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 with 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.

Rock Flower Anemones Are One of The Most Underrated Species in The Industry

Rock Flower Anemones (taxonomically in the Phymanthidae family) represent a species that arguably offers the best bang for buck in the industry. This species is native to the Caribbean, inhabiting areas from close to shore to 100 feet deep. Often,…

Reef Builders Black Friday Sale Compendium and Top 10 Picks

With Black Friday sales starting tonight, I thought it fitting to put together a list of as many sales as possible. If I did not mention your company, please feel free to shout yourself out in the comments, and I’ll…

Peer Reviewed Study Analyzes Coral Food: Polyp Lab’s Reef-Roids Leads to Highest Average Increase In Growth

The TLDR: A 2011 study by the University of Hawaii analyzed the effect of different commercial food sources on the growth rates of Montipora capitata, Porites Compressa, and Pocillopora Damicornis. Four primary foods were tested Oyster eggs, Roti-Feast, Reef Chili,…

Saltwater Aquarium.com’s Massive Black Friday Sale Is Here

The TLDR: It’s once again time for Saltwater Aquariums massive site wide discounts for black Friday. The length of the sale is dependent on each brand – on average most run until December 2nd or 3rd. As always orders from…

Orphek Announces Huge Black Friday Sale

Orphek has launched a promotion that will run until December 2nd. The TLDR: –      Natura iCon is available for $720 ($140 off) –      OR4 iCon bar’s discounted from $30-$70 –      50% off Osix +…

Kush Corals Unveils One Of The Dankest Discosoma’s Around

Late last week Bobby Moon of Kush Corals got in an extremely unique batch of disco’s. Sporting a beige/yellow base with green highlights and blue/purple splotchy vesicles/pseudo tentacles these mushrooms are some of the nicest I have seen. They adeptly…

Maxspect Releases Sleek New Ethereal Infinite E8-230 LED Fixture

Key Features: –          Price = $599.99 –          Number of LED’s = 276 –          Consumption = 230W –          Coverage area = 24” x 24” – …

Coral Oasis Brings in The Zenith of Smooth Skin Acropora

Coral Oasis, a store based in Hanoi, Vietnam, has brought in, hands down, one of the best smooth skins I have ever laid eyes on. I spoke to the owner, who told me they had the piece for around six…

AquaBiomics Offers the First Pathogen Free Whole Microbiome Supplement on the Market

The TLDR: –          AquaBiomics has released new aquacultured reef rubble –          It has a balanced microbial community you would expect from a mature, healthy reef –          It contains…

Monsoon Aquatics Successfully Settles Acanthastrea pachysepta and Offers Them For Sale

In recent months, Monsoon Aquatics in Australia spawned Acanthastrea pachysepta. Their spawn has now had time to grow, and they are beginning to offer these pieces for sale to the public. This is a paramount achievement, being one of the…