Dive Into Education and Community at Reef Retreat! Calling all reef keepers, marine aquarists, and those desiring to expand their knowledge. Ticket sales are officially open for Reef Retreat. Unlike traditional commercial marine trade shows, Reef Retreat intentionally strips away the sales…
Hydrospace Releases PNS CryoPak
Hydrospace PNS products utilize purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) and functional marine probiotics to improve water quality, support coral health, and strengthen the biological foundation of aquatic systems. We have been using Hydrospace PNS products in our systems for a number of…
Fiji Pukani Rock Returns
We finally got our hands on Fiji Pukani rock from Marcorocks. This sustainably harvested rock from Walt Smith International provides a myriad of shapes and sizes for your aqua scape. Known for its lightweight, highly porous structure and craggy, natural…
AquaBiomics Shutdown Looms
The saltwater aquarium community relies on various test kits, refractometers, and ICP tests to manage home reef ecosystems. In recent years, however, a quiet revolution reshaped how aquarists understand their tanks: the study of the marine microbiome. At the forefront…
The Bristle Worm: Reef Guardian or Aquarium Nightmare?
In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank, these segmented, subterranean scavengers often look like something out of a low-budget…
Caribbean Nudibranch ID Book Now Available
Have you ever ended up with an unknown nudibranch or sea slug in your aquarium? New World Publications has just released a comprehensive identification guide by Les Wilk which covers these unusual critters found in Florida, the Caribbean and the…
Reef Retreat Vol II – Did you Miss Out?
For the second year, Reef Retreat was held over a lovely June weekend at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. This two day educational conference was attended by over 170 reef keepers, researchers and public aquarists. As an all inclusive…
Army Corps Of Engineers Pauses Port Everglades Expansion
In a landmark victory for marine conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially withdrawn its state permit application for the Port Everglades Expansion. This move marks the most significant breakthrough in a decade-long battle to protect Florida’s fragile coral ecosystems…
Pet Industry Consolidation Continues
Recent trends in the pet trade, marked by ongoing consolidations and acquisitions, have sparked both interest and concern. While these shifts offer the potential for increased efficiency, centralized assets, and the promise of improved customer service, the reality often looks…
USAQUA: A New Voice for the Aquarium Hobby
The United States Aquarium Association, better known as USAQUA, has recently emerged as a pivotal force in the world of aquatic advocacy. Launched by attorney and lifelong hobbyist Art Parola, USAQUA.org serves as the digital headquarters for a 501(c)(6) non-profit…