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3.1 Fairy Wrasses: The rubrimarginatus group
The rubrimarginatus group is home to some of the most well-known (and well-loved) of the Fairy Wrasses. The group can be divided rather equally into two clades, each with their own separate…
Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine transitioning to bimonthly format
Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine is shifting from a monthly publication to a bimonthly format beginning with the upcoming September issue, now becoming the September/October 2015 issue. One good bit of news however, is if you sign up by today (July…
NOVA’s Lethal Seas program is a simple lesson in Carbonic chemistry
On a very basic level, some reefers kind of understand the interplay of carbon dioxide, carbonate, carbonic acid. However we’re not quite as sure that saltwater aquarists really understand how these chemicals affect pH and alkalinity, and especially how it…
A new range extension for Chaetodon burgessi in the Coral Sea
The family Chaetodontidae is well represented by ten genera. Of which, the most populous Chaetodon is home to several subgenera, one of which is the eternally fascinating Roaops. This small subgenus comprises of five handsome species, including the dapper, monochromatic Chaetodon…
Vectra pump live Q&A Google Hangout with Ecotech Marine (Updated w/ video)
We are in Allentown PA with EcoTech Marine for the launch of their new centrifugal return pump, the Vectra M1 and L1. We already know that this controllable DC pump will be fully controllable with EcoSmart Live and that it…
Video teardown of the MindStream aquarium monitor
It was super cool to visit the heart of the research and development of the MindStream aquarium monitor and pick the Step Ahead Innovations team’s brain about how their device works inside and out. However while we were there, we…
Kessil AP700 coming in September, 185 watts & wireless control for $949
The Kessil AP700 has been a long time coming but as of today, fans of Kessil’s unique approach to aquarium lighting can look forward to the concrete release date for the company’s first fully fledged aquarium fixture. Kessil made a…
The Two-Stripe Damsel: Hardiness and Hostility in Equal Measure
Among the pomacentrids (damsels and clownfishes) are many species that rank exceptionally high when it comes to hardiness in aquaria (thus their once common use as tank cyclers) but also tend to mature into little hellions that can turn a…
Skimz Mini Recirculating Reactor incorporates internal DC pump for versatility, performance
Skimz is launching three recirculating biopellet reactors in the near future that utilizes an internal DC pump and adjustable outlet control based on your bioload and aquarium needs. The new Skimz Mini Recirculating Reactors will come in three sizes and…
Answers to the top 10 questions about the MindStream aquarium monitor
We are writing on location in beautiful Vermont and yesterday we spent a whole day in the offices of Step Ahead Innovations trying to wrap our head around their exciting new MindStream Aquarium Monitoring System. It really took a whole…
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…
