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,…
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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,…
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…
Aussie Wrasses Available After a 7 year Hiatus
Monsoon Aquatics has collected a small number of Randall’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus randalli) while on their vessel San Pasquale II by Skipper Dane Bulder and his crew Sam and John! Cirrhilabrus randalli is a species of fairy wrasse that was described as…
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…
A First Ever: International Hybrid Corals Planted in Miami
If you remember from Reef Therapy episode 79, we talked to Sara Stevens about the amazing work that’s being done with coral breeding in an effort to save Florida reefs from the rising temperatures. For the first time ever, corals…
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…
Get Paid to go Fishing!
What if I were to tell you that you can go fishing, keep your catch, help rid the ecosystem of invasive species, AND get paid for it? For an angler, that’s a dream come true. Well, if you’re in Baltimore,…
TinyDrum: The Tiny Drum Filter That Could
I’ve been using RDFs (rotary drum filters) on pond and aquaculture systems for quite some time now. They’re generally quite large, needing a lot of space. And many of them have metal parts that come in contact with the water. …