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…

Week in Review for saltwater aquarium news June 11th-18th

Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums Tunze Aquarientechnik GmbH buys 50% stake in Tunze USA Hydrolagus colliei found on Oregon coast dies Another whale shark death at the Georgia Aquarium Caribbean Corals Heading Towards Extinction? Pump head Loss calculator…

Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums

A lot has been written about reef aquariums and their cycling process, starting with “cured” live rock, how much live rock to purchase because it is needed in the tank, and what kind you should get. These methods certainly work…

Week in Review for reef aquarium news June 4th-10th

Released: Marine Enterprises Crystal Sea Marinemix Salt Mix Released: 24 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2×24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm Unique and Rare 2 Color Lobster caught probably not reef safe 75 Gallons of pure reefness and update to my…

Released: Marine Enterprises Crystal Sea Marinemix Salt Mix

Because Quality Does Matter! Wherever there is a need to duplicate natural seawater . . . Crystal Sea® is essential. Scientifically formulated to contain the major, minor, and trace elements to support any form of marine life. Ideally suited for…

Released: 24 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2×24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm

Experience a whole new level of brightness * European style high output T5 lamps * Performance driven electronic ballast * Slim design & German parabolic reflector * Energy efficient Simplicity by design The Nova Extreme combines the best in both…

Unique and Rare 2 Color Lobster caught probably not reef safe

Upon seeing this lobster our initial reaction was, alright who photoshoped it? But after some checking it seems to be legit. This lobster was found off the east coast of Maine. The fisherman donated it to a local aquarium. Odds…

75 Gallons of pure reefness and update to my reef aquarium

Here is the latest look on my reef aquarium, my purple tang seems to be really enjoying himself. He is eating through my nori seaweed like a cow eating grass. I keep having to go to the LFS to restock!…

Bristle Worm Removal from Saltwater Aquariums

Bristle worms can be, and usually, are a real problem for reef hobbyists. Indeed, they create havoc in the aquarium, especially when they grow to larger sizes. Bristle worms grow quickly! Real quickly! They feed on anything they can find…

Today is Ocean Day! Protect our Sea Animals and Reefs…

June 8, 2007 – World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate the ocean and our personal connections to the sea. Oceans shape every aspect of our lives—from where we live, work and play, to what we eat,…