Inside Poo Tang Reefs: High-Density Micro-Aquaculture, Automated Precision, and Commercial-Grade Standards
In the modern reefkeeping landscape, “garage culture operations” often trigger immediate skepticism from trade veterans, commercial importers, and store owners—and frankly, much of that criticism is earned. The industry has seen plenty…
Hydrospace Releases PNS CryoPak
Hydrospace PNS products utilize purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) and functional marine probiotics to improve water quality, support coral health, and strengthen the biological foundation of aquatic systems. We have been using Hydrospace PNS products in our systems for a number of…
Orphek’s Natura iCon MAX
Orphek has just released their newest light, the Natura iCon MAX. Based off the Natura iCon, Orphek woke up one day and asked “what if we just double everything?”. More power, double the LEDs, double the high-efficiency 6W Mixed Colors…
Fiji Pukani Rock Returns
We finally got our hands on Fiji Pukani rock from Marcorocks. This sustainably harvested rock from Walt Smith International provides a myriad of shapes and sizes for your aqua scape. Known for its lightweight, highly porous structure and craggy, natural…
GRAVITY by B-SPX: Inside the “Mother of All LEDs” & Live Q&A Today!
It’s been a few months since the craziness of InterZoo 2026 this past May 11-14! Out of all the incredible innovations we saw on the show floor, one product completely stopped me in my tracks—a brand-new light coming to the…
AquaBiomics Shutdown Looms
The saltwater aquarium community relies on various test kits, refractometers, and ICP tests to manage home reef ecosystems. In recent years, however, a quiet revolution reshaped how aquarists understand their tanks: the study of the marine microbiome. At the forefront…
The Bristle Worm: Reef Guardian or Aquarium Nightmare?
In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank, these segmented, subterranean scavengers often look like something out of a low-budget…
Caribbean Nudibranch ID Book Now Available
Have you ever ended up with an unknown nudibranch or sea slug in your aquarium? New World Publications has just released a comprehensive identification guide by Les Wilk which covers these unusual critters found in Florida, the Caribbean and the…
Reef Retreat Vol II – Did you Miss Out?
For the second year, Reef Retreat was held over a lovely June weekend at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. This two day educational conference was attended by over 170 reef keepers, researchers and public aquarists. As an all inclusive…
GHL Introduces The Mitras LX8
The GHL Mitras LX8 series is officially here, and it is shaping up to be a viable option for high-end aquarium lighting. When speaking with GHL’s CEO, Matthias Gross I couldn’t help but get excited over his enthusiasm for the…
