Articles tagged: copepod
- Practice
Refugium in practice — structure, macroalgae and daily management
The refugium's four biological functions, macroalgae species comparison, lighting, reverse cycle, trace element compensation, harvest schedule and comparison with Chaeto reactors.
- Deep dive
Refugium — microfauna, trace element chemistry and biological balance
Copepod ecology under predation pressure, macroalgae trace element mechanisms, DOC dynamics, the refugium's role in competitive ecology and the microbial loop.
- Practice
Zooplankton and phytoplankton — practical addition, dosing and maintenance
Practical protocol for seeding, dosing and maintaining phytoplankton and copepods in the reef aquarium.
- Deep dive
Zooplankton and phytoplankton in the reef aquarium — biological basis and ecological significance
Plankton biology, copepod fatty acids, the microbial loop and the ecological significance of heterotrophy in the reef aquarium.