Micromussa pacifica is a name that we’ve all been waiting for to identify an undescribed coral for nearly a decade. Ever since the small ‘Indonesian Scolymia’ popped up on the radar of reefers, it’s gone by many names but we…
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New imports of Micromussa from Darwin Australia are completely new colors and patterns
It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen any new lords or micros but recent shipments of Micromussa amakusensis from Darwin Australia are a crop of micros unlike any the reef hobby has ever seen before. Apparently there are almost…
Monsoon Aquatics Successfully Settles Acanthastrea pachysepta and Offers Them For Sale
In recent months, Monsoon Aquatics in Australia spawned Acanthastrea pachysepta. Their spawn has now had time to grow, and they are beginning to offer these pieces for sale to the public. This is a paramount achievement, being one of the…
The First Rule of (Coral) Fight Club is … – Coral Warfare at a Glance
While it may be a surprise to others, just about any self-respecting reef aquarist knows that corals fight. Life on the reef can be tumultuous for a sessile, brainless colony of polyps. In addition to unforgiving environmental conditions and relentless…
Video: Tour of Oceanic Gardens
Recently Remy got to visit Gabe Pommier and his two-year-old coral business Oceanic Gardens in Illinois. Gabe has been a hobbyist for 10 years and at just 24 years old his premises are looking really clean, well organized, and professional,…
Eight Coral Treasures from The Hong Kong Aquarium Trade
Aquacultured corals are becoming more and more popular as we progress in the reefing hobby, but many of the wild or maricultured pieces seem to be appearing less frequently. Those huge tables and clusters of coral which were imported from…
Reef Safe Angelfish: What’s the Secret?
Have you ever owned a reef-safe angelfish? A hot topic of discussion that has yet to be answered. If you peruse the forums, you will find yourself reading a multitude of different opinions. Some believe they will get lucky and…
Why Coral Collectors Trim Corals and Why You Should Trim Them Too.
Have you wondered why some corals look the way they do when you buy them at your aquarium store? Some with a flat base cut, some with grinding marks on them, and other man-made alterations. You might have seen this…
Monsoon Aquatics Secures $500,000 Government Grant to Spawn Corals
Monsoon Aquatics in Australia has been awarded a stage 2 Accelerating Commercialisation grant worth $528,000 to continue its work on coral spawning. The project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the Entrepreneurs’ Programme,…
A Day in the Life of a Coral Farmer
Going out for a drink and meeting people who ask what you do for a living is always amusing when you tell them you farm corals. It’s not often you can delve into the inner workings, hardships, and triumphs of…
