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How PE Mysis blister packs are made [VIDEO]

One thing that never gets old for us is getting a look behind the scenes and thanks to Piscine Energetics we get this behind the scenes look at how the company makes its PE Mysis blister packs. Company president Nuri Fisher…

This new mystery box from Coralux wants to control your lights

We came across this upcoming LED controller from a startup called Coralux and needless to say the upcoming Coralux Storm and Storm X have piqued our interest, especially since we appreciate Arduino programmed devices. Right now these controllers are in beta…

Two new coral species found off West Coast of North America

Two new species of octocoral have been discovered off the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada. The new corals were discovered in a tide pool in San Diego and the other off the coast of British Columbia. Octocorals are…

CeramEco partners with Aquarium Specialty to distribute Vida Rock

We’ve been fans of the CeramEco Vida Rock as a green alternative to traditional live rock, however being able to get your hands on it wasn’t always easy. A new partnership between CeramEco and Aquarium Specialty is good news as…

Friday Smorgasbord: World Ocean Day edition (June 8)

Saturday, June 8 is World Ocean Day (WOD) and to commemorate the day, we’re dedicating our Friday Smorgasbord to observe the day. First off, the WOD organizers are asking you to “Wear blue and tell two!” tomorrow. Wearing blue is…

Reef Raft USA hosting 24-hour sale starting at 6 p.m. PDT today

Reef Raft USA is a great coral vendor from Orange County in California and the store is hosting a unique 24-hour coral sale starting on today at 6 p.m. PDT and ending Saturday, June 8 at 6 p.m. PDT. As…

Eshopps selling rare Pepperment Angelfish

Eshopps is now selling the replica of the rare Peppermint Angelfish we saw at MACNA last year. The aquarium ornaments caught our eye and actually deceived us for a second or two until we got a closer look. The faux…

Seachem NutriDiet gets four new flake varieties

Seachem’s NutriDiet flake foods are getting four new flavors — MarinePlus, Chlorella Flakes, Discus and Shrimp Flakes. The new line of flake foods eliminates low-value fillers to offer high nutritional value for your fish plus are fortified with garlic, chlorella, and…

JBL Cooler and CoolControl, a simple way to cool your tank

The new JBL Cooler and CoolControl are simple, low-voltage cooling fans and temperature controller that are an affordable way to cool your aquarium. As temperatures are starting to increase, aquarium  cooling is a big priority with many hobbyists. While chillers are…

Snap exciting top-down photos with your smartphone and new Avast Marine Porthole

The new Avast Marine Porthole Smartphone Edition is the perfect (and affordable) tool for the average reefer to take exciting top-down images of their aquariums without investing in expensive photography equipment. The simple tool is a modified version of the…