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Reefmaster Indonesia scores one of the wildest Echinomorpha

Ok so these pictures from Reefmaster Indonesia may be a little ‘juiced’, but there’s no denying that this is one of the wildest Echinomorpha chalice corals we’ve ever seen. And that’s saying…

Equipment

More Gift Ideas for the Reefkeeper in Your Life

Let’s face it, if we marine aquarists had our way, every gift we received during the holiday season would be hobby-related. Trouble is, ours is such a specialized pastime that few, if any, of our loved ones really understand it…

Companies

Bashsea Mano sump just for you nano reefers

Bashsea is big in bold in many ways but the nano scene was a missing piece for some of its products, but that changed when the company recently unveiled the Bashsea Mano nano sump. Although they are billing it as the “man’s…

Longevity in the coral reef aquarium

Recently while perusing the web, I came across an interesting post by Paul B regarding his reef tank now being 44 years old. And while I have been doing this a long time none of the tanks I have ever…

Places

Diploprion drachi, the Drachi soapfish from the Red Sea

Soapfish may not be the first group of fish that jump to mind when it comes to selecting a good reef inhabitant. Heck, they may not even be in the first 8, 9,or 10 groups of fish, and generally there…

Magazine

Reef Builders Indonesia Travelogue – Bajau Village on Sumbawa Island

Years ago I read an article about the Bajau Laut “Sea Gypsies” and since then I have always wanted to see one of these community for myself. This past week Reefbuilders had the opportunity to visit a Bajau village and…

Coral

The Best Beginner Small-Polyp Stony Corals

Upon entering the world of small polyp stony corals (or SPS), many people ask the magic question, “Which types are best for beginners?” In my opinion the most beginner-friendly choices are found in the genera Montipora, Pocillopora, Seriatopora, and Stylophora.…

Companies

Artfully Acrylic releases line of AIO aquariums

Artfully Acrylic has recently released a series of all-in-one aquariums that have a few unique attributes including a larger reach chamber to allow for more equipment options, deep dimensions for aquascaping potential and clear, removable mesh lids to keep your…

Set Up a Saltwater Aquarium

Reliable Marine Aquarium Reference Sources

“Research the characteristics and care requirements of any fish or invertebrate you plan to keep.” “Studying the fundamentals of saltwater aquarium keeping before setting up your first system is a hallmark of success.” We’ve dispensed advice like this time and…