Apex WXM: the Wireless Expansion Module for Vortech-Apex connectivity is now available for pre-order

The WXM is the name of the wireless expansion module for the Apex aquarium controller which was first announced by Neptune Systems back in November. Although it was first slated to arrive in Q1 2010, we are just now slipping…

Stacking up a half a decade of Vortech drivers

The Ecosmart driver is the latest in a long line of electrical engineering projects which have continued to deliver increased performance and features to the venerable Vortech pump. The original Vortech driver was a simple metal hardware box with no…

Lightning maroon clownfish from Blue Zoo Aquatics will be entrusted to an accomplished fishbreeder

The Lightning Maroon Clownfish from Papua New Guinea is the newest feather in the cap of the Seasmart Program and thanks to decisions being made at Blue Zoo Aquatics, the lightning maroon clownfish may eventually become a shining example of…

Blue Ringed Octopus captured on HD Video

Very few of us keep a Blue Ringed Octopus, and for very good reason. They’re poisonous, can escape just about any glass cage and very smart. While most of us wouldn’t keep this guy, we can see why so many…

Petition targets 83 coral species for U.S. endangered species list protection

The Center for Biological Diversity recently prepared and filed a scientific petition to have 83 coral species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The petition, filed on October 20, 2009, looks to use the powers of…

AquaStatix makes your iPhone fishy

If you’re one of the growing number of iPhone users and looking for a robust, tank logging application for your device check out AquaStatix. The app (available for $1.99 USD from the iTunes App Store) will let you set up…

Reefs.org site overhaul rolling out March 21

The first fully fledged online reefkeeping community Reefs.org has always been on the ball in terms of rolling out new features and updates to it’s website and software. Next week the RDO crew will have a lot more to show…