The aquascaping world has been thrown topsy turvey with all sorts of new designs these past few years. We’ve seen the pinnacles, the islands, the arches, the feng shui, the focal points, the atolls, low profile, and everything else. But…
Atlantis Marine World switching some displays over to straw bale sponge filters
Sponge filters are not a novel invention but due to budget cutbacks, Atlantis Marine World of Riverhead NY has been experimenting with a supersized version of the classic sponge filter that is made from straw bale. The supersized straw bale…
Scientist finds cure to RTN
RTN. What causes it? Nobody really seems to know. Even Hitler himself admitted to not knowing what causes the dreaded RTN. But how can we prevent it? Can it be cured? Apparently it can, as it was announced today that…
AquaIllumination teardown confirms Interchangeable LED puck
The newest AquaIllumination light is still one of the first aquarium LED lights using Cree XP-G LEDs to be widely available to reef aquarists. Since the completion of the ReefStock conference we’ve had a lot more time to give some…
Stacking up a half a decade of Vortech drivers
The Ecosmart driver is the latest in a long line of electrical engineering projects which have continued to deliver increased performance and features to the venerable Vortech pump. The original Vortech driver was a simple metal hardware box with no…
Reef Nutrition’s Offices almost burned to the ground
Reef Nutrition, which is located in California had a scare early one night. Their offices are in a large office complex and apparently the tenant space right next door to them caught fire. Whats more is that fire is suspected…
AquaConnect’s new Star LED lighting fixture for nano aquariums
AquaConnect has released their new Star LED lighting fixture for nano aquariums. The lamp features a modern glass shade that can be easily hung above your aquarium and will give you high light output and “long lamp life.” The lamp…
Lightning maroon clownfish from Blue Zoo Aquatics will be entrusted to an accomplished fishbreeder
The Lightning Maroon Clownfish from Papua New Guinea is the newest feather in the cap of the Seasmart Program and thanks to decisions being made at Blue Zoo Aquatics, the lightning maroon clownfish may eventually become a shining example of…
Giveaway: World Atlas of Marine Fishes, one book to rule them all
This is a repost of a story we first did back in fall 2008. Marine Depot would like for us to giveaway one copy of this book to remind you that they still sell this book for cheap and it…
Nahacky’s wrasse appears in the Industry, thanks to Fiji
For the record, Fiji is my favorite country in the world. I’d love to live there someday, and having a nicknamed NaHacky’s wrasse in the area is all the more reason to. The NaHacky’s wrasse has passed through marine wholesaler…
