Rob Mougey
Rob Mougey
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Rob is a lifelong aquarist, having setup his first ‘reef’ following George Smit’s articles in FAMA. He’s still a die hard fish guy, where corals provide the backdrop for the angels and butterflies. Rob was an ardent supporter of MACNA, having attended over 25 annual events, including managing MACNA 2014 in Denver. He then spent over 5 years as MASNA VP, stepping down in 2020. With over 3000 logged dives, the beauty of the underwater world continues to fascinate him as well as influence his reef keeping. Rob is a Managing Partner of Reefbuilders.

BYOGuides Announces New Workshops

Russel Kelly has created an iconic set of Be Your Own (BYO) Guides which serve as a reference for coral and critter identification. His workshops provide a deep dive in using the guides along with the latest updates on coral…

Reefstock Denver Arrives Feb 28th!

We are two weeks away from the 18th annual Reefstock in Denver, Colorado. With over 70 exhibitors there is something for aquarists of all abilities. Hot corals, marine fish, freshwater fish, plants, cool gear and critters too! Reefstock is more…

Reef Retreat – Few Seats Remain

With the cold and snow that many reef keepers are experiencing this week, one’s thoughts may naturally turn to Spring. Attending Reef Retreat at Roger Williams University this June, sitting on the water in Bristol, RI sounds particularly appealing. While…

Tunze ORCA Now Available

Water motion in reef aquariums is paramount to the health of our animals. Fixed location programable wave makers have been with us for quite a while and are available from a number of manufacturers. In an attempt to add broader…

Gifts for Aquarists

It’s the time of year when significant others and friends look to surprise those of us who keep aquariums with something special for our hobby. Hopefully you’ve educated those around you that buying you a fish or coral is not…

Reefstock Denver Speakers Announced

Reefstock Denver returns Feb 28-Mar 1, 2026 for its 18th annual event in the Mile High city. Combining some of the industries best coral vendors as well as manufacturers and LFS, Reefstock offers something for all hobbyists. New to reefing?…

Join us in Supporting Local Fish Stores this #LFSSaturday

Several years ago Jake Adams decided that we needed an aquarium holiday celebrating the local fish store. It’s where many of us, as well as most new hobbyists got their start. The LFS provides a trusted source of advice, assistance…

Black Friday Sales Abound

With numerous Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales running, it’s a great time to consider adding to your reef, upgrading your equipment, or maybe even adding a new aquarium. While your guests may be marveling at your least favorite damsel,…

No Water Changes Required

We have been enjoying revisiting our youth through the Lego ‘Icons’ series, which now includes an aquarium set, alongside spaceships, droids, da Vinci’s Flying Machine and even floral arrangements. If you are looking for a low-maintenance addition to your current…

Red Sea Announces ReefControl

Red Sea has released details about their upcoming ReefControl and ReefSense components. This new addition to the automated controller market is sure to be a hit with those familiar with Red Sea’s ReefBeat app and other Red Sea products. There…