Americanreef - Keeping Saltwater and Coral Reef Aquariums by Learning from Advanced Aquarists

In part two of this two part series, AmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits with Mike Paletta at his home near Pittsburgh, PA. Mike presents his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium. In this video he shares details relating to reef tank husbandry, aiptasia control and LED lighting, offering the new hobbyist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.

In part one of this two part series, AmericanReef’s Russ Kikel visits with Mike Paletta at his home near Pittsburgh, PA. Mike presents his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium. In this video he shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice.

In this video, presented by AmericanReef.com, we take a tank tour of Mike Paletta's 300 Gallon Mixed Reef Aquarium - In part one of this video series, Mike presents his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium and shares details relating to how to set up a coral reef saltwater aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.

AmericanReef’s Russ Kikel visits with Brian Taimuty at his store Wet Pets and Friends in McMurray, PA. Brian presents the store’s 460 gallon LED mixed reef aquarium. In this video he shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice.

How to Breed Discus Fish - Presented by WetPets & AmericanReef.com where you can view over 200 educational videos on how to set up and keep a coral reef aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.

Setting Up a Discus Fish Aquarium - Presented by WetPets & AmericanReef.com where you can view over 200 educational videos on how to set up and keep a coral reef aquarium. For over 200 additional videos visit www.AmericanReef.com.

If you’re thinking of starting up a seahorse tank, then this episode is for you. Join AmericanReef as we interview a unique and successful hobbyist who has been keeping these amazing sea creatures for close to half of his life.

American Reef returns to Reef Systems Coral Farms, a collaborator in an important study of how both global warming and increasing ocean acidity affect coral life. Researchers from Ohio State University, the University of Delaware, and the University of Georgia plan to identify corals resilient to these stressful conditions, as well as pinpoint factors that could fortify resiliency. Known as the 4Coral Research Group, these scientists hope the results of their experiment can be used by conservationists to focus their preservation efforts. Part 2 of a 2 part series.

American Reef returns to Reef Systems Coral Farms, a collaborator in an important study of how both global warming and increasing ocean acidity affect coral life. Researchers from Ohio State University, the University of Delaware, and the University of Georgia plan to identify corals resilient to these stressful conditions, as well as pinpoint factors that could fortify resiliency. Known as the 4Coral Research Group, these scientists hope the results of their experiment can be used by conservationists to focus their preservation efforts. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

AmericanReef’s Russ Kikel visits Penn State’s Dr. Sanjay Joshi at his home in central Pennsylvania. Sanjay discusses the design points he considered when converting his 180 gallon coral reef display to a spectacular 500-gallon reef tank. He shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. Part 2 of a 2 part series.

AmericanReef’s Russ Kikel visits Penn State’s Dr. Sanjay Joshi at his home in central Pennsylvania. Sanjay discusses the design points he considered when converting his 180 gallon coral reef display to a spectacular 500-gallon reef tank. He shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

American Reef invites you to take advantage of over 30 years of discus fish-breeding experience, as we once again visit Brian Taimuty at Wet Pets and Friends in McMurray, PA. Brian reveals specific details on how he successfully breeds these beautiful fish, giving you enough information to try it for yourself. As always, just send any questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

In this episode, expert  fishbreeder Brian Taimuty gives Advanced Aquarists' viewers invaluable information on successfully keeping Discus fish. Brian and his family have been breeding fish since the 1960s, and together own Wet Pets and Friends in McMurray, PA.. As always, just send any questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

It’s a girl! The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has succeeded in breeding a sea lion pup for the second year in a row! Join American Reef as we showcase this achievement and learn a little more about the habits of these amazing animals. As always, just send any questions to AmericanReef@me.com.

Russ goes behind the scene at Todd Melman’s coral farming facility, Coral Reef Systems. Todd explains how he maintains his facility, and details the pros of purchasing aqua-cultured specimens over wild-caught animals. As always, just send any questions to AmericanReef@me.com.