The growth of smartphones and Internet-connected devices around the home has had a positive impact on the aquarium industry. Just like the rise of the connected home, we are seeing a rise in the connected aquarium. Each year we are…
Two Little Fishies Strontium Pronto coming soon
Two Little Fishies is teasing us with their MACNA strategy with this picture of its upcoming Strontium Pronto they will debut at next week’s show. TLF Strontium Pronto is pure anhydrous strontium chloride powder that will be available in a…
Indo-Pacific Nudibranchs and Sea Slugs get some love
Nudibranchs and sea slugs may not sound as interesting as all the designer corals and fish we see in the hobby, however in our opinion, these creatures are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures in the ocean. A…
New, extra slim Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 skimmer
The new, extra slim Royal Exclusiv Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 protein skimmer is a good choice if you are looking for the performance of a Bubble King skimmer without sacrificing sump space. Technology advances are making us more productive…
Monterey Bay gets new reality show
California’s Monterey Bay is getting its own reality TV show thanks to a partnership between PBS and the BBC showcasing marine life in Monterey Bay. For three nights starting August 31, viewers will get a live look at whales, sea…
Crossbreeding may be the key to coral survival in warming seas
Researchers are looking for ways to create a more heat resilient coral to battle the negative impacts of warming oceans. By mixing and matching corals of the same species from different latitudes, the team is hoping to find a way…
Clownfish will NOT be listed as a threatened or endangered species
Good news for the hobby as the potential threat of the clownfish being listed as a threatened or endangered has been averted. According to the National Marine Fisheries Service, the species does not warrant the listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The NMFS…
Hawaii’s reefs gets photographed for Google Street View
First the Great Barrier Reef, then Florida and now Hawaii is getting the Google Street View love. According to a recent Associated Press report, Hawaii’s reefs are getting mapped as part of a larger project by the XL Catlin Seaview…
Scientists use ‘Big Data’ to map ocean floors
The University of Sydney’s School of Geosciences is using big data to build digital maps of the ocean floors. Big data — a broad term describing data sets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate —…
CPR Aquatic releases LED refugium light for AquaFuge and AquaFugePS
CPR Aquatic released a series of LED refugium lighting for its hang-on-back AquaFuge and AquaFugePS refugium models. There isn’t too much information currently available however, the lights do come with a stand that fits on these models. There are currently three…