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Clamming Around Part I: The Basics of Tridacnidae

Introduction Giant Clams are amazing. Let me just start by saying that. The members of the family Tridacnidae are also known as the Tridacnids or as the Giant Clams. These animals are…

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Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits.

Before you rush out and buy Seachem’s new line of “things you must have for your reef”. Be warned. Most if not all of their products are just a re-hash of similiar products they already sell, with one or two…

H&S releases a “new” needlewheel…the grass is green

H&S has jumped on the needle-wheel bandwagon, or should we say, new needle-wheel bandwagon. If you happen to have an external H&S unit then your in luck, this upgrade should be available starting April 15th at most H&S dealers. We…

Tell us: Vortech or Tunze powerheads?

The title says it all, which is better? The tried and tested German pumps, or the newcomer from Pennsylvania that is ecotech marine. They both use the propeller style design, for the record the Tunze was the first aquarium powerhead…

Jumbo Jellyfish discovered in Antarctica, among others

Who would have thought there would actually be life in Antarctica waters? Scientists have found giant Macroptychaster sea starsÂ in Antarctic waters. They also found jellyfish with 12-foot tentacles and those sea stars pictured above are about 2 feet wide.…

Reefkeeper Elite pre orders to start in march, no?

We thought that Digital Aquatics, the guy’s that bring you the ReefKeeper 2 and the new Reefkeeper Elite were to start taking pre-orders in March. They have only 11 days to make good on their offer. Time is a…

600 Gallons of water, for the display

If you haven’t looked at Bart’s 600 gallon display, then you should get a look at it.Â He is a RB member and the whole system of course is 1300 gallons, and if that doesn’t make you sick with envy…

Potassium, the other water parameter in your reef tank

Running a low nutrient system? You might consider testing for Potassium (k). As Logan over at stony reef suggests, your potassium levels could run low. Water changes may not be enough. Be sure to check it out. Read

Algae to produce fuel in europe, plant will cost $92 million, who knew?

GreenFuel Technologies, the Cambridge, MA, alternative energy company has reached an agreementâ€”worth up to some $92 millionâ€”to build an algae-based fuel plant in Europe, according to sources close to the firm. GreenFuel is developing algae bioreactor systems to convert carbon…