Boris Bielan’s Azoox system is 800 gallons of non-photosynthetic coral heaven
There are azoox aquariums and then there are massive azoox aquariums. At a little over 13 feet long by 39 inches by 26 inches, Bories Bielan’s azoox system falls into the latter category. Based on scale alone this is perhaps one of the most impressive azoox systems we’ve seen, especially since the 800 gallons of Read More
Fauna Marin gets new US distributor in Oculus Aquatics
Germany’s Fauna Marin is getting more North American exposure with Los Angeles-based Oculus Aquatics announcing it is now a distributor for the product line. According to the email distributed to the Oculus distribution list, the wholesaler is going to be carrying Fauna Marin fish, coral and clam food along with Ultra Algea-X. The company plans on Read More
Fauna Marine is releasing three part bacteria additive line starting with Marine Bakto Blend
The Fauna Marin Marine Bakto Blend is an interesting concept, and not just because of bacteria. Marine Bakto Blend is to be the first of a three part bacteria additive Fauna Marin is set to release in full later this year. Considering that we’ve never really seen three part bacteria solutions in the hobby just Read More
Predatory Ricordea yuma comes to life in time lapse feeding video
We are graced today with a second exceptional marine aquarium video, this time featuring a Ricordea chomping on some pelleted coral food. We’ve all seen videos of LPS corals mowing down pelleted food, Scolies are exceptionally fun to do this with since they have such prodigious feeder tentacles. But this is no ordinary Yuma, the Ricordea cast Read More
Coral food recipe causes insane feeding response in Frédeau’s reef tank
This coral feeding video of Frédeau’s reef (aka Gloupe) shows just how impressive coral feeding responses can be when the right ingredients are used. We all know you are suppose to feed your corals for maximum growth rates and color and in the past couple of years the popularity of feeding corals has exploded, with Read More
New Professional Sea Salt from Fauna Marin
Fauna Marin, the boutique supplement company out of Germany is getting into the salt business for the US market. Fauna Marin’s Professional sea salt is expected to arrive state-side very soon according to sources from Fauna Marin. The salt which has already been available in Europe for some time promises to give you water that Read More
Fauna Marin FxM Calculator now hosted at Euroreefers.eu
Apparently Fauna Marin is not hosting the FxM Calc dosing calculator anymore but the handy calculator is now available for download at the Euroreefers.eu forum. For those of you using the balling method,. teh FxM calculator was a great way to figure out exactly how much of each component you need for your system. It Read More
Fauna Marin Dosing Pump released in US
The Fauna Marin Dosing Pump had its official US release this past weekend and will begin to ship to stores this week. Each unit will come with three peristaltic pumps and will include a 5 kg set of Fauna Marin Balling Salts and the option to add Fauna Marin’s Trace B Balling elements. Included with Read More
Fish food news from Fauna Marin, Elos and New Era Aquaculture
We’re not sure what has prompted a slew of aquarium food manufacturers to out their respective feedings strategies and guides all at once, but to quote Bulk Reef Supply on fish food manufacturer’s marketing: “most reefers tend to ignore it, and just pick one”. Never the less we now have some more substantial information about Read More
The non-Photosynthetic reef tank of Mike Cao is what Azoox reefing all about
Unless you’ve been living under a piece of live rock for most of 2010, you may have noticed that non-Photosynthetic and azooxanthellae corals have been increasing in popularity. New species have been entering the trade, aquarium stores have started dedicating a section of their site to these corals, and a while ago “the dark side Read More