Here we are in 2018 with our first Friday Smorgasbord of the new year. While compiling some great stories, we noticed a bit of a dark theme emerging, therefore we dubbed this the “Death and Taxes” edition. Hopefully you will…
Neptune COR pumps finally shipping
The Neptune COR return pumps that were teased over two years ago at MACNA have finally began shipping just before the holidays. The Neptune COR-15 and Neptune COR-20 are variable speed, brushless, DC-driven centrifugal pumps designed to be intelligent, energy-efficient…
Marine Metal Bubble Top Combo is a great way to transport fish
The Marine Metal Bubbles Top Combo is a great addition to have transport fish or just in case of an emergency. The kit features a universal 5 gallon lid with the company’s Bubble Box Aerator turning any bucket into a…
Zappos sleeps with the fishes thank to the ‘Tanked’ crew
Companies like Zappos are interested in providing unique company perks to not only recruit and retain employees, but to provide for their health and well being. Since studies have shown short naps or relaxation time can improve productivity and performance,…
Elos America tabs Bashsea to deliver life-support systems
Two of our favorite companies — Elos and Bashsea Aquatics — are teaming up to deliver a pretty incredible complete aquariums system. Elos America has tabbed Bashea to build and co-brand the life support systems for their line aquariums. The…
Synergy Reef TS-44 Sump is one psychedelic Triton method sump
The Synergy Reef TS-44 sump combines their cool color laminated sumps with a Triton method inspired design. These were showcased at MACNA, but in case you didn’t get there, the video below gives a nice visual walkthrough. Like other methods…
Cold East Coast weather making sharkcicles, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy responds
The cold weather that hit the U.S. last week is making an impact on creatures sharks as well. In a Facebook post, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy shared some images of a pair of thresher sharks that were stranded on shore and…
CthulhuAmongUs: A new giant octopus discovered
A new species of giant octopus was recently discovered right underneath out noses. It seems there are actually two giant pacific species we’ve been lumping under one name — the Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO). Although it doesn’t have an official…
Holiday ornament from the sea? Video of feather star is stunning
This stunning video of a feather star is a reminder of just how wonderful and majestic the creatures of the sea can be. Like a special holiday ornament, the feather star have been around for a few New Year’s celebrations…
Wavereef’s R1 is the Latest in its Protein Skimmer Line
The Wavereef R1 Protein Skimmer is the latest line of internal protein skimmers from the company released earlier this year. Using an AC needlewheel pump designed to their specs and a patented skimming system according to the data we received.…