So I left you hanging in Part I, but promised to get into the health risks and how to choose an ozone generator. So let’s dive into that a bit. Ozone has a crisp and almost sweet smell. It’s hard…
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Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) Opposes Proposed Arizona Pet Fish Restrictions.
Press release from the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), which submitted testimony opposing proposed changes to the Arizona Administrative Code (§ R12-4-406) that would prohibit popular species of pet fish from being owned in the state. PAN argues that the ban is not based science. Alexandria,…
Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind Marvel: Vibrant Coral and Fish Discovers a Hybrid, Potentially Xanthic Arothron Puffer
In the dynamic world of marine aquaria, where every new discovery sparks excitement, some finds stand head and shoulders above the rest. While visiting the Philippines, Vibrant Coral and Fish, a leading local importer and wholesaler for marine aquarium stores,…
To Ozone or Not to Ozone
I deal with all manners of aquarium filtration equipment at my side gig at MRC. Over the years, there have been many introductions to the market that I’ve disliked and refused to implement. But there’s one, that I actually like,…
The Final Boss of Float Valves
You know when you’re a fish nerd when you get excited about a float valve. Look, I’ve flooded my house enough times to know that absolutely ANYTHING that’ll help prevent that from happening again, I’m all ears. So when I…
LED Lighting Tests: Phillips CoralCare Gen2 & GHL LX7506 IL Coral Pop
This article continues with the LED tests, and presents data on light intensity and spread, along with the spectral distribution of light for some new and latest generation European LED fixtures. Table 1 presents a list of the LED lighting…
Rock Flower Anemone Guide
Hey Reef Builders, let’s talk about Rock Flower Anemones! Rock Flower Anemones, or RFAs as they are commonly referred to, are one of the most popular Anemones in our hobby. Their beautiful, various coloration and patterns make for an amazing…
The OCTOPUS Act is Back!
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the OCTOPUS Act (Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies Act). The legislation aims to ban commercial octopus farming in the U.S. while also prohibiting imports…
Corals.com MASSIVE 4th of July sale
Our friends at Corals.com are running a huge sale for the 4th of July: % off the ENTIRE WEBSITE! With over 1,300+ WYSIWYG Coral Colonies, Frags, Anemones, Clams, and more, you’re sure to find something you like. According to Mike…
Aquarium Cooling Best Practices
It’s in the upper 90’s in Atlanta right now so many parts of the country will be in the triple digits. With heat like that, your home HVAC unit may be struggling, which in turn affects your aquarium. As if…