The Abyss DVR from Planctonite is a novel new product for underwater video recording where normal cameras cannot go. The Abyss DVR is supplied with a magnetic mount for easy attachment to the aquarium glass and an actuating arm for…
Hemiscyllum michaeli: a new bamboo shark gets treated to Scott Michael’s name
Hemiscyllum michaeli is a new species of epaulette / bamboo shark from Papua new Guinea that was recently described by Allen & Dudgeon in the latest issue of Aqua. The epaulette sharks are a group of shallow water elongated sharks…
Great Barrier Reef marine reserves aiding in reef’s health
A new study was just released showing positive effects from the use of marine reserves on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef benefiting the overall health and resilience of the fragile marine ecosystem. The research found rapid increases in fish and some…
Xylene tanker runs aground at Clipperton Island, 10,000 tons of chemicals threaten the ecosystem
We are getting reports that a chemical tanker carrying 10,000 tons of Xylene has run aground on Clipperton Island. The Tahiti Press reported the story almost 10 days ago but at the time it was believed that the hull was…
OceanProp 15000 from AquaMedic: weighing on this hefty propeller pump
Although propeller water pumps have long since taken over the in-tank circulation of reef aquarium water, the OceanProp 15000 is the first such product offering from AquaMedic. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the smallest and 10 being…
Danilo Ronchi reviews the Elos REA 120 calcium reactor
Danilo Ronchi, the avid reef aquarist behind Dani Reef decided to review the Elos REA 120 media reactor. The reactor itself is powered by a very large Eheim 1260 pump and Danilo does a great job breaking down the many…
Planctonite secures North American Distributor Aquarium Specialty
Aquarium Specialty has secured the rights to distribute Planctonite’s aquarium products. Planctonite has a wide range of products for saltwater aquariums including their stair style frag holder along with their more popular sweeper for protein skimmers. The sweeper is an…
The Rise of Nano Tanks, A New Reason to Think Small
The other day, as I was playing with my (gasp!) freshwater nano-paludarium, it occurred to me that I have become a hardcore fan of nano aquariums. I was inspired to write of my new-found love for these tanks when I…
Octopus rubescens and Low Tides are awesome
If you live near the coast of any ocean, you probably know that tide pooling is great fun. Whats even more fun, is waiting until there is a very low tide, and then going to your local marine protected area…
Goniopora tenuidens, the blue Goni gets the spiral fusion treatment
Justin Credabel has been one of our reefing homeys for many years now and as logn as we’ve known him he has had a long standing love affair with flowerpot corals. In addition to making really creative and adorable music…
