Speedwave DC Pumps starting to percolate through US stores

Speedwave DC Controllable pumps are starting to pop up at North American suppliers adding another offshoot of the Boyu pumps we have seen coming through under different labels. Similar in design to the Waveline and Diablo pumps — sharing the…

Royal Gramma: A Hardy, Beginner-Friendly Beauty

One of the true piscine treasures hailing from the Caribbean is the royal gramma, a.k.a. the fairy basslet (Gramma loreto). Not only is this little gem a real showstopper aesthetically speaking, but it’s also a hardy, beginner-friendly, and generally very…

6 Tips for Choosing the Right-Sized Tank for Saltwater Fish

Have you ever noticed that species profiles written about marine fish almost always include a recommended minimum tank size for the species? Have you also noticed that tank-size recommendations for the same species can vary wildly from one author, dealer,…

Elusive form of the OG green branching-cap montipora spotted at Henry Doorly Zoo

When Steve Tyree launched the limited edition coral craze, it was on the backs of three very unusual and notable corals at the time; the Holy Purple Monster Acro, the shaggy Acropora abroholosensis and the neon green branching & plating Montipora…

“A Girlfriend for Fabio” is the coolest crowdfunded aquarium project to date

The Japanese Pygmy Angelfish, Centropyge interrupta, is a seminal marine aquarium fish that is as stunning as it is rare. With several successes rearing marine fish under her belt, now Karen Brittain is aiming to raise this gorgeous fish in captivity…

Bikini Bottom dream tank is within reach thanks to Penn Plax Spongebob aquarium ornaments

SpongeBob Squarepants is one of the most lovable aquatic cartoon characters ever dreamed up, so it’s no wonder that children and adults alike think SpongeBob is the man. Now, regardless of your inclination you’ll be able to bring a little bit of…

Photoblepharon palpebratus is a unique glowing oddball for your deepwater biotope

The flashlight fishes are a very unique group of light emitting fish that are not often seen in the trade. These fishes are well known for the photophores (light emitting organ) found below the eye, which harbours bioluminescent bacteria, allowing…

Italian Skimmer LGs 850 gets an Italian style in depth review

The skimmer LGMAquari Lgs 850 is one of the latest offers of LGMAquari in the field of mono-pump skimmers. This skimmer is suitable for saltwater aquariums containing up to 900 liters. Construction The Lgs 850 is built with high quality materials;…

The Minimal Role of Mechanical Filtration in Marine Aquariums

Mechanical filtration—the physical straining out of suspended particulates from aquarium water—has something of a mixed reputation among marine aquarium hobbyists. This may seem odd to those with experience in the freshwater side of the hobby, where the use of hang-on-back…

OnesAqua Air Breeder manual air pump provides circulation without electricity

The OneAqua Air Breeder is a manual air pump that won’t get aquarists all that excited at a trade show but when power is unavailable, you’ll wish you had one. The simple manual air pump simply screws into a standard…