The Ocean Queen is a new line of protein skimmers from Aqua Medic which sport more than a number of interesting features and potential improvements. On their own none of these smaller changes will dramatically improve the performance of the…
This is why Lobophyllia flabelliformis is Called ‘Carpet Lobo’
While ‘coral-ing’ in North Bali, we came upon an insane colony of Lobophyllia flabelliformis we couldn’t resist to photograph and share with you. But we came across while foraging for coral observation in North Bali, a colony of Lobophyllia like…
New Half-Black/Lemonpeel Angelfish Hybrid produced by Bali Aquarich
In our latest visit to Mr Su famous ornamental fish hatchery, we were greeted with many fish of different sizes and slightly different coloration all of them being hybrids of Centropyge flavissima and C. vrolicki. The very strange thing with…
IceCap PRO Turf Scrubber is one of the Cleanest ATS
The IceCap Pro Turf Scrubber is a new line of in-sump ATS with one of the cleanest designs we’ve seen in this rapidly growing product category. The first detail of the ‘Pro’ version of IceCap’s algae turf scrubber that caught…
Resetting a Large Colony of Acropora carduus
Acropora carduus is a fast-growing, thin-branching species of SPS coral which comes in a huge range of color forms, none more popular and widespread in the reef keeping hobby than the venerable ‘Red Dragon Acro‘. First introduced to the reef…
Genesis Rock Booster – a New Biomedia from Polyp Lab
Genesis Rock and Genesis Rock Booster is a new option for adding a massive amount of surface area for bacterial colonization without taking up too much space in your aquarium system. The very swanky packaging for the Genesis Rock contains…
Reef Factory increase power, color, and control with Reef Flare Pro
The company that brought you KH Keeper has today teased its latest addition to the Reef Flare lighting range, Reef Flare Pro. Like the existing Reef Flare model, the new Pro is a fan-cooled, Wi-Fi controlled fixture available in three…
New Zealand’s new Species of Pygmy Pipehorse, Cylix tupareomanaia
The Manaia Pygmy Pipehorse, Cylix tupareomanaia, is a brand new syngnathid from New Zealand that doesn’t just represent a new species, but is so unique that it warranted the creation of separate genus. This newly described pygmy pipehorse was discovered at…
Reefology ATO: Using Float Valves for Auto Top Off
After you’ve learned how to mix proper seawater for your marine/reef/saltwater aquarium, the next most important concept to understand is the management of evaporation, and the automatic replenishment of water lost to evaporation. Whether you have a nano aquarium with…
We’ve Added Cool Mysis & Cool Green to the Aquarium Menu
Cool Mysis and Cool Green are two flake foods from Brine Shrimp Direct that are some of the highest quality prepared foods we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering our fish. Many reef aquarists scoff at the idea of feeding…
