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Dana Riddle A marine aquarist since childhood, and a reef hobbyist since the mid-1980's, Dana Riddle strives to bring cutting-edge information to reef keepers. He lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and is able to study coral reefs year round. His small laboratory has equipment necessary to examine corals in their natural environment and relate their requirements to artificially-created conditions. Dana is the author of the book ‘ The Captive Reef ” and has over 110 articles published in American and European hobby literature. He has made presentations in at many local, regional and national conferences over the last 8 years.
ABSTRACT: "Tide Pool Reefs of Kahalu'u, Hawaii – What They Tell Us About Reef Aquaria" The west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii offers some of the best water clarity in the world for snorkelers and divers, yet the coast is lined with overlooked shallow tide pools in which many coral species live and thrive. These corals can tell us much about how they adapt to intense light energy and spectral quality. Experiments are presently underway and not due for completion until just a few weeks prior to the IMAC conference. The examined corals exist in waters ~18-24” deep (depending upon the tides), so they are ideal for comparison with small aquaria. How much light do these corals receive in their natural environment? How much do they really need? Does an extended photoperiod really matter? How much red light do these corals receive and how does this relate to aquaria lamps? Does it matter? These are just a few of the issues being examined with the latest in scientific instrumentation. Attend the presentation for the answers!
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