In a new study, published in Science, researchers from Uppsala University found that Eurasian perch larval exposed to microplastic particles were less active, less responsive to predator cues, more likely to be eaten, and less likely to thrive. They also found that…
Ultra Reef Typhoon is the first skimmer designed for the controllable Sicce PSK pump
Ultra Reef had a very big InterZoo, introducing their finely machined aquarium products to a wider audience than ever before. They already turned heads with their Nano Calcium Reactor and easily serviced media filter with possible Chaetomorpha reactor modification kit.…
The Incredible Display of Rare Reef Fish by De Jong Marinelife
When it comes to sourcing and handling rare marine fish, De Jong Marinelife is definitely one of the world leaders for exotic reef animals from all over the world. This normally wholesale-only operation is not open to the public but every…
Dive with MantaMaria in the Azores
The MantaMaria dive center is located on the beautiful island of Santa Maria nearly 1,500km offshore from the coast of Portugal. Here you can dive with devil rays in the crystal clear waters of the Azores archipelago, with visibility up…
Don’t Be a Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish Marine Aquarist!
Okay, class, please put away your notes and calculators, take out your number-two pencils (clear-a-vous but for a number-two!), and complete this easy multiple-choice quiz: Which of the following reef-lighting options costs the least? A) Zany Caribbean Chris’s Homemade Reef-Suitable…
Skimz unveils a macroalgae filter chaetomorpha reactor of their own
The Skimz macroalgae filter reactor is an interesting take on a product category which is beginning to gain a lot of traction in the aquarium hobby. The singaporean aquarium product company is quite prolific when it comes to experimenting with…
LiveAquaria helps to minimize the ‘Dory effect’
Finding Nemo was a wonderful animated tale that brought our lovable saltwater fish to the masses, and it also brought many people into the hobby hoping to bring a “Nemo” home for their little frags to raise and admire. LiveAquaria…
Giesemann Aquarium Water Test Kits
Giesemann Aquaristic revealed at InterZoo 2016 in Nuremberg Germany that they will soon be offering water test kits for a range of important water chemistry parameters. Better known for making high end reef aquarium lights with sports car paint jobs,…
IFALOS drop off aquariums are like nothing we’ve seen before
We first came across the modern Mediterranean inspired IFALOS aquariums at Global Pet Expo and were excited to get a first hand look at their newest drop off designs. IFALOS aquariums are created by Greek Architect Ioannis Tsakirdis to stand out in any…
Sharks have distinct personalities
A new study published in the Journal of Fish Biology shows that sharks have distinct personalities. The study conducted at Macquarie University observed the presence of personality differences in the Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni). A team of researchers from Macquarie’s…
