Conferences like MACNA are always fun, but there is always the challenge of finding the speaker schedule, locating all your favorite vendors and just staying on top of everything that is going on — especially where there is so much…
Aquatic Life Smart Buddie Booster Pump turns any RO/DI into a powered system
One of the smartest investments you can make in this hobby is in a good reverse osmosis system but the new Aquatic Life Smart Buddie Booster Pump is looking to take your current RO/DI system to the next level. What…
CAS finding success with hyperbaric chamber to decompress fish
The California Academy of Sciences is finding success in decompressing reef fish from depths around 300 ft. thanks to a unique hyperbaric decompression chamber that provides a safer alternative to piercing the swim bladder. The CAS’s Matt Wandell used a…
Acquario Ceará, South America’s largest aquarium set for 2015 debut, has strong US ties
The largest aquarium in South America, Acquario Ceará, is expected to open its doors in 2015. While this unique design and location may be enough for a cool story, there is an even more intriguing story behind the aquarium. The aquarium…
Avast Marine Vibe gets bigger, more international
The Avast Marine Vibe is getting bigger with a 4 liter model and is now availabe in a 220V, 55Hz for international markets. If you not familiar with the Avast Vibe, it literally shakes up your zeolite or other fluidized…
Trimma pajama and T. meranyx are two new exquisite species of deepwater nano gobies
A few new deepwater nano gobies from Indonesia have been described in a recent edition of the journal ZootaxaI that are sure to captivate you with their beauty. Here is information on two of the three new gobies described by Richard…
Maine brewery uses seaweed in latest beer
Craft breweries have been using odd ingredients to set them apart from the competition for a while but one brewery in Maine caught our attention when we learned they have a brew coming up made with seaweed. The Marshall Wharf…
IceCap is making a comeback, new Ice EcoSmart Ro/DI filter expected this fall
When IceCap shuttered operations a few years back, we figured the name would just live in the lore of the hobby but it appears IceCap is making a comeback thanks to Chris Conti and team at CoralVue have resurrected the…
JBJ releasing new SK-45 protein skimmer
The new JBJ SK-45 protein skimmer is a nan0-sized skimmer designed for use in smaller aquariums up to 45 gallons. Considering JBJ also makes one of the more popular all-in-one systems, the SK-45 nano skimmer is ideal for use in…
Skimz adds another DC pump to line up with new Skimz Zenvotec DC Pump
Skimz just added another DC pump to the line up with the new Skimz Zenvotec DC Pump. The new Skimz Zenvotec is a variable speed controllable DC pump delivering a high flow rate while keeping the power consumption on the…