The Eheim ThermoPreset is a new aquarium heater from the veteran aquarium brand. As you might have guessed from the name, the new Eheim ThermoPreset are a preset, non-adjustable aquarium heater which are programmed to heat aquarium water to 25C,…
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The Modern Reef Aquarium Fish Room
One of the notions that most of us are familiar with is the “man cave”. This room of the house is usually dedicated to our enjoyment of sports, large television screens and adult beverages. In the best of circumstances, it…
Red Sea Reefer Peninsula & XXL Models Coming This Spring
Red Sea's Reefer tanks were a smash hit when they launched, and the hobby got really excited when the company teased two models later last year. As their names imply, the Reefer Peninsula and Reefer XXL are peninsular and larger…
LupyLED TheFlow Stainless Steel Pipes for Freshwater Aquariums
TheFLOW is a new set of intake and return pipes from LupyLED which are a classy addition to any upscale freshwater tank. Although theses stainless steel tubes would be ravaged with corrosion in a saltwater environment, it's always nice to…
Milestones & Pioneers of The Reef Aquarium Hobby
Between the inauguration last week and Martin Luther King Day, you could not turn on anything without hearing the phrase “Events that shaped history”. That got me to thinking about the events that shaped the reef aquarium hobby. While I…
The 10th ReefStock is just Over A Month Away!
Just about ten years ago, I started the ReefStock conference in Denver Colorado during a time when reef hobbyist events were very rare. When I set out to do ReefStock for the first time, I never imagined ever doing it…
Reef Fish Will Risk It All For A Tasty Meal
Coral Reef Habitats Coral reefs are complex three-dimensional landscapes and coral reef fish experience this ‘landscape of fear’ based on how much shelter is available compared to the number of predators roaming the reef. A new study from the University of California,…
The High Cost of the Reef Aquarium Hobby
Having been in this hobby pretty much since it started, I have seen innovations in equipment beyond my wildest dreams. I have also seen fish and corals that I only thought I would see in books become more and more…
UPDATED: Reef Builders Destination: North Sulawesi Indonesia Aug 10th – 20th
Join us in Sulawesi Indonesia as we explore the Island's Northern Coast. Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Passport to Paradise Reef Builders Destination. This eleven-day itinerary allows us to visit all of North Sulawesi’s amazing underwater diversity. We…
Salty Confessions: Procrastination Never Pays in Reefkeeping!
Regular SWS readers know that CC and I always emphasize the importance of staying on top of routine maintenance chores so small problems don’t develop into big ones. Great advice for a hobby in which only bad things happen quickly,…
