The process of using low voltage electrical current to enhance the deposition of calcium carbonate is known as Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT). The technology has been used extensively on an experimental scale throughout the world but at least one reef…
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Coral Centerfold: What is the deal with this Echinophyllia?
Granted that the photo above was likely taken under optimized lighting conditions, we have every reason to believe the coral above looks as amazing as the photo would suggest. The pictorial evidence was presented in a discussion of whether the…
LEDs in Action: Aquarium LED light demo video and coral growth sequence
So we know that LED’s can put out the intensity reefers are looking for, we’ve seen the spectral graphs and even the convincing side by side comparison. Nevertheless, there is something exciting and extremely gratifying about having solid evidence of…
CORAL Magazine announces $10,000 marine aquascaping contest
The fact that CORAL Magazine is sponsoring a marine aquascaping contest is indisputable proof that someone there was inspired by our post about the lack of aquascaping competitions in the marine aquarium hobby. Or maybe it was just way overdue.…
Tropic Marin’s Pro Coral Kalk Bio Activ System
Another product to add to Tropic Marin’s Bio Actif system brand is the pro coral kalk. Quite simply it is calcium hydroxide in its purest form and is used to make up the classic limewater. Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Kalk increases…
New book available, Advances in Coral Husbandry in Public Aquaria
The second volume in the heavy hitting Public Aquarium Husbandry Series may not be for everyone but if you are at all looking into building a very large reef aquarium or you just really want to know more about corals,…
Coral Creole frozen fish food getting rave reviews
There is a new food to watch out for, the food reminds us of Louisiana with the name Creole in it. However, the food is getting rave reviews from aquarists who have tested and received sample products. This food has…
Reefstock 2009, at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver Colorado.
If you live in Colorado or a neighbouring state, clear your calendar for Reefstock March 14th 2009 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. Following on the enormous success of last year’s Reefstock, this year the event will be raising the…
Coral Dynamics business is up for sale, again
For the low low price of $7500 you can purchase your very own coral related business. What began as a captive breeding operation way back in 2000 has now morphed into a jack of all trades, master of none clearinghouse…
Spotcinctus Clownfish: ORA produces another clownfish mutant
Is there no end to how cracked out we can make our clownfish? ORA has just released another batch of a designer clownfish, a spotted variant of the Bicinctus clownfish. Hot on the heels of the all white ocellaris, the…
