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Sensorex PH-1 turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable pH meter
Sensorex has developed a mobile accessory for pH measurements tapping into you Apple iPhone, iPod or iPad device. The Sensorex PH-1 pH meter allows you to measure, record, and track your pH…
Scott’s fairy wrasse from Cook Islands is the quintessential Cirrhilabrus scottorum
Once upon a time, Scott’s fairy wrasses from the Cook Islands was THE wrasse to have; it was the bee’s knees of fairy wrasses and it was pretty much the only form of Cirrhilarbus scottorum that you could get in the…
Eviota kermadecensis and Paracaesio brevidentata two new species of reef fish
Paracaesio brevidentata and Eviota kermadecensis are two recently described species of reef fish which may not get the reef aquarists clammoring for them, but at least it’s good to know that the Ichthyologists aren’t resting on their laurels. Paracaesio brevidentata is a…
New CAD Lights NR-1 Nano Reef Bio-Reactor coming soon
The nano-reef market is getting a bit of good news today with another nano-sized biopellet reactor hitting the market as the new CAD Lights NR-1 Nano Reef Bio-Reactor was just announced. The diminutive reactor measures uses a 2 1/2 in. diameter body and…
Tridacna tevoroa (T. mbalavuana) revealed up close in never before seen detail
Tridacna tevoroa is a very little known species of giant clam with a limited distribution centered around the Tonga Islands. The living specimens of the “Devil Clam” was described as Tridacna tevoroa but it was originally described as Tridacna mbalavuana from just…
Reef Octopus Luxury 90 Aquarium seen in the wild
We covered the Reef Octopus Luxury 90 aquarium earlier this year as the company more known for budget-friendly equipment ventured into a more luxurious product line and we’ve finally seen some of these aquariums hit the market stateside. Salty Supply posted…
From the archives: Summer Doldrums at the Local Fish Store
It’s that time of year when dust is settling at the LFS, so take in a few thoughts for what the professional fish-slingers and coral fraggers can do to be ready for the onset of the Fall reefing season. Would…
Seamix gives a whole new meaning to “white label” additives
Seamix is a new company venturing into the bulk aquarium additive market featuring bulk sizes of products in simple, nondescript packaging featuring a simple white and black label. The initial offering for the company are an ocean salt mix, calcium, alkalinity additive,…
Florida declares war on invasive lionfish
In an executive order signed earlier this month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has effectively declared war on the invasive Lionfish. For the next 12 months, it is a virtual no-holds-barred, open season on this damaging predator. Highlights include:…
Aqueon Evolve desktop aquarium is the cheapest tank we’d actually buy
When we first saw the Aqueon Evolve aquarium, we automatically pigeon-holed it into the category of cheap desktop tanks that have been flooding the market lately. However once we got all up in the box and guts of one at the…
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…
Breaking New Ground
Vibrant Corals and Fish Ushers in the First Legal CITES-Compliant Malaysian Coral Imports to the…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
