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Powder blue and Whitecheek tang hybrid latest to be documented at melting pot reef
If the islands along the Indo-Pacific border, including Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, had their own soundtrack it would be by Barry White. The powder blue x whitecheek tang hybrid is…
Where the heck did this Maroonellaris clownfish come from?
A Maroonellaris is a hybrid clownfish cross between a maroon clownfish and an ocellaris clownfish. We generally don’t encourage hybridization in any kind of fish, but something about the genetic portmanteau of a big ole maroon clownfish and a slender…
Testing: Nano-Bubbles
Recently, the folks in my area got enamored with the topic of “nano?bubbles” for the reef tank. Being a curious engineer and avid tinkerer of tanks, I jumped right in to test it for myself. So what are nano?bubbles and…
ORA wants you to pick its next poster!
ORA is looking for input for its next poster to add to its series. The ORA Maxima Clam poster, ORA Clownfish, and ORA Coral posters the company produced are getting such a warm reception, they are looking to the hobbyists and…
Tunze teases a new pump ahead of InterZoo 2016
Tunze has just shared a graphic which doesn’t hint, but confirms, that a whole new breed of water pumps are coming soon. In a time when we were all still using powerheads and jets to move water in our aquariums.…
Maine Coral Gardens are filled with Azoox corals and marine life
When we think of the state of Maine in the Northeast United States, we tend to think of lobsters and clam chowder. But as it turns out, there’s a really rich coral reef right off the coast of this northerly…
Population of Vaquita porpoises falls to 60 individuals
The Vaquita is a rare species of porpoise, found only in the norther part of the Gulf of California. Unfortunately due to illegal fishing the Vaquita and it’s habitat are under attack and only 60 individuals remain in the wild. “We are…
Please support the Jesus Larralde Memorial & Family Fund
Jesus Larralde, CEO of Farside Tropicals and fish collector extraordinaire has passed away. Jesus was a shining light in the marine aquarium hobby and was an ambitious rising star in the marine aquarium industry. He was featured over two years…
iSocket 3G alerts you about power outage, temperature without need for WiFi
The iSocket 3G is a simple way to get alerts if your power goes out or there are temperature swings for your aquarium helping to cut down on the traveling reefer blues, even if you WiFi is out. The iSocket…
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…
