Professionally quarantined exotic marine fish now available from AquaTouch

A handful of professionally quarantined and conditioned rare and exotic reef fish have just become available in the WYSIWYG section of the AquaTouch website. The page lists some of the harder to get, harder to acclimate and much sought after…

Drive-by view of cell size and scale

The University of Utah Genetics Science Learning Center has a fun, animated view that puts various cell sizes in perspective. The online resource, aptly named “Cell Size and Scale,” allows you to go from coffee bean to carbon atom and…

Royal Nature uses evaporated seawater for new aquarium salt

Royal Nature, a new aquarium salt developed and manufactured in Israel, is coming on the scene using evaporated seawater instead of the typical industry norm of base materials from mines. In development the past few years, the Royal Nature salt…

Lifeguard WOW multifunction internal filter/pump is a Jack of all trades, master of none

The Lifeguard WOW filter/pump is a do-it-all aquarium product that looks like it’s design was inspired by an alien sex toy. Seriously though, who would have ever thought to themselves “gee I need a water pump, submersible air pump, filter…

Aquatic Life 6 bulb T5 lighting fixture in 36″, 48″ and 72″ sizes

Aquatic Life has released their 6 bulb T5 HO fixtures and most retailers have started to take pre orders for them. These 6 bulb T5 combos include timer controls which allow you to control the lamps and lunar LEDs independently…

LED Spotlight DIY: changing the light spread by swapping the lenses

Disclaimer! The following article is intended for entertainment purposes only. Any attempt to repeat this uber delicate surgical procedure could result in death, serious physical harm, electrocution, blindness, fire, death, impotence, sea sickness, drowning, death and perhaps qualify you for…

Pygmy Angelfishes can get really dark under intense lighting

Pygmy angelfish of the genus Centropyge can change color and appearance dramatically from juvenile to adulthood. Like most marine fish, their adult coloration can also change quite a bit depending on their captive aquarium environment. In the past when aquarium…

Spectra Chrome Metal Halide Bulbs from Elos

Elos Spectra Chrome  metal halides bulbs will be making an appearance in most Elos shops across the United States very soon. We already showed you the new LED lighting that Elos should bring out in 2010. The new Spectra Chrome…

Reef Fanatic’s new PH pen wants to be in your hands

While most of you already have some sort of PH monitoring device, most likely a PH probe inline with a controller, this new Reef Fanatic PH pen could be a great addition to your arsenal of saltwater products.  Off the…

Kodak’s Playsport video camera is water proof and you know where we are going with this…

Kodak’s new playsport camera is a very affordable video camera. Not only is it only $149, but its waterproof up to 10 feet, which makes it perfect to take videos of your favorite water friends. Plus it shoots in full…