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In a landmark victory for marine conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially withdrawn its state permit application for the Port Everglades Expansion.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…
TUNZE Celebrates 66 Years of Innovation
TUNZE has been producing aquarium products enjoyed by aquarists globally for three generations. The newest addition, the ORCA Oscillating Wave pumps were on display recently at Reefstock Denver. If you attended Reefstock, you may have also seen the mobile rock…
We All Need a Snorkeling Llama
Whether you have kids or not, this children’s book belongs in your library. Duncan the Llama is an entertaining, beautifully illustrated exploration of the reef and its many inhabitants. We are proud of our friend Remy and excited for his…
Cresco LTD Acquires D-D
D-D The Aquarium Solution, known by many for their ROWAphos product, has been purchased by Cresco LTD, a UK investment company. Cresco also owns Red Sea, a popular brand among many aquarists. D-D was founded by David Saxby over 20…