New video demonstrates a highlight feature of the Vectra pump, calibration

The Vectra starts shipping this week and this new controllable DC pump from Ecotech Marine is already garnering a lot of attention. It’s not just the hardware of the Vectra M1 & L1 pumps that make them such great water…

Crossbreeding may be the key to coral survival in warming seas

Researchers are looking for ways to create a more heat resilient coral to battle the negative impacts of warming oceans. By mixing and matching corals of the same species from different latitudes, the team is hoping to find a way…

Limited edition Fish and Coral Of The World posters are now specially priced for MACNA

A few months ago we released a collectible set of limited edition Fish and Coral Of The World Posters. These collectible prints feature all original photographs taken by myself, each with a personal story and experience from my travels around the…

JBJ announces the new Orion LT-120 LED Fixture

The JBJ Orion LT-120 LED fixture is the first new high powered light from JBJ in a really long time. It’s been a hot minute since JBJ has released any new LED fixture, making the Orion LT-120 the first new…

Kamoer is becoming the brand for dosing pumps

When we first heard about Kamoer dosing pumps, we didn’t know what to make of the company, or their dosing units. Their dosing pump design is pretty straightforward, and with so many rebadged products coming from OEMs in China, we…

Doc’s Eco Systems: New Packaging, Same Great Product

Recently the range of foods from Doc’s Eco Systems underwent an upgrade. In the past I have commented how great the product “Eco-Brew” was as a food in marine systems. Now the team have redesigned the packaging of their Eco…

A Mauritian gem residing in Japan

As the metonymic dust begins to settle after our whirlwind tour of Japan, it becomes increasingly clear that this country is without a doubt, the capital mecca for rare fish and all things associated. With lolita inspired fashion and crazy pop…

An insight into documentary film making with Richard Fitzpatrick

The best things in life often come unscripted and unplanned, brought upon by sweet serendipitous moments that take you by surprise. While visiting Cairns Marine earlier this month, we were treated to an enchanting encounter with one of documentary filmmaking’s…

MASNA Summer Membership Drive Continues – Cool MACNA Prize Announced

The Summer membership drive for the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) continues through the end of August.  New and renewing members will be entered into a drawing for an AquaFX Glacial 100 RODI system.  In addition to supporting MASNA and its…

Ultralife Mag-Tastic magnetic holder debuting at MACNA

Ultralife Reef Products is introducing its Mag-Tastic magnetic aquarium holder at MACNA next month. The simple, yet handy design is designed to hold a wide range of aquarium gizmos in place. Available in a set of one or two holders, the…