Among the myriad mysterious terms that might give neophyte marine aquarists a migraine (okay, I’ll stop with the gratuitous alliteration now) is “nutrient export.” What does this term mean? Is it just a fancy way of saying “filtration”? Well, not…
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Biota Marine adds four species of Eviota to their repertoire of captive bred successes
These particular few weeks have played host to a flurry of aquaculture stories, from Bali Aquarich’s hybrid Pomacanthus and brand new A. trimaculatus, to Biota Marine’s captive bred Clown Triggerfish. Palau based Tom Bowling and Till Deuss from Biota Marine are…
Marine Aquarium Photography: The Basics of Exposure
At its core, the reef aquarium hobby is a pursuit of aesthetics. We seek out visually appealing fish and corals and look for inspiration in other aquarists’ tanks. More and more reef hobbyists want to share their hobby with others…
Marine Technical Concepts MVX protein skimmer review
Marine Technical Concepts has been around for decades over which time they’ve become known for solid product design and build quality. They may not be the best known manufacturer in the hobby but they should be right at the top…
How to Acclimate Marine Animals in 8 Easy Steps—Plus 5 Cases When You Can’t
A simple acclimation process The following process is one that should be employed for all normal acclimation of animals from one system to another. STEP 1 If possible, determine the water quality values for the aquarium that the fish will…
Marine Fish Issues: When It’s Best to Leave Well Enough Alone
In most cases, issues affecting marine fish—diseases, behavioral issues, compatibility concerns, etc.—should be addressed and rectified as quickly as possible, lest small problems transform into much bigger ones. But there are some circumstances in which the best course of action…
Ecotech Marine is bringing the Nyos line to America
We have featured Nyos aquarium products several times over the years to highlight many of their interesting and otherwise refined aquarium ideas. After incubating in Europe for the last few years, it seems that Nyos is ripe for the American aquarium…
Is Ecotech Marine planning on a new pump?
EcoTech marine, the purveyor of premium high quality pumps and lighting equipment for both freshwater and saltwater tanks recently dropped the price of one of their most popular pumps by one hundred dollars. Suffice to say the price drop has…
What Scuba Diving Has Taught Me About Keeping Marine Aquariums
While sitting here contemplating how long it’s been since I’ve gone scuba diving (answer: way too long), it occurred to me that one can draw many parallels between the avocations of scuba diving and marine aquarium keeping. I’m not referring…
6 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Marine Aquarist in Your Life
It’s only natural for family members and friends of marine aquarium hobbyists to want to buy holiday gifts that support their loved one’s briny habit. But choosing an appropriate hobby-related gift is sometimes easier said than done. Giving actual fish…
