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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…

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…

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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…

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Monsoon Aquatics Tours are More of What the Industry Needs to Reach New Reefers

Positioned near the Bundaberg port, you can visit an incredible and sprawling display of unique animals filled with color that invites you into an underwater world, introducing you to the beautiful hobby of reef keeping on the Australian coast. It’s…

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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,…

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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:…

Reef Builders Black Friday Sale Compendium and Top 10 Picks

With Black Friday sales starting tonight, I thought it fitting to put together a list of as many sales as possible. If I did not mention your company, please feel free to shout yourself out in the comments, and I’ll…

Peer Reviewed Study Analyzes Coral Food: Polyp Lab’s Reef-Roids Leads to Highest Average Increase In Growth

The TLDR: A 2011 study by the University of Hawaii analyzed the effect of different commercial food sources on the growth rates of Montipora capitata, Porites Compressa, and Pocillopora Damicornis. Four primary foods were tested Oyster eggs, Roti-Feast, Reef Chili,…