Nova Extreme Pro 20″ model spied

A quick shot shows what to be about 4 clownfish being lit by a T5 unit? Which isn’t that exciting, however the fact that it appears to be 20″ inches is worth noting. We know this because the aquarium that…

Win a 5 gallon bucket of salt mix

We are having another photo contest, so get out your cameras. The subject of this contest is Clownfish. You can read more about the contest and rules here. The winner will receive either a 5 Gallon Bucket of Reef Crystals…

Saltwater aquariums: Critical water parameters for reef tanks

Think of all the divers who go to such lengths to visit saltwater reefs for a view of the amazing sea life that inhabits the area. Now imagine that you can have a little corner of that magic in your…

Look behind you at that great white shark

Apparently a marine biologist had hoped to stealthily track a great white shark was the one actually being tracked…by the great white! He was using the most un-obtrusive boat he could think of a yellow plastic kayak. He spotted a…

Aquarium native iPhone game

There is another native iPhone game, called Aquarium. Although it’s not actually a game yet but rather more of a screen saver… In short, you can see orange clownfish swim in the aquarium and feed them (this could be a…

The Wholesale World of Tropical Fish and the Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them to You

If you love tropical fish, then finding quality livestock for your aquarium is important. Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world. The world of a wholesale…

Clean Up Crew: The Short Version by Ronald Shimek, Ph. D.

If an aquarist desires to have a captive reef in their aquarium, it is essential that they try to include all levels of a normal ecosystem. Our little reefs are really small artificial ecosystems and to avoid problems, all the…