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Hybrid butterflyfish from Hawaii blends Chaetodon miliaris and C. multicinctus

This hybrid Chaetodon butterflyfish from Hawaii may not seem like much at his small size, but when this little gem grows up he’ll probably throw out a neat blend of features from…

C-scope refractometer from JBJ can be read by seeing impaired

JBJ C-scope refractometers is the newest addition to JBJ’s line of products and it aims to at least make the dern thing easier to read. In addition to the usual automatic temperature compensation, easy calibration and a rugged build, the…

Apex Lite controller system from Neptune Systems

The Apex Lite is a new module that has been changed so you friendly consumers can take advantage of cheaper pricing. What’s changed from the normal Apex unit? The 4 variable speed ports, and the second ph/ORP connector have been…

Coral Rx is the Joe’s Juice of coral dips, especially for removing flatworms

Coral Rx is a coral dip which we personally started testing out well over two years ago; we got our first (free) samples way back at the Pittsburgh MACNA. We first wrote about Coral Rx and it’s swanky label back…

Marine Depot takes gloves off, issues Best Price Guarantee

Marine Depot (disclosure: they sponsor RB) which is the largest marine supplier in the United States has a program that few people have known about. It’s their Best Price Guarantee which is pretty neat actually. Here is how it works,…

Elos Colorimeter project killed, we’re all apparently too cheap

Back in 2008 we brought news about the new Elos colorimeter which was set to shake up the water parameter testing world for our marine aquariums. Fast forward a year and we just received word from Elos USA that the…

“My Miami” Chalice Frag over $1800 up on eBay

The “My Miami” chalice. How much would you pay for the above mother colony? You know where we’re going with this don’t you? This is a ” My Miami Chalice” coral that is being sold up on eBay as a…

Naso brevirostris spawn caught on video

While the exhibitors were busy setting up at this year’s Fragstock at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver CO, we took a brief stroll through the exhibits to sneak a peek at the reef and fish tanks before being kicked out…

Hagen’s Fluval G out on local fish store model display via Video

You remember that fancy canister filter named the Fluval G? Apparently Hagen has decided that only certain local fish stores will be able to carry the Fluval G. If you are a store that gets to carry the Fluval G…

Deluxe media reactor from Bulk Reef Supply is quick to disconnect

Media reactors for reef aquarium use are being employed more and more frequently and it’s such a pleasure to see one of our own sponsors showing this piece a kit a little bit of special attention. We spied the Deluxe…