A few weeks back, I had the privilege of speaking at the first annual Buckeye Reef Marine Expo down in Bowling Green, Ohio (which, by the way, was a tremendous success, thanks to the tireless efforts of Jesse Lambdin, Joe…
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IceCap K2 protein skimmers now available from CoralVue
IceCap K2 protein skimmers were first unveiled by CoralVue at MACNA in Washington D.C. and now they are in stock and available for purchase. CoralVue brought in all four models of the new protein skimmers which bear the iconic IceCap…
This giant hammer coral IS the aquascape!
The giant aquarium-grown wall hammer coral at Neptune’s Tropical Fish has been a reef aquarium institution in the Denver area for nearly two decades. Generations of new and seasoned reefers have made the pilgrimage to this humble aquarium store on…
Why is the aquarium hobby so addicting?
We have all heard and know about the addictions that are frequently talked about such as the addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, eating, and sex. But in reality virtually anything can be addicting as is the case with seemingly lesser…
An Ultra-Low-Nutrient System for Acropora and other SPS
Welcome to the next level of coral care. By now I am assuming you have at least understood all the key general practices to maintain some of the hardier corals, from soft corals to large-polyp stony (LPS) corals to some…
Atledtis E6+ and Cookie nano aquarium lights
The Atledtis E6+ and Cookie are two new LED fixtures from Hong Kong which really put a strong emphasis on design of their lights. Made out of all metal construction, the E6 and Cookie LED lights appear extremely well built…
Bounce Shrooms all start out as really nice Rhodactis
Bounce Shrooms and Mushroom Mania in general is taking the reef aquarium hobby by storm. Not since zoanthids has a soft coral captured the collective collectoritis that is gripping the high end coral frag market in the U.S. today. To be…
Where are thou, Thrive Aquatics and your Waterlab?
This is the story of the rise and fall of Thrive Aquatics, and their missteps with the Thrive Water Lab which led to empty promises to retail stores across the United States and abroad. It was a cold morning when Jeff…
Chimera Heliofungia, a fusion of two long tentacle plate corals
It’s quite rare that we see a long tentacle plate coral which is noteworthy enough to turn heads, but we have a special treat for you today. This incredible Heliofungia actiniformis comes to us from Bali Aquarium who spotted this specimen…
Pacific Sun LED make a return to North American distribution
Pacific Sun LED has been has been making interesting LED lights in Poland for several years now, and they’ve once again secured a distribution deal in North America. Deepwater Aquatics which has racked up a few exclusives including their BLDC…
