The massive 8.9 earthquake that struck Japan on Friday caused extensive damage to human life and property and unfortunately, the aquariums and stores of many of our Japanese comrades were not spared. Aquarium stores located in Northeast Japan were especially…
Liopropoma aberrans, first picture of a submersible-caught specimen
Liopropoma aberrans is one of those quintessential rare reef fish that up to now, only existed for us through a fuzzy in-situ photograph taken by a submersible. Now, a submersible-caught specimen has come into extremely clear focus which really shows…
Three chances to win a complete EcoPico aquarium at ReefStock
Ecoxotic will be giving away three complete EcoPico nano reef aquariums at ReefStock 2011; two “Truly EcoPico” mini-reefs and one freshwater planted pico with rare submerged grown aquatic plants. These Picos are not your everyday dry tank combos: Marine EcoPicos…
ReefStock this Saturday at the Denver Downtown Aquarium
This Saturday March 12th Reef Builders will be presenting the fourth annual ReefStock conference. ReefStock is a fully rounded conference with lots of captive raised corals for sale, all the latest and greatest products, experienced reef aquarium speakers and an…
Novaculops sand wrasse from Australia via Russo’s Reef
The picture of this stunning Novaculops halsteadi was taken by Russo’s Reef who imported this sand wrasse from Australia. Yesterday we brought you news of Halstead’s sand wrasse which arrived at Reef Corner in Holland, but this intriguing wrasse species…
Redline Hot1v2 Hang-On Protein Skimmer from Precision Marine warms our air-driven hearts
The Redline Hot1v2 hang-on protein skimmer would be any other HOB device except for the simple fact that the fractionation is driven by pressurized air. With so many manufacturers and DIYers trying to find new and crazy ways to improve…
Anacapa Island dive video shows that there’s a whole lot more to Azoox reefing than just corals
When we think of Azoox reefing, we imagine dimly lit tanks with balanced color and a living carpet of reef life which is only represented in small part by corals. Since corals are the real photo-symbiosis specialists on the reef,…
Will we see Maxijet propeller upgrade kits from Marineland?
The Maxijet has gotten a much needed refresh to its packaging and accessories which now ships with a convertible housing for impeller and propeller flow use. Over the last decade and a half that we’ve been reefing, Marineland has not…
Amazing Xyrichthys and Novaculops razor wrasses land at Reef Corner
The razor wrasses Xyrichthys novacula and Novaculops halsteadi are virtually unknown in the aquarium trade, but not for lack of color and interesting habits. Razor wrasses are not the first labrid that comes to mind when the popular wrasses are…
ReefStock’s Raffle is so big we’re doing it three times
We’re just one week away from hosting the fourth ReefStock marine aquarium conference at the Denver Downtown Aquarium and the raffle has become so large, we’ve had to split it, twice! Due to the generosity of all the movers and…