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Sarcophyton Leather Corals: Attractive, Toxic, and Tough as Nails
When it comes to hardiness, ease of care, and general adaptability, few corals can compare to those of the genus Sarcophyton—the so-called toadstool, or mushroom, leather corals. Despite their lack of chromatic…
Reefing from Afar, Part 5: Plans and Wishes for the Future
Overview: Finally we have come to the end of my series where I will set out some future desires of mine that are totally non-existent today or are very close to market. These are the wholes in my system that…
Reefing from Afar, Part 4: The Wong Solution
The last article discussed some of the quick and simple ways to take care of your reef while being away for just a short period of time. Due to my work responsibilities, which require travel around the world for two-…
A sneak peek of the hot livestock coming to Reefapalooza NY
If you were looking for a sneak peak at unique, cherry, eye catching or totally limited edition corals, we’ve got the ultimate coral candy fix for you today. Leading up to the hottest reef aquarium event of the summer, we’ve…
Second ever hybrid gem tang collected in Mauritius
The gem tang is arguably the most coveted of all surgeonfish species, making the first ever documented gem tang hybrid quite a sensation. Another hybrid gem tang has been collected and we have even better pictures of this stunning specimen…
Who will be the MASNA 2015 Aquarist of the Year?
Each year MASNA members nominate individuals who have contributed to the hobby for the MASNA Aquarist of the Year award. The award is presented at MACNA, during the Saturday banquet. Last years winner, Rich Ross, joined a renowned group…
Canadians warned not to flush ‘invasive’ goldfish
Tell your neighbor not to flush that darn goldfish. As aquarists we need to do our job to help educate people about our hobby and as this report from Alberta, Canada shows, flushing a goldfish down the toilet has dire…
Tunicate that ejects guts could help humans regenerate organs
A tunicate that spews its internal organs when stressed could lead scientists to scientific breakthroughs in human tissue regeneration. A recent study in Scientific Reports took a closer look at Polycarpa mytiligera a common tunicate found in reefs off the…
What a Difference a (Good) Protein Skimmer Makes!
Here at Saltwater Smarts, we’re not, generally speaking, in the business of writing product reviews. But when we have positive personal experiences with products that we think can make your life easier—and are available at a reasonable cost—we want to…
Getting lighting right with Neptune Systems PAR Monitoring Kit
Neptune Systems has a new PAR Monitoring kit that allows for continuous light-level monitoring for your aquarium. The simple kit allows you to get a better understanding of your aquarium’s light level – 24 hours a day. The new PAR…
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…
