The Blenny Watchers are at it with another great and exclusive look at the behavior of unusual marine life. In focus for this video is a pair of illustrious Nursalim flasher wrasses, Paracheilinus nursalim, showing us everything they’ve got. Part battle…
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…
What to do with an aggressive fish
We all make that mistake of seeing an extraordinary fish and instantly buying it at the fish store. Sometimes we know it may be risky and other times the fish just turns into a bully. So what can you do…
Friday Smorgasbord: Video edition
Friday is one of the best days of the week. As many of us are enjoying our last day of work before heading into the weekend, why not enjoy a few cool videos to set the stage for an awesome…
Kalypse Takes Wetsuit Style To The Next Level
Kalypse Wetsuits The Kalypse is a new line of wetsuits which was on display last week at the Paris International Dive Show. These premium wetsuits are made using advanced 3D modeling to create the perfect fit, with French style to stand out…
Hippopus porcellanus, Face to Face with the Rarest Species of Giant Clam
Hippopus porcellanus, the China Clam, is arguably the rarest species of giant clam living today. It has a very restricted range second only to the Devil Clam, but it is extremely rare where the species has been found. Unfortunately, the…
Exploring The Shallow Water Corals of Palau’s Nikko Bay (Video)
Just take a look at that aerial photograph of Palau’s Nikko Bay above – this is the kind of habitat where crazy corals can be seen and found. The lush rainforests grows on steep limestone cliffs right up to the water’s…
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…
IceCap 3K Gyre Generation Flow Pump licences Maxspect technology
The new IceCap 3K Gyre Generation Flow Pump looks a lot like the Maxspect Gyre pumps and that's because IceCap licensed the technology from Maxspect to produce a budget-friendly gyre pump. The IceCap 3k Gyre is rated for up to…
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,…
