Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Zoanthids & Palythoas! Unsurprisingly, their vibrant colors, limitless varieties, and unique growth patterns have long favored them among all aquarium enthusiasts! These captivating corals, often referred to as “Zoas” or “Palys,” will not only add a…
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Corals Down Under Unveils New Prismatic Montipora, Redefining Excellence
Last week Corals Down Under collected one of the most unique Monitpora’s I’ve seen in sometime. CDU director Gemma Moore told me it was collected in the Queensland region around 15 meters down in decently high flow. This phenotype of…
There’s Always a Bigger Coral – New Largest Coral Colony Discovered in Indonesia
In recent months, news outlets around the world have been racing to spread the word about the discovery of the largest discovered coral colony in all the world’s reefs. The coral, a massive colony of Pavona clavus, was discovered off…
dxAquaria Announces Development of Handheld Ick and Velvet Test Kits – Beta Testing Now Available
Infectious diseases pose a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems, particularly in closed environments like aquariums and fish farms. Diseases that affect aquatic livestock can cause rapid mortality in freshwater and marine fish populations, often within hours if left untreated. Currently,…
Nicks Aquarium Has One of the Best Goniopora Collections in the World
Nick’s Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, located in North Lakes, Australia, has received some extremely nice pieces, such as the gold torch nem and fruit salad chalice, which have previously been featured on Reef Builders. This time, Nick shared with us his…
Reef Therapy: The Hidden Factors Behind Coral Pricing
During a topic brainstorming session for Reef Therapy, Salem and I explored the idea of discussing coral economics. As a hobbyist, the cost of livestock and dry goods is always on my mind. I think it’s easy to complain about…
Supporting Your Local Fish Stores Through #LFSSaturday
#LFSSaturday was the brainchild of the late Jake Adams, designed to spotlight the importance of local fish stores (LFS) in the aquarium hobby. Since most LFS fall into the “small business” category, it made perfect sense to celebrate them on…
Vibrant Corals Brings In Insane Shipment of Solomon Vitiensis and Blastomussa
Lobophyllia vitiensis are typically passed over due to their drab coloration. This batch of vitiensis originating from the Solomon islands is anything but sporting some of the most impressive coloration I’ve seen on the species in recent years. In addition…
Rock Flower Anemones Are One of The Most Underrated Species in The Industry
Rock Flower Anemones (taxonomically in the Phymanthidae family) represent a species that arguably offers the best bang for buck in the industry. This species is native to the Caribbean, inhabiting areas from close to shore to 100 feet deep. Often,…
Demystifying Freshwater Dips
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about treating new fish with cocktails that contain multiple medications and chemicals. So, I thought it would be a good idea to cover the most straightforward treatment that everyone has on hand:…