Focus Stacking and stereoscopic imaging using Helicon Focus

Focus stacking and stereoscoping imaging are some unique new ways to take your photography further. Not many things make me stand back and say “wow”, but that was recently the case. The reason for this was the discovery of a…

HM Digital FM-2 filter monitor, volumizer keeps tabs on your RO/DI system

The HM Digital FM-2 filter monitor and volumizer is a nifty tool for keeping track of when to change out your reverse osmosis and de-ionization unit’s filters. The simple digital display can track up to five stages by both time…

Giant jellyfish invade Japanese waters

Gigantic jellyfish, weighing up to quarter ton (450 lbs) and reaching up to six feet in diameter, are moving Northward invading Japanese waters and plaguing the local fishing industries. The Nomura jellies (Nemopilema nomurai) are tainting and killing fish in…

Reef Mystique’s rimless 22 gallon and 52 gallon aquariums

We received these shots of a new glass aquarium setup, the company named Reef Mystique is producing them. Reef Mystique isn’t sacrificing quality, with both of these aquariums receiving top notches in the quality department. There are two sizes, both…

CORAL Magazine tests digital waters

More and more publications are moving online and one of our favorites CORAL Magazine is testing out a digital rendition of the reefing magazine. CORAL Magazine is taking the approach of using third-party online publishers to make the content mimic…

Get interactive with MASNA Live

MASNA has been doing some great things around the hobby lately and are taking to the internet with a live, interactive monthly chat session aptly called “MASNA Live” featuring a Q&A session with a new guest speaker each month. MASNA…

Quality Marine bringing Cook Island aquacultured clams back to the U.S.

Cook Island aquacultured clams are set to return to the U.S. aquarium market thanks to the efforts of livestock wholesaler Quality Marine. Following some changes to the CITES permitting process for Tridacna, after few years of legal wrangling Quality Marine…

November issue of Advanced Aquarist hits the digital shelves

The November issue of Advanced Aquarists has gone live with a diversity of articles that target aquarists from beginners to advanced. Although not necessarily aimed at the beginners, Terry’s advanced aquascaping session and Dana Riddle’s DIY glossary are useful tools…

Planctonite introduces sweeper for protein skimmers

Planctonite, a small company from Spain has introduced a “sweeper” similar to a skim clean which will clean the inside of your protein skimmer. Planctonite says  that it could be connected to a timer such as a ProFilux or other…

Jellyfish-eating coral caught in the act

Recently scientists from Israel encountered a strange sight—a coral eating a jellyfish in the Red Sea. We saw this news posted on the BBC’s website and did a bit more digging. Typically larger predators are the animals taking advantage of…