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Bashsea I-SEA coral viewer impresses

One thing about Bashsea’s products is they immediately grab your attention and this is the same for one of the company’s latest additions — the Bashsea I-SEA Coral Viewer. Made with thick acrylic in four colors, it also includes some…

Take our Black Friday shopping survey!

Black Friday is right around the corner! Not only is this a great time to get a new toaster or TV, it is a great time to grab some deals around the aquarium. We wanted to see how you, the…

SeaWorld overhauls tanks, begins transition to more interactive orca experience

Coming off the heels of yesterday’s news that SeaWorld San Diego will begin phasing out the live orca shows in favor of more natural, informational experience, the team started retrofitting the killer whale tanks to support this new direction. In…

SeaWorld to phase out orca shows

For animal rights activists, it is a huge win and probably the right move, as SeaWorld San Diego has announced the end of its hallmark orca whale shows in favor of a more informative experience. There has been a lot…

Monaco will install 3D printed reefs to battle declining reefs

Global warming is rearing its ugly head around on the world’s reefs and Monaco is taking an interesting path to help rejuvenate strained reefs by using 3D printed reefs to help sustain its reefs. The plan is to install six 3D…

Pacific Sun Sentry ATO now available

The Pacific Sun Sentry ATO is another option for those of you looking for an upgrade to your auto-topoff control system. Coming in two different models to tap into a pump or to connect directly to your RO/DI system, the…

Innvovative DIY Skimmate locker for less than $10

We’re big fans of DIY and while we appreciate finely tuned DIY acrylicsmithing, there is just something pleasant about quick, cheap and effective DIY projects that just work. This DIY skimmate locker is a prime example. Constructed with re-purposed parts…

‘Project Coral’ fundraising event slated for November 14 at UK’s Charterhouse Aquatics

Project Coral has been a creative and revolutionary project spearheaded by Jamie Craggs curator of the UK’s Horniman Aquarium and they are hosting a fundraising event on November 14 to ensure the project continues. You may recall, Project Coral is behind the…

Precision Marine releases ATOC 5 Pro Auto Top-Off Container

The new Precision Marine ATOC 5 Pro Auto Top-Off (ATO) container is a nifty looking canister to keep your “behind the scenes” equipment looking as nice as your display. We’ve gotten more sophisticated with our aquariums over the years and…

Avast Marine Vibe, now a DIY kit, shakes your zeolite for you

The Avast Marine Vibe automatic zeolite reactoris now available as a DIY kit. The Vibe uses springs and a periodic shaking to release the mulm off of zeolite to keep zeolite reactors running efficiently. We covered the Avast Marine Vibe…