Marine Fish & Reef USA 2004 Annual is now out for sale.

[Veng68]

Marine Fish & Reef USA 2004 Annual is now out for sale. :biggrin:

I was at Chapters Today & I was lucky enought to pick one up :smile:

Cheers,
Vic (Veng68)

[StirCrazy]

but is it worth buying this year? the 2002 one was awsome, the 2003 one sucked A** so how is this one?

Steve

[Veng68]

I'll have to tell you later......... still have not had a chance to read it.

Cheers,
Vic

[kuatto]

I thought it was pretty good readin.Some the topics include:
-Lionfish
-Reeftank lighting
-How to create a Deepsandbed
-Aquascaping
-Clams
-Triggerfish
-Soft corals
etc....

Jim

[Quinn]

Sounds to me like a typical issue of RK or AAOM, except not free. Are the articles longer than in the online mags? I wish RK and AAOM would combine and release a monthly print mag.

[StirCrazy]

I thought it was pretty good readin.Some the topics include:
-Lionfish
-Reeftank lighting
-How to create a Deepsandbed
-Aquascaping
-Clams
-Triggerfish
-Soft corals
etc....

Jim

Hmm how to create a DSB, At this point of time they should have included "how to remove a DSB" :mrgreen: seriously though that is a pretty old topic that has been done to death in mags for the last 2 years... it surprises me it would be in this one.

Steve

[kuatto]

the articles range from a couple of pages to 10 pages

[incoma]

I got it about a week ago the pictures are awesome. I found the articles vague and unfinished even for a newb like me. I would get into an article just as it was gettin interesting then its done. Err

[Veng68]

Marine Fish & Reef USA Annual 2004

Aquascaping the Coral Reef Aquarium
The creation of a beautiful reef system in your home is within your grasp
by: Randy Donowitz

Clams and Their Kin
Find out about the care, biology and conservation of clams, oyster, scallops and other bivalves.
by: Julian Sprung

Pathologic Conditions in Corals
Don’t give up hope for ailing corals – there are ways to help them.
by: Eric Borneman

Understanding Reef Tank Lighting
Successful reefkeeping and proper lighting go hand in hand.
by Sanjay Joshi

Benefits of Sand Beds
Sand Beds have a lot to offer toward a healthy reef.
by Richard Harker

Lionfish: Reigning Kings of the Reef
Venomous, yes – but lionfish add majesty to a home aquarium.
by Scott W. Michael

Soft Coral Microanatomy
Learn about composition and function in these invertebrates.
by Michael P. Janes

Basslets: The Peaceful Groupers
The group of “small basses” includes some ideal candidates for the reef tank.
by Jay Hemdal & Jeff Kurtz

Benthic Communities In the Reef Aquarium
With substrate comes bottom-dwelling creatures.
by Gregory Schiemer

Live Rock Hitch Hikers
Some of these creatures are downright dangerous.
by Ronald L. Shimek Ph.D

Triggerfishes and Filefishes
Despite their appearance, these are highly evolved fish.
by Alf Jacob Nilsen.