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.

AquaWiz IOS App Now Available

The new AquaWiz line of products – the KH Controller and CaRx Controller now have an IOS app available allowing for more streamlined controllability and management. The android app is in the works. AquaWiz products can be purchased from Collectors…

The University Of Hawai’i At Hilo Is Bringing Conservation To The Next Generation

The University of Hawai’i at Hilo has been hard at work introducing the next generation to coral conservation. Their Marine Option Program has started to transition their coral nursery to a student-driven research facility. One example of some of the…

AvidAqua Releases New Line Of Magnetic Products

Terence Fugazzi, previously of Neptune Systems, has entered into the industry again, partnering with Ryan Snodgrass of Slide-Loc to bring a new product line to market. AvidAqua’s products consist of various modular magnetic designs. Each magnet is ultrasonically double-sealed inside…

From Reef To Tank – Details About How Scolymia (Homophyllia australis) Are Collected

We spoke to Monsoon Aquatics about how one of the most popular Australian corals is collected from the reefs to enter the supply chain. Below, I will provide some details shared with me about the collection of Homophyllia australis, colloquially…

ReefStock Denver This Weekend!

ReefStock Denver is poised to be a lot of fun! The show floor has officially sold out, and the floor plan is jam-packed with tons of amazing exhibitors. In addition to the exhibitors, we also have various educational workshops and…

SaltwaterAquarium.com Launches 15% Off ReefStock Sale Starting Today (2/28)

SaltwaterAquarium.com has launched a 15% off sale for all non MAP brands on their website to support the ReefStock Denver event. If you’re interested in purchasing any products make sure to do so here.

IceCap Releases Slew Of New Products

Earlier this month, IceCap released several new products, including but not limited to: In particular, it’s exciting to see more titanium heaters entering the market to spur competition. These heaters are shatterproof and can be paired with a separate grounded…

Pieces Of The Ocean’s Top 10 Acropora

I asked Kenny Lin owner of Pieces Of The Ocean what their top 10 Acropora were – he provided me the following list, descriptions and pictures. Viewer discretion is advised – it’s gonna get hot… 1. POTO Flamethrower The Flamethrower…

Red Sea Releases G2 ReefLED’s and G2 ReefRun Return Pump

The Red Sea has released two new updated product lines today—the G2 version of their ReefLEDs and ReefRun return pumps. I will summarize the available information about both, starting with the LED. ReefLED G2 Three ReefLED G2 models are available:…

Two Little Fishies Releases New MetaSorb Cartridge Made For Big Contamination

Two Little Fishies has released a new product this week—the MetaSorb Cartridge. MetaSorb is a classic product used by many, but it’s not practical for larger systems that may have metal contamination issues. Enter the MetaSorb canister—a new take on…