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Large magnetic frag shelves from Alternative Reef are pretty cool

We’ve liked the products and creativity of the Alternative Reef over the years and we got into serious envy mode when we saw these large frag shelves the team built for Reefapoalooza in Orlando. Collecting frags is an addictive part…

How much are the oceans worth? At least $24 trillion

The world’s oceans are worth at least $24 trillion according to a recent report by the published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). On the flip side, the overall economic value is threatened by pollution, climate change and…

Happy Earth Day 2015! What will you do today to help?

Today is Earth Day and it is a reminder that what we do for the environment, both positive and negative, has an impact. While we advocate being Earth smart the other 364 days of the year, Earth Day is a…

Mislabeled container may have caused Texas State Aquarium catastrophe

It look as if a mislabeled container is the reason the Texas State Aquarium suffered catastrophic die-off in its display aquariums after treating for a parasite. According to the aquarium’s Facebook page, it appears the wrong chemical was unintentionally added…

Instantpond lets you take your outdoor koi pond with you

Instandponds are an intriguing portable outdoor pond that allows you to easily disassemble and move the koi pond in case you move or re-landscape your yard. The main trouble with outdoor koi ponds is the effort, energy and expense to…

Volx Japan releasing GrassyCube LED module soon

Volx Japan is set to release the GrassyCube LED module in June. Volx Japan has been an interesting company to watch from afar and the company seems to have a good following with Japanese reefers. From what we can gather in…

Modular artificial reef wins PopSci Invention Awards

A modular artificial reef structure won the environmental category in the Popular Science Invention Awards. The unique design of the Modular Artificial Reef Structure (MARS) solves the problem of large, heavy and expensive artificial reefs currently employed in most instances.…

Innovative Marine Gourmet Grazer will put your feeding clips out of work

The Innovative Marine Gourmet Grazer will put your feeding clips out of work. The simple design is an improved way to feed dried seaweed to your grazing fish that utilized a PVC snap lock package that many holes to secure…

Innovative Marine Gourmet Defroster thaws, separates and dispenses your frozen food

The Innovative Marine Gourmet Defroster is another product released in the company’s Gourmet Gadgets line today. The Gourmet Defroster is an ingenious 3-in-1 tool that thaws, separates and dispenses your frozen food. Made of cast acrylic, the defroster mounts to the…

Innovative Marine Gourmet Grinder a handy way to regulate your flake and pellet foods

The Innovative Marine AUQA Gadget Gourmet Grinder is one of a series of Gourmet Gadgets the company is releasing today. Most of us have been through the process of taking a pinch of flake food or pellets and rubbing them…