If you’re shopping for products this week you may be able to save some money. Our friends at saltwateraquarium.com have told us that they are not only participating in the 12% off Red Sea Memorial Day sale, they’re discounting other…
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Why is my Coral Dying? The Answer is Far From Simple
On social media, I often see the question, “Why is my coral dying?” In this article, I will explore how complicated it is to answer that question even from a scientific standpoint. In previous articles, I have covered the idea…
Meiacanthus herlihyi (plus 5 more undescribed fangblennies)
Meiacanthus fangblennies are a frequently encountered group of Indo-Pacific reef fishes, several of which are regularly available within the aquarium trade, occasionally via captive breeding. The genus is home to 30 recognized species, the vast majority of which having been…
New Kessil A360XE Sees 15% Output Increase
Kessil has upgraded its popular A360X LED light fixture with better thermal management, more advanced LED chips, and 15% more light output than the existing A360X. The new A360XE isn’t all new as it shares the same chassis, 90-watt power…
Does Dosing Fluconazole Have Negative Consequences?
Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal compound. It inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, which leads to various downstream consequences in fungal cells by stopping the production of ergosterol. This leads to issues with cell membrane stability and ultimately leads to either…
Bicolored Euplexaura is a Nonphotosynthetic Gem!
Among the soft corals we keep in our tanks, we rarely see ones that exhibit multicolored polyps. Typically, aquarium specimens are mostly monochromatic, coming in varying shades of brown, green, and pink. It’s not every day that we see an…
Coral Associated Fungi: A New Rabbit Hole
While I have spoken much about the bacterial component of the holobiont, there are many more players in a coral’s arsenal of symbionts. Something I have seen very few discuss in the hobby is marine fungi. While fungal populations exist…
De Jong Marinelife shows off over 60 Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish Species at Interzoo 2024
Dutch marine wholesaler turned fish breeder De Jong made a bold statement on their stand at this year’s Interzoo, opting to omit the mega fish and coral display tank they are famous for in favor of a commercial fish rack…
Reefstock Chattanooga 2024 is on!
Following a brief false start last year, Reef Builders is proud to announce its latest, second venue for Reefstock at Chattanooga, Tennessee! Visitors can expect to see all the best that Reefstock has to offer including over 75 vendors, workshops,…
Sicce Launch Shark Internal Protein Skimmers
Sicce is no stranger to protein skimmer production. Its Syncra SK pumps are the beating heart of many leading skimmer models, as well as working closely with manufacturers such as Tunze, Red Sea, and Seachem on their own designs. But…