The Case Of The Missing Ctenophores

In 2015 a team from the California Academy of Science set out on a expedition to the Philippines to explore the Coral Triangle’s biological treasures. The trip was aimed at exploring the Verde Island Passage, a stretch of water between the…

The KH Director From GHL Will Start At $449

GHL has built one of the smallest and most condensed alkalinity monitors and one of the most affordable too. We just received official pricing on the new hardware both for the KH Guardian alone and for the kits that help…

Fluorescent Night Diving In Lembeh Strait
Fluorescent Night Dive There is nothing quite as exciting as a fluorescent night dive. And sure those two little words night dive might give some people the hibigeebies, but grab yourself a UV torch and strap on a yellow filter, and you'll…
Problematic Algae And How To Manage It

I have now been keeping reef tanks for over 30 years and over that time I have seen fads and techniques come and go and I have been asked questions about just about every aspect of the hobby. Despite all…

Fire Shrimp Successfully Captive Bred By Coral Creatures in Australia

The Blood or Fire Shrimp is a highly prized crustacean for saltwater aquariums that has captured the hearts of thousands of aquarists over the years. Formally known as Lysmata debelius, the fire shrimp has always carried a slight price premium…

50 Fish Stores in 5 Days – Across the United States (VIDEO)

As aquarists many of us can remember walking into our local fish store for the first time and being inspired to set up our first fish tank. However, this experience as a whole is at risk with the internet slowly…

Mistakes Newbies Make

Literally every person I know laments over the mistakes they made in the past. Many of us fondly recall our early years in the hobby, and we also all remember the mistakes we made then. This often leads to the…

Corals Spawn More Than You Think! Video Of Coral Spawning In Bonaire
Caribbean Coral Spawning It's that time of year again when corals around the Caribbean synchronize for one night of release. But did you know coral aren't restricted to a single night of spawning each year? It is widely believed that coral…
Mistakes Even Experienced Hobbyists Make

I would love to say that I never make mistakes. But as anyone who knows me knows, I do make them, and sadly I make them way too often, especially in regards to this hobby and how long I have…

Scubapro Japan Introduces Z1, Solar Powered Dive Computer

Scubapro Z1 Earlier this year Scubapro Japan quietly introduced the Z1, their first solar powered dive computer. I’m not sure how this exciting find slipped under my radar, but here we are. As far as I can tell the Z1 is…