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Where the Big Corals Are: The Tank of Martin Lakin
A couple of months ago I wrote a piece asking where all the big corals went. Well on my recent speaking trip to England, I found them. In the tank of my…
Aquatic Life Twist In Filtration is the Future of Home Water Purification
When Aquatic Life first announced their Twist-In reverse osmosis filters, it was hard to know what to make of this unusual new type of reverse osmosis filter. Seeing pictures or watching video can only tell you so much, but after…
What is a Coral?
This may be very obvious to people in the reefing community, but people who have stepped into their first fish store may wonder “Is it a plant?”, “What are they made of?”, or “Are they alive?”. Corals are indeed living…
International Aquarium Congress, Starts Next Week in Vancouver
The International Aquarium Congress (IAC) will take place September 25 to 30 in Vancouver, Canada. The event, hosted by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, will be the ninth congress meeting since its inception in 1960. The Congress is held…
Salty Q&A: Can We Do Better for Beginners than Caveat Emptor?
Question I recently had a frustrating experience at a major chain pet store in my area. I watched as the aquarium department salesperson sold a type of butterflyfish that has a very specialized diet to a self-identified newbie, and he…
The Many Benefits of the Reef Aquarium Sump
I hate clutter. Unfortunately, clutter and reef aquariums come hand in hand, especially as the devices start to pile up. Want to add a calcium reactor? Get ready to deal with power cords going to the main pump, the feed…
Abyzz Flow Cannon is the Biggest Propeller Pump You Can Buy
If you’re in need of a big honkin’ propeller pump, look no further than the Abyzz Flow Cannon. Looking a lot more like an underwater Dive Scooter, and about as large, the Abyzz Flow Cannon moves so much water it’s clearly…
Coral Typhoon Made a Washing Machine for Coral Dips
If you’ve been trading corals for any length of time now, you probably already know how easy it is to get coral coodies, pests, and parasites. Therefore all reefers are encouraged to dip most corals before introduction to the tank…
SFBB launched Coral Cuisine and Fish Eggs
San Francisco Bay Brand Coral Cuisine and Fish Eggs are two new products released to feed your fish, coral and inverts. The new San Francisco Bay Brand Coral Cuisine is designed specifically for the dietary needs of corals. It is…
When Will the MindStream Finally Be Released?
The MindStream is just about one of the most highly anticipated marine aquarium products we’ve ever had the pleasure of writing about. However, the MindStream is a device which has been cooking in the oven for a really long time.…
Video: How to Set Up the Red Sea Complete Reef Care Program
When Red Sea changed its popular dosing system from seven parts to a controlled ratio…
A whopping 62 species reported as new from the Coral Sea Marine Park
Reef Builders Alumni and master ichthyologist, Yi Kai, has teamed up with a star studded…
BYOGuides Announces New Workshops
Russel Kelly has created an iconic set of Be Your Own (BYO) Guides which serve…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
