Completed 2008 courses

Reef Chemistry Review - closed (Jan08)

A review of the basic chemistry of a reef aquarium. This course starts with the basics of matter interaction and winds up with the more difficult concept of the buffering system responsible for a stable tank.

Reef Microbiology - closed (Jan08)

This course details the current scientific knowledge behind the microbial ecology of the reef, especially as it regards the maintenance of a marine aquarium.

Fish Husbandry - closed (April 08)

This class will introduce you into the world of marine fish husbandry, from basic biology and taxonomy, to principles and procedures used to insure that these animals live out long and healthy lives under your care. You’ll learn how to select the proper equipment, and be guided on how to set up your system in a way that suits the fish that you’ve chosen and the environment that you would like to emulate. Most importantly, you’ll learn to avoid all the mistakes that are so easily made when learning to keep these amazing animals. The class will cover the tendencies and idiosyncrasies of various families of marine fish, how they interact with each other, and how to keep them together without experiencing the problems that plague so many aquarists. You’ll learn how to manage and avoid diseases that commonly infect and often kill so many captive marine fish. You’ll learn what you must do, and as importantly, what you must not do in order to excel as a marine fish keeper.

Aquarium Photography - closed (fall 08)

This course will teach the basics of photographing aquariums and their inhabitants. It will cover lighting, editing, and all of what you need to make spectacular images of your favorite fish or corals.