While much is known in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe about how the saltwater aquarium industry and hobby works, little is known about China. Some reports have been floating out of China over the years but thankfully we…
Fish Store destroyed by newbie aquarist, then caught
Crime just doesn’t pay, especially when you’re a former customer of a fish store namely, Aquatic Interiors Seacave. You see Michael Davis of Akron Ohio got upset that one of his fish died after purchasing a fish tank system earlier…
Illuminata new trimless aquarium series by Oceanic: Video walkaround
The Illuminata is a new trimless, braceless aquarium series by Oceanic which we first reported on at the Marine Aquarium Expo last weekend in Costa Mesa California. The Illuminata is the first inovative aquarium series from Oceanic since the Tek…
What type of Automated Top off do you own?
Automated top off devices, you know those little machines from heaven. If we didn’t have them it would make most of us insane from having to refill evaporated water on a constant basis. What would be your guess as to…
Marineland Pro protein skimmer caught on video
For the vast majority of us we wouldn’t give this skimmer a chance, after all it is made by Marineland a company that doesn’t produce many saltwater products despite having “marine” in their name. This skimmer was purchased after the…
I’ll meet you by the aquarium at the bus stop
A company in Brazil that specializes in building and maintaining numerous different aquarium systems created a unique aquarium for the locals to enjoy. The ad which is part of a bus stop isn’t an “ad” perse but a whole aquarium…
Unique shrimpfish and mangrove display by Drs. Foster and Smith
For some people, going to conferences is all about seeing something new and for others, doing the marine aquarium conference thing is an awesome opportunity build an eye catching display. One of the exhibitors which consitently likes to put on…
Apex aquarium controller from Neptune Systems, video and updated pics
The new Apex controller from Neptune systems was released at Max. The Apex aquarium controller is setting a new bar among aquarium controllers. There are very little products in the aquarium hobby that garner as much fanboy attention as the…
Twin Arc metal halide lamp from Advanced Lighting Solutions up close and personal
The twin arc metal halide lamp from Advanced Lighting Solutions was one of the most exciting and innovative product unveiled at the Marine Aquarium Expo this past weekend. The twin arc lamps are about the length of a standard 400w…
Current’s Solana 67 XL and 60 XL hands on
Current’s brand new Solana 60XL and 67XL were on hand for the show at MAX. The Solana 60XL is a perfect setup for the hobbyist that wants a plug and play system and doesn’t require you to purchase any additional…
