The “Apple Store” of Aquariums: Why the Hype is Real for Lush Corals (Plus Their Reefapalooza Debut!)
If you’ve been scrolling through social media or talking with anyone in the Florida reefing community over the last year, you know the hype is very real. There’s a relatively new Local…
Three Solitary Showpiece Corals, Properly Understood: Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina in the Modern Reef Aquarium
Among large-polyp stony corals, few animals generate as much fascination, and as much confusion, as Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina. All three are solitary, fleshy, highly ornamental corals that occupy a similar visual category in the minds of reef aquarists: oversized…
The Next Evolution in Pico Reefing: PNW Custom’s New Micro Reef Controller Drops Today
If you have been paying any attention to the reefing world over the last few years, there is almost zero chance you’ve missed the explosive popularity of PNW Custom’s Micro Reef. Ever since the legendary Jake Adams published his spotlight…
Army Corps Of Engineers Pauses Port Everglades Expansion
In a landmark victory for marine conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially withdrawn its state permit application for the Port Everglades Expansion. This move marks the most significant breakthrough in a decade-long battle to protect Florida’s fragile coral ecosystems…
Pet Industry Consolidation Continues
Recent trends in the pet trade, marked by ongoing consolidations and acquisitions, have sparked both interest and concern. While these shifts offer the potential for increased efficiency, centralized assets, and the promise of improved customer service, the reality often looks…
USAQUA: A New Voice for the Aquarium Hobby
The United States Aquarium Association, better known as USAQUA, has recently emerged as a pivotal force in the world of aquatic advocacy. Launched by attorney and lifelong hobbyist Art Parola, USAQUA.org serves as the digital headquarters for a 501(c)(6) non-profit…
TUNZE Celebrates 66 Years of Innovation
TUNZE has been producing aquarium products enjoyed by aquarists globally for three generations. The newest addition, the ORCA Oscillating Wave pumps were on display recently at Reefstock Denver. If you attended Reefstock, you may have also seen the mobile rock…
We All Need a Snorkeling Llama
Whether you have kids or not, this children’s book belongs in your library. Duncan the Llama is an entertaining, beautifully illustrated exploration of the reef and its many inhabitants. We are proud of our friend Remy and excited for his…
USAQUA ALERT: The Hawaii Fishery needs YOUR testimony!
TO SIGN THE LETTER: https://supporthawaiifishers.com/#sign-the-letter The Hawaii Fishery has one more obstacle to overcome before permits are issued. We are in the home stretch. Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources has proposed regulations that must be approved by Land Board and…
Market Manipulation Branded as Conservation
Editorial on The Biota Group’s Yellow Tang Comment and Position There is a serious ethical problem when companies and investors try to use conservation policy to eliminate sustainable competitors and protect their own market position. That is what makes The…
