Terry Siegel Leaves Behind a Legacy of Excellence

We received word that one of the publishing pioneers of the aquarium hobby passed away today. Many newer hobbyists may not recognize Terry’s name, but they are certainly benefitting from his legacy. Terry was an enthusiastic supporter of the hobby…

Reefstock is Headed to Las Vegas!

Reefstock has a long history of bringing cool aquarium gear and hot corals to Denver each year. We’re adding a new city and great new venue to the annual lineup, Reefstock Las Vegas. Join us for this inaugural event in…

Book Your Tickets to Reef Retreat Now!

Roger Williams University is hosting Reef Retreat 2025 from June 6th to June 8th. This two-day, all-inclusive conference brings hobbyists, scholars, and experts together to explore these reef topics: Our own Salem Clemens will be presenting “Reefs of Tomorrow – A multiomics…

Reefapalooza Orlando Happening This Weekend

If you are in Central Florida, or within driving distance of Orlando, you want to be sure to visit this iconic reefing event. Held at the Caribe Royal Resort, you’ll find over 120 exhibitors offering the latest aquatic supplies and…

Aquarium Connections Successfully Spawns & Settles Acanthophyllia

Aquarium Connections, home of the UK Triton Lab and UK distributors for Triton, ReefBrite, Focustronic, Benepets, and UltraReef, has successfully settled Acanthophyllia. Yesterday, they shared the following on social media: “We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our spawning…

Holy Grail venusta X multifasciata Hybrid Angelfish Have Been Bred By KAMIHATA FISH IND. LTD.

KAMIHATA FISH IND. LTD. is the largest wholesaler of freshwater fish and plants, marine fish, goldfish, reptiles, and small animals in Japan. The larger KAMIHATA group includes Hikari, which is known globally for its high-quality food. Historically KAMIHATA FISH IND.…

Giesemann Now Distributed In North America By Aperture Pet & Life

For a long time, Giesemann has secured North American distribution via Aperture Pet & Life. Their products are available for purchase through Bulk Reef Supply. People are likely familiar with Giesemann from their T5 and halide bulbs. Still, in recent…

De Jong Marinelife Announces Their First Tank-Bred Gramma dejongi

While the highly sought-after Gramma dejongi has been bred in captivity before (thank you, Todd Gardner & BIOTA). De Jong Marinelife has stepped up to the plate and succeeded in breeding the species named after their founder. This opens the…

Can Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria Replace Lanthanum Chloride? Data From ACI Aquaculture & Hydrospace LLC

Managing Phosphates in a Coral Wholesale Facility using Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris)  “PNS has been a huge Asset to the ACI Aquaculture soft coral receiving system.  Not only do the corals look healthier, but we have almost completely eliminated…

Saving NEMO Act Reintroduced – Puts the Hobby and Tens of Thousands of Jobs in Jeopardy

Last week Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii (brother of Suzanne Case, the Director of Hawaii BLNR when the Hawaii aquarium fishery was shut down) reintroduced the Saving NEMO Act, H.R. 2176 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2176) at the behest of anti-aquarium activists. The bill…