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Article from Reef.org Brevard Area Reef Society (BARS) Beginners Guide to Setting up a Reef Tank A. Tank Basics B. Stand and Hood Selection C. Lighting - The Great Debate D. Sump E. Filtration F. Water Quality G. Sandbed and Rock H. Curing K. Timing I. Source of Livestock J. Detritivores L. Livestock selection N. Maintenance A word about setting up reef tanks When you set up a reef tank, you are making a commitment to maintaining as close to an ideal environment as you can for the corals, fish, and other invertebrates you will be housing. You need to research everything before you begin, it will save you money, frustration, and animal lives. There are tons of resources available in online libraries, books, online bulletin boards, and chat groups. Read, read, then read again. There are many different opinions in this hobby, some wives tales, and a great deal of 'making it up'. We suggest you read everything available to you and form your own opinions. Investin

In order for your garden pond to function properly you will need a  pond filter . The  pond filters  in our kits are designed to be the very finest in the industry and are constructed out of heavy duty materials to ensure years of reliable use. Mechanical Pond Filtration Included in every pond kit is a stainless steel mechanical  pond filter . The filter is constructed of 316 surgical grade stainless steel and features a fine mesh to catch any potentially damaging debris or string algae. Water is swept through the  pond skimmer  and into the mechanical pond filter where it is kept until the filter is cleaned. Cleaning the mechanical pond filter is pretty simple, smiply open the access cap, pull the filter out by the handle, hose it off and replace. To perform an even deeper clean the mesh basket can be removed from the handle by removing a bolt on the bottom. Different mesh sizes are avaliable to customize your  garden pond filter  to the debris falling into your pond. Biolo

1. When you call us to have your computer moved, be sure to leave it buried under half a ton of postcards, baby pictures, stuffed animals, dried flowers, bowling trophies and children’s art. We don’t have a life, and we find it deeply moving to catch a fleeting glimpse of yours. 2. Don’t write anything down. Ever. We can play back the error messages from here. 3. When an I.T. person says he’s coming right over, go for coffee. That way you won’t be there when we need your password. It’s nothing for us to remember 300 screen saver passwords. 4. When you call the help desk, state what you want, not what’s keeping you from getting it. We don’t need to know that you can’t get into your mail because your computer won’t power on at all. 6. When I.T. support sends you an E-Mail with high importance, delete it at once. We’re just testing. 7. When an I.T. person is eating lunch at his desk, walk right in and spill your guts right out. We exist only to serve. 8. Send urgent email a

1. When you call us to have your computer moved, be sure to leave it buried under half a ton of postcards, baby pictures, stuffed animals, dried flowers, bowling trophies and children’s art. We don’t have a life, and we find it deeply moving to catch a fleeting glimpse of yours. 2. Don’t write anything down. Ever. We can play back the error messages from here. 3. When an I.T. person says he’s coming right over, go for coffee. That way you won’t be there when we need your password. It’s nothing for us to remember 300 screen saver passwords. 4. When you call the help desk, state what you want, not what’s keeping you from getting it. We don’t need to know that you can’t get into your mail because your computer won’t power on at all. 6. When I.T. support sends you an E-Mail with high importance, delete it at once. We’re just testing. 7. When an I.T. person is eating lunch at his desk, walk right in and spill your guts right out. We exist only to serve. 8. Send urgent email a

Is it really safe to swim in a public pool? While reading this morning's newspaper, this headline caught my eye: "Phoenix closes all city pools." The article explained that an intestinal parasite called Cryptosporidium  was discovered at one location. There is one confirmed case in addition to 29 others who are suffering diarrhea from the disease. As a precaution, all the city pools will be closed for cleaning at least for the next few days. Naturally, my first reaction was...YUCK! After voicing my disgust, I wanted to know more about the cleanliness and safety of public pool water. Most of us have joyfully splashed in a public swimming pool or water park at one time or another, but few people consider what could be living in that inviting blue water. We assume the water is highly chlorinated, rendering it germ free. While it is true that chlorination will kill pathogens such as  E. coli  and  shigella , other parasites re

How To Grow Papaya Fruit All Year Round I love growing papaya. They are easy to grow (once you know how to!), they are quick to fruit and they fruit all year round. I can use them both ripe or green, I can feed them to my chickens, and they attract lots of wild birds into my garden. Papayas are fast growing shade trees, and they look really good, too. Growing papaya from seed is the easiest and most successful way to get started. And of course it's also the cheapest. You can grow papayas using seed from shop bought papayas. However, the papaya can be a finicky plant... Papayas are easy to grow, but not necessarily so easy to keep alive and get good fruit from. Below I tell you  how you can easily grow papaya from seed , and how you can  ensure a good supply of fruit all year round . Growing Papaya Papaya originated in the lowland tropics of South America, but today you find papayas growing everywhere in the tropics and subtropics. It often grows wild, and every tr