STAX Gone are the days of trying to precariously balance rocks, STAX is the new wave of aquascape design. STAX are flat, porous, oolitic limestone rocks for building layered aquascapes, for marine and freshwater aquariums. The layered rocks provide a stable…
Tunze Comline 3161 Nano Filter
Comline 3161 Nano Filter If you are looking for a compact filter for your nano saltwater aquarium the Comline 3161 filter by Tunze could be just what you need. This discrete filter is designed for mechanical and chemical filtration of nano freshwater…
Cali Tort Spawned In Captivity, In Canada Of All Places!
When you think of coral spawning, the last place that comes to mind is Canada. So last week when we got an email from our hometown we thought this story was too good not to share. Reefkeeper Adam Sutherland shares…
Monterey Bay Aquarium Jelly Cam
Jelly Cam Thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, you can now tune in LIVE to watch Sea Nettle Jellyfish (Chrysaora fuscescens) in their open sea exhibit. The jelly cam gives you a front row seat to these graceful invertebrates smoothly…
New Species: Cyphastrea salae From Lord Howe Island, Australia
Cyphastrea salae is the newest species of hard coral to be described from Lord Howe Island. The discovery of a new species, suggests that the fauna of this isolated location in the Tasman Sea off south eastern Australia is even…
Blue Tang Comics Now Available
Blue Facts is a cute comic book about the regal blue tang is the perfect responsible move for the aquarium hobby in general. With this free informative guide, both young aquarists and new aquarists can learn all of the most…
How To Fill Out Your Reef Tank When You’re Just Getting Started
Filling Out Your New Reef Tank One of the biggest challenges for new aquarium hobbyists is patience. It’s not uncommon to have a rock garden in your living room for two months before your aquarium is cycled and ready for its…
The UFO Coral Feeder Has Landed
UFO Coral Feeder Yesterday while visiting Aqua Medic USA we spotted a unique coral feeder being used to target feed and rehabilitate corals. The UFO (unwanted fish out) coral feeder comes down from above to cover and protect your corals…
Canada Protects Rare Glass Sponge Reef
Glass Sponge Reef Last month the Canadian government declared the Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound a Marine Protected Area (MPA). The area is recognized as an important and exceptional marine habitat as the reefs are made up of large colonies…
Meet The Desert Dwelling Australian Shield Shrimp
Australian Shield Shrimp Last months after heavy rains in Australia, tiny shield shrimps (Triops australiensis) started hatching after years of lying dormant in the middle of the desert. The shrimps are adapted to desert conditions and their eggs can remain dry…