The Skimz KONE E Series protein skimmers added three external models recently as announced by the Singapore-based company. Like the internal KONE E counterpart, these skimmers are utilizing the new Skimz E Series pumps. Similar to the other KONE E…
Netherland’s Aquadip rolls out improved live brine shrimp food and new Easy-Life Voogle additive
Netherland-based Aquadip had a couple announcements coming out recently with an improvement to its frozen brine shrimp food and the addition of Voogle, a natural stress reducer and overall health additive labeled under the Easy-Life brand. Aquadip may be known…
The Dark Hobby by Robert Wintner
Robert Wintner is an author and founder of Snorkel Bob’s shops throughout Hawaii. This guy has made a big business selling snorkel gear to tourists and locals. He has written several books in which have been poorly received with a…
SEASMART coral farm reaping rewards with first corals to hit markets and local reefs by December
The first SEASMART coral farm has launched in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and is looking to to grow corals for both sale into the aquarium market and to help restore local reefs. We’re big fans of the SEASMART program, a joint…
Exclusive first unboxing of the Reef Capable LED fixture from Marineland
The Reef Capable LED from Marineland is a very hyotly anticipated aquarium LED light which has not yet been released. However, the fine folks at UPG sent over a review unit for us to share with you. As we predicted…
Halichoeres hilomeni and H. erdmanni are two new wrasse species described from the East Indies
Halichoeres erdmanni and H. hilomeni are two new species of wrasses that Dr. Gerald Allen recently brought to our attention with their official description. The two new Halichoeres species were described in the latest issue of issue of the Raffles…
The Maggie Muffler, an easy alternative to a Durso or Stockman modification
For the past decade, I have used either a Stockman or Durso standpipe in my overflows to silence the dreaded gurgle. Recently, I found the need to build a new stand pipe. But before heading to my local hardware store…
AquaConnect SkyLED hybrid packs T5 and LEDs into streamline fixture
The AquaConnect SkyLED T5 and LED hybrid is starting to appear in Germany and Europe and we’re liking the sleek form of the fixture. Not a lot of information is out there on this fixture but we were able to…
V-Link: First peek at the Vertex USB wireless connection for Illumina LEDs
It may not be a lot to look at, just a USB stick with ZigBee bluetooth baked in, but the V-link from Vertex is a sure sign of things to come. With electronics shrinking and coming down in price, it’s…
PNG Lightning Maroon Clownfish On A Date
Rare fish lovers, it’s time we brought you an update on the SEASMART-collected, Lightning Maroon Clownfish from Papua New Guinea (PNG). Forgive the water clarity – the female Maroon Clown is always “digging”. Forgive the camera work – it was…
