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ORA Mandarins Foolin’ Around Like Teenagers

[youtube width=”640″ height=”385″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrQMJV7bg8[/youtube] The pair of ORA Spotted Mandarins (Synchiropus picturatus) I received earlier this year has been caught going through the motions, but as of yet, they have not consummated their…

Beautiful macro images of Bali reef life

This great video shows some of the incredible creatures found in the reefs off of Bali’s Amed and Tulamben areas. The video captures some great macro footage of different shrimp species, seahorses, pipefish, pygmee seahorses, leaf fish and even harlequin…

Hanna launches contest, giving away iPad

Hanna Instruments is giving away an iPad and a $100 gift certificate in a new contest the company launched to highlight the simplicity of their “Dip and Test” line of handheld instruments. The company is looking for your video, picture…

Dymax XP30 mini skimmer targeting the small tank owners

The Dymax XP30 has been floating its way out of Singapore the last few months and recently made its way into the UK market. This diminutive skimmer is aimed at the small tank and all-in-one nano market where there is…

CPR Aeroforce reverse flow model up close

The CPR Aeroforce protein skimmer recirculating skimmer has a new model with the inlet and outlet reversed making it a fine choice for nano and all-in-one owners who can’t use the first Aeroforce model. With small compartments and immobile dividers…

Awesome video clearly explains what reef aquarium passion is all about

The next time a curious onlooker asks “Why Fish?” regarding our collective obsession with the aquarium hobby, we suggest you reach for a computer and just show them this video by Scion Magazine. It is awesome to see great Cali…

Tunze 7092 Wavecontroller gets thoroughly showcased on video

The Tunze Wavecontroller 7092 is a refreshed module from Tunze which combines the features of the Singlecontroller 7091 and the Wavecontroller 6091. Mark Callahan has produced an excellent and thorough video on the 7092 Wavecontroller, and especially how it is…

Davy Jones’ Skimmate Locker from Avast Marine gets super sized

Remember that Skimmate locker from Avast Marine we brought to you earlier? Avast Marine decided it is time to release a super sized version. The new Davy Jones’ Skimmate Superlocker from Avast Marine utilizes a five gallon bucket instead of the usual…

Blue Photo Sponge, Collospongia auris, seems to be growing well in reef tanks

When the Blue Photo Sponge, Collospongia auris, first started to become available in the marine ornamental trade, we were apprehensive that this reef organism wouldn’t take over and smother corals like the chicken liver sponge often does. We’ve now seen…