The BOT Skimmer series by Planctonite is quite a departure from the cone skimmer craze which is still in full swing in the reef aquarium hobby. Instead of forgoing turbulence, the BOT skimmers actually have a Dynamo built-in that encourages…
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Marine and Reef Aquarium Technicians of America (MARATA) now accepting applications from professional aquarium service companies
The Marine and Reef Aquarium technicians of America, MARATA, is a new organization that aims to network and certify the best of the best aquarium maintenance companies in the country. Starting today, professional marine aquarium service companies will be able…
IceCap moving south, assets purchased by Millennium Funding
You might recall when we first reported on IceCap’s problems over a month ago which created quite a stir within the industry. We have now learned that IceCap seems to be reshuffling their finances and moving their headquarters. A recent…
Mountain West Reef Fest hits Salt Lake City Saturday
All you reefing nuts in the Salt Lake City if you are looking for something to do this Saturday why not check out the Mountain West Reef Fest this Saturday, November 6. The one-day event features great speakers, corals and…
New Jersey Frag Swap and Symposium this Saturday
The fall event calendar is getting into full swing and if you happen to be in the area, make sure to check out the New Jersey Frag Swap and Symposium coming up this Saturday, November 6. The New Jersey Reefers…
Approaching the Event Horizon for captive bred Liopropoma
Reef Builders is elated to bring you this news – the Liopropoma Event Horizon is within sight! 43 days post hatch! Check out those INSANE dorsal extensions, the first one like a string of weather balloons providing for buoyancy presumably! …
Local Fish Stores: Separating the great from the mediocre
I tend to travel a lot and I’ve also moved quite a bit. In every town I called home, I’ve had my favorite local fish store (LFS) and I tended to be loyal to my favorites. Whenever travelling abroad, I…
Midwest Frag Fest this weekend: Lots of treats, not a lot of tricks
For all you reefers in the Midwest make sure to take the time to head out to the upcoming Midwest Frag Fest co-hosted by Reef Nutrition in Rockford, Ill. this Saturday and Sunday. Sure its Halloween weekend and there are…
Fish House Girls has new twist on aquarium maintenance
Fish House Girls is an aquarium maintenance service. Their goal is to sign up clients so that they can use their staff to clean your aquarium and keep you stocked with the latest corals and fish. However, unlike other aquarium…
Jet engine cooling used in groundbreaking new LED lamp design from GE
One of the factors which has hampered takeover of LEDs in all lighting applications is the ability to manage the heat that LEDs produce. When LEDs run at higher temperatures they are not as efficient at producing light but most…