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The End of an Era? Live Aquaria
If you’ve been in the reef hobby in the past 3 decades, you know Live Aquaria (LA) well. I remember Flying Fish Express (FFE) was my go-to online store, back before etail was as big as it is today. Live…
A bright new inventor shines at the age of 11!
During a recent trip to California I had an amazing conversation with Kiyara and her father, Warnaka Gunawardena. It started with a simple question, “Tell us about your aquarium at home!”, which led to a fascinating discovery. Kiyara has built…
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Saltwater Aquarium
I’m optimistic that a lot of new hobbyists, before getting into reef keeping, do lots of research and planning before starting! Personally, I did very little and jumped right in with very little idea of what was to come. There’s…
The Sponge Came First
If you were asked to imagine the oldest animal on earth, what comes to mind first? An amoeba (not actually an animal), fish, bird, or even a dinosaur? I know that’s what my answer would be. However, a new study…
Tunze Brings Carbon Fiber to the Aquarium Tongs Game
Aquarium tongs are a staple in any aquarist’s toolbox. Most of the available options have limited shelf life: they’re either too weak for heavier jobs or use low quality metals which rust in not time. But our friends at Tunze…
Amphipods Reign Supreme in this Year’s Ocean Photographer Competition
Ocean Photographer of the Year is co-presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, two brands with the ocean at their heart. I’ve written about Blancpain before when they released some ocean inspired watches on collaboration with Swatch. Thousands of photos are…
Support Breast Cancer Survivors with the Corals.com Cares Initiative
Pink Lights The Way (PLTW) is a community of local breast cancer survivors who connect with those currently in treatment to provide personalized, one-on-one, emotional and financial support. They also provide breast cancer patients with comfort items and uplifting care…
Showcasing Showpiece Innovation: Top Shelf Aquatics releases all new editions of Nature’s Unpredictable Masterpieces as RB gives you a deeper dive into the difficulty of Grafted Corals
The fascination with unique and rare corals is a constant driver in the reef-keeping hobby. In recent years, “grafted corals” have emerged as some of the most sought after pieces in our hobby. Characterized by irregular patches of contrasting colors,…
Reefstock Las Vegas Launches This Weekend!
Join us at the South Point Hotel for a weekend of reefing fun and education. Nearly 50 coral vendors, aquarium product retailers and manufacturers are here to help you find that must have coral or aquarium addition. More than just…