We’re just at a little over a week from the setup of ReefStock 2015 and we are thrilled to be teased with yet another super exciting new product for the show. These teaser shots seem to show the topside of…
Unknown baby Opistognathus is a diminutive darling packed with colour and character
Jawfish are a real whimsical group of animals that add a truly unique dimension to any reef tank. The family is largely represented by species in the genus Opistognathus, though other more obscure and less populous genera like Lonchopisthus and Stalix…
Top 5 favorite Coral Morphological stories
Over the last half decade or more, Coral Morphologic has been the aquarium hobby’s undisputed leader in artsy coral art, especially in the mutlimedia coral reef space. During that time we’ve highlighted “Core-More” and their various projects which span the…
Skimz releases Skimz PurBio pellets
Skimz PurBio is a biodegradable polymer released by the company to help increase the beneficial bacteria that eliminate unwanted nitrate and phosphate in your aquarium. Although nothing revolutionary in this product versus other solid carbon dosing products on the market, Skimz…
High-yellow Venustus angelfish looks great in high frame rate video
Thanks to this lovely, lengthy study on the variations of Paracentropyge venusta, we know that there is an interesting degree of variation of color in the purple masked angelfish. The video we are sharing with you today is a quickie…
Water Refill Genie is a new ATO kit with a novel type of level sensor
The Water Refill Genie is a new all-in-one auto-top-off which is aimed at being your go to ATO device no matter what your method of replenishing evaporated water. E-Fins, makers of the Algae Mower Vac has designed the Water Refill…
Opulent Osaka Part 2: Yuma Yasuda’s Odontanthias katayamai filmed and photographed in stunning HD
If you’re still reading and following on our Osaka updates, then welcome to part two of four! In our previous installation we visited Mr. Makoto Matsuoka and took a look at some of his rare butterflyfish collection. This time we’re…
I’ve Failed My Kids as a Marine Aquarium Mentor!
When my son and daughter, Aidan and Hannah, were youngsters, both seemed to share my enthusiasm for marine aquariums. Even when they were just toddlers, they loved peering into my tanks—often leaving sticky little handprints on the glass in the…
Skimz launches trio of bio-pellet reactors
Skimz has launched a trio of biopellet reactors to fit aquariums up to 2,000 liters (around 530 US gallons). The three reactors – the Skimz BR83, Skimz BR103 and Skimz BR153 Biopellet Reactors – feature DC pumps with a variable…
The hobby needs your help to prevent a trio of sour laws in Hawaii
It’s never a pleasant affair to hear of yet another new law being proposed to shutter the aquarium hobby but today we really need action from all of you. A trio of laws being proposed in Hawaii will go into…
