Salem Clemens
Salem Clemens
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Salem Clemens is an aquarist that's been obsessed with all aspects of the hobby fresh and salt for a decade. He worked for around five years in the retail side of the industry and recently graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and a minor in Chemistry. During his time in college he studied coral pathology working closely with his universities Biology and Chemistry programs where he gained experience in microbiology, biochemistry and analytical techniques such as GC-MS. Salem has a passion for rare and oddball corals, fish and inverts, experimenting with new methods and attempting to solve problems in the trade. He hopes to utilize an objective lens to help elute the best information and practices in the industry.

Canon, Coral Spawning Lab, and Nature Seychelles Team Up to Regenerate Coral Reefs

Partnership establishes groundbreaking and first of its kind coral breeding lab in the Western Indian Ocean, using imaging technology  to boost reef resilience against climate change Victoria, Seychelles – 11th June 2025 – Canon EMEA is partnering with Nature Seychelles, a…

Broad Pet Bans Are Effecting The Aquarium Trade

In recent months, broad pet bans aimed at eliminating puppy mills and similar practices have been introduced or passed in several states and counties across the United States. One of the largest wholesalers in the world reached out to us…

Oceamo’s Organo-MS Test Revolutionizes Reefing – Brings Metabolomics To Hobbyist

Recently Oceamo released their Organo-MS test. The following is a copy pasted announcement from the owner of Oceamo Christoph Denk. “Until now, our analytical capabilities using ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and related methods have allowed us to precisely measure a wide…

ITC Parwise Pro Released

*REPOST FROM Aquarium Specialty – ORIGINAL TEXT FOUND HERE What Is the ITC Parwise Pro Light Meter? The Parwise Pro Light Meter by ITC Reefculture is a next-generation lighting diagnostic tool that goes far beyond simple PAR readings. Designed for use in…

UNS Reveals New Peninsula Systems

Below are details about UNS’s new R120, R150 and R180 systems – to be released SOON. – Available in three sizes currently: R120 (94G) , R150 (119G) , and R180 (147G) – 45-degree low-iron mitered glass – Bottom of the…

Orphek Adds Time Offset Feature To App

Orphek has updated their app to add a time offset feature. The owner Ofir reached out to me and told me the following. “We’ve added a Time offset feature. For example, if the sun sync currently starts around 5 am,…

Introduction to Crocea Clam Care

Crocea Clams are some of the most sought after clam varieties for the saltwater home aquarium! Let’s dive in deeper to these incredible and colorful clams! Crocea Clams, or Tridacna crocea, come from the family Cardiidae. They can be found…

Reimagining Reefscapes: CaribSea’s New Products

Reef Forest + Extension Kit One of the biggest limitations in traditional scaping is what I’d call “horizontal thinking”—low rocks, flat stacks, and wasted vertical space. The LifeRock Reef Forest Kit turns that on its head, literally. It’s a modular…

Two Little Fishies Teases New “WormBitz” Food Product

At RAP Orlando, Two Little Fishies teased a new food product called “WormBitz.” While this product is not yet on the market, it is assumedly coming soon. This product helps round out Two Little Fishies’ impressive catalog by offering a…

Aquabiomics Now Offering Subscription Plans For Microbiome Testing

Aquabiomics has releases various subscription plans to save money with microbiome testing. These can now be purchased on the website here.