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Bluefin Reactors are a fancy union of acrylic and molded parts
By now we’ve seen so many different biopellet and media reactors made for aquarium use that we hesitate to tell you about new models unless they are truly standing out from the…
Comical crustaceans for your coral cushions – the Periclimenes shrimps
There are more than just skunk cleaner shrimps and blood shrimps in the world of aquarium crustaceans. Many are delightful and colorful little creatures that go unnoticed even to the trained reefer. It is imperative that a reef tank should…
Recapping a Memorable MACNA 2013
Warm ocean breezes, an opulent venue, fascinating and informative presentations by distinguished speakers, and innovative and engaging vendor displays all combined to make MACNA 2013, held August 30-September 1 at the luxurious Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida,…
Osopsaron formosensis is a dazzling little goby that will blow your mind
Osopsaron formosensis is a bedazzling little fish that lives in the cooler waters of Japan and Taiwan. An unassuming little fish that sports neon colors throughout its body, the fish has a secret weapon to capture your attention if you…
Best new products of MACNA 2013
We’ve just about wrapped up our coverage of everything MACNA this year and although it only took two weeks, there was an incredible diversity of new products announced, launched and releases at this year’s big event. If you need any…
MaxSpect Razor 200 coming soon with modified lens-reflector system
The Razor 200 LED slim light from MaxSpect is easily one of the best deals for intense reef-colored LED lighting for aquaria. The MaxSpect Razor was introduced with the 21″ Razor 120 and the 27″ Razor 160, then followed up…
ZooMed Aquasun modules may be the unlikely harbinger of our LED future
The ZooMed AquaSun LED HO replacement modules we spied this week took us by surprise and it signals a real sea-change in the way major manufacturers look at LED lighting. When it comes to aquarium LED lights for the masses, first…
Central Live enlists Southland and Sea Dwelling Creatures to ‘offer’ aquatic livestock
Central Live, a new program from Central Garden & Pet, is an interesting initiative that brings reputable livestock vendors a little bit closer to the dry-goods fold. Within the month, aquarium stores who are customers of Central Pet will begin…
Cobalt Aquatics ‘MoaFlow’ brings a new XL DC Pump design to aquariums
The MoaFLow is a pre-consideration product that Cobalt Aquatics had in their booth at MACNA this year. Since the majority of their whole slew of new products already launched earlier this year, Cobalt was really in South Florida to give…
Marine Fish Bait and Switch—5 Adorable Juveniles that Blossom into Brutes
Their alluring cuteness beckons from across the LFS. At just a few inches in length and sporting dazzling colors, comical polka dots, interesting morphology, or fascinating finnage, they’re practically irresistible to the average marine-aquarium hobbyist looking to acquire a show-stopping…
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…
