Raj Shingadia
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Raj brings 20 years-plus of industry experience in aquarium maintenance, fabrication, design, and implementation as well as industrial sales and marketing leadership skills. He is most well known for his aquarium life support equipment and exhibits manufacturing company, MRC. But, he's been in the hobby and other parts of the industry for over 30 years.

Code Cracked: The Aquacultured Gem Tang by QM!

Breaking news with an RB exclusive: One of the most sought after (and best looking) tangs will soon be available from the aquaculture lab at Quality Marine! It’s been painful keeping this under wraps and I’m thrilled to share the…

Salifert: SOLD!

One of our favorite test kit manufacturers, Salifert, has been acquired by the Dutch company, Easy Life International. While most reefers have used (or at the very least heard of Salifert), Easy Life International may be a new name to…

A Live Aquaria Alternative Emerges

With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Live Aquaria, I wondered what other reputable sources of fish are available for hobbyists? While I’m a huge proponent of shopping locally and supporting your LFS, there’s definitely a need for an online…

Play a Game, Contribute to Science

Do you like games? Do you like contributing to science? Well, do I have something for you! MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) has developed a mobile game that combines the love of ocean life with science. FathomVerse is a…

The Saga Continues: Live Aquaria Update

As expected, the layers continue to unfold in the CIS bankruptcy case and today’s 174 page motion was a doozie! If you’re not up to speed on what’s transpired thus far or just need a refresher, read the initial article…

The End of an Era? Live Aquaria

If you’ve been in the reef hobby in the past 3 decades, you know Live Aquaria (LA) well. I remember Flying Fish Express (FFE) was my go-to online store, back before etail was as big as it is today. Live…

It’s TANKSgiving Time!

I’ve talked about this before on Reef Therapy, but my absolute favorite part of the hobby is the planning and building part. I mean, who doesn’t like shopping for new aquarium gear? And what’s better than new toys: discounts and…

The Sponge Came First

If you were asked to imagine the oldest animal on earth, what comes to mind first? An amoeba (not actually an animal), fish, bird, or even a dinosaur? I know that’s what my answer would be. However, a new study…

Tunze Brings Carbon Fiber to the Aquarium Tongs Game

Aquarium tongs are a staple in any aquarist’s toolbox. Most of the available options have limited shelf life: they’re either too weak for heavier jobs or use low quality metals which rust in not time. But our friends at Tunze…

Master Scoly Giveaway!

Corals.com is offering up a FREE master scoly throughout the month of October. To qualify, place an order and you’ll be entered in the giveaway. Order as many times as you want and each order will give you one entry…