Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse is First New Cylix species from African Continent
A new species of Pygmy Pipehorse has been described from KwaZulu-Natal, on the eastern coast of South Africa. Cylix nkosi is only the second species in the genus Cylix, with the formerly…
The First Rule of (Coral) Fight Club is … – Coral Warfare at a Glance
While it may be a surprise to others, just about any self-respecting reef aquarist knows that corals fight. Life on the reef can be tumultuous for a sessile, brainless colony of polyps. In addition to unforgiving environmental conditions and relentless…
Orphek Launches OR4 Bars with Icon Dimmability Out of the Box, New Spectrum, Upgraded Chips, Sun and Moon Synchronization, and More
Orphek has just released the OR4, the newest version of its light bars. Since the OR3s, there have been many notable upgrades. Key Features: Unit Size, Specs and Price: There are four distinct bar sizes that are offered Available Spectrums:…
Growing Nuisance Algae to Feed Your Fish
Today is payday, Your local fish store has just unpacked a new shipment of marine animals and your significant other has given you the greenlight to go and pick out a new fish (or two)…What an exciting day! While driving…
Manmade Hybrid Hulong Grouper Becomes Established in the Wild
According to a recent paper, an aquaculture escapee has become established in the coastal waters of Hainan Island, China. The Hulong Hybrid grouper is a cross between Epinephelus fuscoguttatus and Epinephelus lanceolatus and was first produced in Malaysia in 2007.…
Reefkeeping Through Hurricane Helene as Milton Approaches
This hurricane season has been especially active in the Southeast. Sadly, just as several communities begin their recovery from Hurricane Helene, another major storm is already looming off the coast of Florida. I reached out to Austin Lee, a reef…
Fiji Yellow Porites is Back – and Worthy of Your Attention!
With Fiji recently reopening exports, I dove into what corals used to be exported from that area. As I looked, one specific coral caught my eye right away, the classic Yellow Porites. I have always personally enjoyed viewing the Mustard…
In Pursuit of Perfection: A Day in the Life of Advanced Aquarium Consultancy
Last week I visited Advanced Aquarium Consultancy, in Essex, England. I’ve been there several times before, I always recommend it, but this time I didn’t go there to shop, I went there to work. And gain a unique insight into…
Are Feather Stars STILL Best Left in the Ocean?
Feather stars and sea lilies are echinoderms classified within Class Crinoidea. They easily capture the hearts of new and seasoned hobbyists alike, and find their way into home aquariums due to their beautiful outer appearance and the graceful way they…
How to Protect Your Aquarium in Natural and Manmade Disasters
Wow, these past few days have certainly seen more than their fair share of disasters in Atlanta. We had Hurricane Helene rip through, flooding many homes, knocking down trees and powerlines, and shutting down the city. And if that wasn’t…
