For the second straight year, we compiled a pool of some of the LED lights that were released the previous year and asked you to tell us which one you felt was the most compelling and we are proud to…
Cheap Chinese LEDs lead to aquarium fire at Arizona community center preschool
For many aquarists, a rite of passage is buying some cheap version of a product to save a few dollars only to regret it in the end when it fails. For most of us this means a pump that stops…
New research shows live coral trade could actually help preserve reefs
As hobbyists, we’ve used to the perception that importing live coral specimens from the wild has a negative impact on coral reef ecosystems in the wild, but new research is actually showing the hobby is actually having a positive impact…
LED Showdown Final — You decide the champ: AI Vega vs. Kessil A350
We’ve whittled down the field of 32 to the final pairing in the 2012 LED Showdown with the AquaIllumination Vega going up against the Kessil A350. Both lights are worthy contenders and we’re excited to see two innovative US companies…
Friday Smorgasbord: A lot about stories about dolphins and more
As we’re waiting for Happy Hour and our weekend to officially start, we’ve got a dose of ocean-related goodies to share in this installment of the Friday Smorgasbord. We could probably call this edition Dolphin Tales since there are a…
LED Showdown Semifinals: down to the Final Four
We’re getting down to the end of the road and have the Final Four in our 2012 LED showdown. We have four great fixtures in the pool and at this point, any of these lights are worthy of the crown…
LED Showdown Round Three — Elite Eight
The LED showdown is winding down and we’re looking for you to share which is your favorite LED light we covered last year. The field is whittled down to the Elite Eight and some powerhouse lights are in the mix…
LED Showdown Round 2 — The Sweet 16
The 2012 LED showdown is moving along and we have our first round of winners slimming the field down from 32 to 16 lights. The Sweet 16 round begins today and we’ll keep voting open over the weekend. We’ll close…
ATB is producing some sweet looking sumps
ATB is teasing us with some images of new custom sumps they have created. There is not much information on these sumps so we aren’t sure if they were built to a client’s specifications or if these are models that…
Best reason to quarantine? Your health
Need a better reason to quarantine? How about your own health. We know quarantine systems are an essential component to bringing new fish into your system to help prevent the spread of disease to your other fish, but recent research from Oregon State University…