Review – ‘Marine World’ Magazine

The opinion given of this magazine is of course my own. As the name suggests the publication is devoted to all things salty. I did wonder before I opened the covers as the name could relate to an absolutely huge range of possibilities. However, on closer inspection it is aimed at marine aquarists. A new issue of the magazine comes out every two months.

The magazine measures around 8″ wide by 12″ tall. The outer cover is glossy, good quality and fairly stiff which bodes well for longevity. Besides the magazine’s name at the top, there is a generalised list of contents. On the copy I am looking at, there is also a picture of a yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens). [Read more]

• How Gallonage Matters No matter how big or small an aquarium is they all have a gallonage which is often stated in the manufacturer’s documents. Some aquariums are...
• A Big Welcome To This Algae Overall, marine aquarists are a happy lot. It's not surprising really, the hobby can be quite challenging, is certainly fascinating, and, after a period of...
• Caulerpa Mention the word ‘algae’ to a marine aquarist and the aquarist’s face might turn white, before he or she spins round to look at their...
• Supplementation It is more likely that the reef aquarist will be involved in supplementation, though this is not exclusively so. In order to achieve a successful...
• The Yellow Tang This fish is one recognized by all marine aquarists; it is very popular and commonly kept. If a splash of colour is required then this...

• Powder Blue Tang : A Guide On Acanthurus Leucosternon by Roman Veaila One of the more popular surgeonfish, the Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus Leucosternon) is a common offering in the hobby. It has a...
• Fishing Report: August 15, 2009 Trying to decide where to fish or what to fish for this week? Let the following guide ensure that you have a decent week on...
• Marin County Hike of the Open Space Preserve at Santa Margarita Summary: This is a quarter mile flat loop hike that takes you along a tiny island dotted with oak trees. This is only a small...
• The Blue Tang : A Guide On The Most Popular Surgeonfish by Roman Veaila The Blue Tang (Paracanthurus Hepatus) enjoys the distinction of being one of the five most recognizable maine fishes along with the percula...
• The Yellow Tang : Care And Requirements Of Zebrasoma Flavescens by Roman Veaila The yellow tang (Zebrasoma Flavescens) along with the blue tang (paracanthurus Hepatus), percula clownfish (ocellaris and percula), Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loriculus) and...