TMC MiniLED 400 launches this month

The TMC MiniLED 400 is a new LED aquarium light that is a great fit for smaller nano aquariums but could also be teamed together for coverage on larger saltwater or freshwater systems. The initial version is using just white…

Exceptional captive-bred Latezonatus Clownfish

We’re not the first to sing the praises of this new offering that’s hooking rare fish hoarders and clownfish addicts alike. Heck, these aren’t the first captive-bred Latezonatus clownfish I’ve kept. I’ve been jonesing for more captive-bred Amphiprion latezonatus ever…

ATB Nano internal protein skimmer is an air-driven hottie

The ATB Nano is a protein skimmer that we’ve seen before – we saw it in the ATB Nano Hang-On skimmer and the ATB Mikro Nano cone skimmer – but now ATB has an eye-catching new fractionator in the ATB…

OFI publishes a guide to standard common names for aquarium marinelife

Complaints in the marine aquarium hobby have never ceased either about the difficulty in pronouncing the scientific names or in the inconsistency in common names in the trade. At least one entity, Ornamental Fish International (OFI) has released a small…

Take a spin with the Bio Aquatek Gyractor

The upcoming Bio Aquatek Gyractor G1000 Bio Reactor is designed to give your biopellets a new twist. A unique design and fluidising plate on the bottom are designed with a dual action, keeping the media in suspension and turning over…

JBJ Oceanstream circulation pumps finally appearing on the market

The JBJ Oceanstream circulation pumps we heard about last fall are starting to appear at online retailers over the last few weeks. Propeller powerheads have become the standard the last few years and JBJ has brought some affordable propeller water…

Sneek Peak at the new Top-Dressed Otohime

A couple weeks ago we told you about Reed Mariculture’s forthcoming new product line that seeks to fill the gap between large-scale commercial foodfish aquaculture and the individual reef hobbyist – finally addressing the needs of small scale ornamental marine…

Bon’s lagoon has come a long way in just four months

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ecFrn2GRFA[/youtube] Precisely four months ago we called out Vivaldi’s new reef tank as being destined for greatness. The set up of Bon’s Lagoon is meticulous; ultra modern trimless tank and low profile reefscape and high tech equipment including Ecoxotic LED…

AEFW now known as Amakusaplana acroporae

AEFW — the dreaded acropora-eating flatworm has been a nuisance for hobbyists for years and has just gotten a new name thanks to a research team led by Dr. Kate Rawlinson from University College London. Amakusaplana acroporae is the official…

Tunze Coral Flex adhesive offers strong hold, flexibility

Tunze Coral Flex is a new product the German company has just released providing a durable yet flexible putty adhesive for attaching coral and rocks in aquariums. The two-part putty is 100% non-toxic to your tank inhabitants, unlike your traditional…