American Reef Advanced Aquarists Edition - Season 1

Fresh Water Rays - Leopoldi and Pearl

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:58:38 -0400

AmericanReef.com returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium to meet with keeper, Rich Terrell, and to observe some freshwater Leopoldi and Pearl Rays from Brazil. Rich discusses ray nutrition and habits, demonstrates target feeding, and addresses concerns of the home hobbyist.

The Harlequin Shrimp

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:52:46 -0500

Eliminate nuisance starfish utilizing the natural appetites of the Harlequin Shrimp. Join Gary and Russ of AmericanReef.com as they shine the spotlight on these unique aquatic critters.

Controlling Aiptasia Naturally

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:06:17 -0500

This month, Russ Kikel and Gary Lindner (of AmericanReef.com’s ReefTutor weekly video podcast) demonstrate a simple way to naturally control Aiptasia. Watch as we eliminate these nuisance critters from a piece of live rock in minutes.

SECORE (SExual COral REproduction) - Part II

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:30:55 -0500

SECORE (Sexual Coral Reproduction), the international group dedicated to reef restoration and conservation research, has had amazing success recently in both rearing captive Acropora palmata, and out-planting these endangered corals on dead colonies, from larvae fertilized in the field. Join a discussion of this subject between Gary Linder of American Reef, and SECORE member Bob Snowden of The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Part 2 of 2.

SECORE (SExual COral REproduction) - Part I

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:27:30 -0500

Coral Reproduction Part II - Sexual vs Asexual

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:07:02 -0400

In Part Two, American Reef concludes our discussion of coral reproduction and captive propagation. We also talk about the conservation activities of SECORE (SExual COral REproduction). This international organization hopes to tackle reef conservation issues by increasing our knowledge of coral reproduction and husbandry, through the cooperation of zoos, public aquariums, and marine scientists.

Coral Reproduction Part I - Sexual vs Asexual

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:03:02 -0400

In the first of a multi-part series, AmericanReef.com goes behind the scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium’s coral propagation facility. We see how zoos and other facilities can responsibly populate their reef exhibits without stressing wild coral populations. Today’s discussion focuses on sexual versus asexual reproduction. Send all comments to Americanreef@me.com

Keeping Healthy Happy Sharks with Behavioral Management

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:30:41 -0400

AmericanReef.com goes behind the scenes at the 100,000 gallon mixed-species shark tank at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Bob Snowden, keeper, discusses the habits of the various sharks in the exhibit and demonstrates how behavioral management, with its target-training and station-training, reduces stress on the animals and allows individualized feeding and care.

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium - 1500 Gallon Reef Display - Part 1

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:28:41 -0400

Gary Lindner and Russ Kikel at AmericanReef.com bring you a two-part video tour of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s 1,500 gallon Indo-Pacific Reef tank. Part 1 presents the tank from the visitor’s viewpoint with identification of the various corals. Part 2 takes you behind-the-scenes with Pittsbugh Zoo’s, Bob Snowden. Bob discusses his husbandry techniques, covering areas such as feeding, coral propagation, water chemistry, and lighting.

Behind the Scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo - 1500 Gallon Reef Display - Part 2

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 06:09:43 -0400

Gary Lindner and Russ Kikel at AmericanReef.com bring you a two-part video tour of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s 1,500 gallon Indo-Pacific Reef tank. Part 1, presents the tank from the visitor’s viewpoint with identification of the various corals. Part 2, takes you behind-the-scenes with Pittsbugh Zoo’s, Bob Snowden. Bob discusses his husbandry techniques, covering areas such as feeding, coral propagation, water chemistry, and lighting.