Liopropoma collettei re-appears in the aquarium scene

Liopropoma are a group secretive fishes which makes them elusive and uncommonly found in the aquarium trade. Collette’s Reef Basslet (Liopropoma collettei) is a species that closely resembles the Pinstripe Reef Basslet (Liopropoma susumi), however the former has a more…

MLB’s Miami Marlins add aquarium backstop to new stadium design

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxsbb-Cx5vA[/youtube] Pitchers and catchers reported for MLB’s spring training last month and as the regular season start nears, the Miami Marlins are opening a new baseball stadium — complete with aquarium backstop. Opening this year, the new baseball-only stadium is…

Vertex Vectra protein skimmer cleaner goes for a spin on a Warner Marine MF201

The Vertex Vectra protein skimmer neck cleaner is a product we were keen to try out, especially in conjunction with a protein skimmer from a different manufacturer, in this case Warner Marine. Whereas some Vertex products carry a top shelf…

Atoll Solutions teasing with some fancy acrylic aquarium products

Atoll Solut is an up-and-coming company from Argentina that is adding some nice looking acrylic pieces to their slowly growing lineup. We touched on the Atoll Solut salt mix a little over a year ago and were glad to see…

Tiny coral eating butterflyfishes eating homemade food is a cute and encouraging spectacle

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJMgFsMDUiY&list=UUIBWI3kRIzs0djnG8h8644A&index=17&feature=plcp[/youtube] The short video above is really quite something. To see a whole bunch of obligate coral eating butterflyfishes munching on homemade food is not something you see everyday. Sure it has been done before with adults but the success…

New Finnex MAX-300 Digital Temperature Controller an affordable way to manage heaters

Heater failure is one of the most common maladies to hobbyists and the effect is typically catstrophic — from overheating your system and boiling everything to losing heat in the cold and freezing them out. For hobbyists on a tight…

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Kessil unveiling A150W Amazon Sun daylight version

The Kessil A150W Amazon Sun is the daylight version of the company’s popular LED pendant fixtures that is being unveiled today. The Kessil Amazon Sun mimics a natural, 6,700K white light and although it is geared towards the freshwater market,…

Ruggedized Olympus TG-820 latest addition to Tough line

We are always happy to see gadget manufacturers creating new products that make a great option for us hobbyists. First off, we love water and love taking pictures and this environment isn’t always the best for sensitive and expensive gadgets…