seeking talented artist.

The salt-water drink is a great laxative which provides an inner body cleanse but if the taste of the sea salt water is uncomfortable for you, you can substitute it for another cup of the herbal laxative tea instead.

Stress is any external influence that weakens a fish's resistance to disease i.e. a sudden change in temperature, pH, ammonia, carbon dioxide levels, or other environmental conditions. These stresses reduce the fish's resistance to disease; thus, changes in a tank should always be made gradually.

It is thought that new recruits drop out of the plankton without preference for where (randomly). Assuming this is true, a marine reserve will receive as many newcomers as outside, per area. But inside the reserve there are more and larger predators (which has been demonstrated), thus their survival chance is less than outside. Marine reserves do not produce more recruits.

Like an oasis in the desert, all forms of coral life are quickly attracted to Biorock reefs. Many forms of reef life have been observed to be attracted to the structures, and none repelled. However it is the organisms with limestone skeletons, such as corals, clams, oysters, barnacles, tube worms and sand-producing algae that are especially benefited, allowing them to outgrow weedy algae that often smothers and kills corals in polluted waters.

Chloramines affect salt water fish just as they effect fresh water fish. Chloramines will have to be removed if the water used to make salt water solution comes from a chloraminated supply.

Ponds need to be fertilized just as we fertilize out fields and gardens. Any kind of animal manure makes good fertilizer.

No, all of our vessel have heads (bathrooms) and hot showers, and our water maker produces enough fresh water for regular bathing.

Yes. Seawater contains many positive and negative ions which can react with and cause irritation to the skin surface. The non-ionic property of the film formed by the produts prevents this chemical reaction from happening. Yes. Laboratory testing has proven that the film formed by the products can repel all type of body fluids.

Using www.evans-lambert.com shows our sentimental side as this domain name predates the creation of our company. Our internet presence started with the innocent gift from Mary's cousin Neal. We were still very active on eBay and didn't have a real "company" name. When we first started to sell off eBay, this was the domain we started with. Naturally it has a special place in our hearts. However we also currently own www.theothersideofthesun.com, www.othersideofthesun.

How often and also how much water gets changed in one sitting varies among cichlid hobbyists. A typical regime involves changing 25% of the tank volume weekly. Other aquarists may change a greater amount of water only biweekly. But, exactly how much needs to be changed also depends on the number and type of cichlids kept. A tank that is heavily stocked with fish requires more frequent water changes of larger volume than one with few inhabitants.

There are several ways to successfully perform a water change. Some cichlid hobbyists use elaborate plumbing that constantly supplies fresh water to the aquarium. Others prefer a hose that attaches to the sink that utilizes gravity to siphon out the dirty water and add fresh water via the same tube. Even more common is the useful device called a gravel vacuum.

Yes, fish experience pain, just not the same way people do. It is cruel to make a fish suffer needlessly, just like it would be for any other animal. There used to be doubts whether fish could suffer, but nowadays most scientists no longer have these doubts. Partly because of this, the government has made a law that forbids fishing with live bait. In 2002 the killing of eels in salt baths will be banned, because the animals suffer needlessly.