Julian is a biologist, author, speaker, photographer, aquarium design consultant, and a partner in the Aquarium Company "Two Little Fishies, Inc." He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology in 1988. Since then he has written various articles for many magazines, including Freshwater Aquariums and Marine Aquariums (FAMA) where he also has had a monthly column called "Reef Notes." He was also the Aquarium Frontiers Science Editor from 1993 to 1995. In 1991 Julian wrote and narrated the video, "An Introduction to the Hobby of Reef Keeping," which was the first product of Two Little Fishies. The company now published books and CD’s and manufactures a variety of well-known and popular aquarium products.
Julian and Charles Delbeek wrote "The Reef Aquarium’ Vol. One and Two, which are considered by many as bibles on the subject of reef aquariums. Julian’s "Reef Notes, Revisited and Revised" are a compilation of his original Reef Notes Q&A in FAMA plus additional notes and up to date information along with notes pointing out changes of opinion or errors. He has also began an ‘Oceanographic Series’ of guides that have included "Algae: A problem Solver" and "Invertebrates: A Quick Reference."
His approach to aquarium keeping is to study the living ecosystem while keeping the technical support system simple. By promoting this philosophy he intends to increase the enjoyment of the hobby and attract those who might otherwise be deterred by the cost and complexity of high tech systems. I’ve known Julian for about twenty years and consider him a good friend, besides a mentor.