Over the years a number of different aspects of reefkeeping have either become a hot topic or have been forgotten by the hobby. When I was starting out one of the parameters that was focused on was pH, which stands…
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ALL LADIES Reef Therapy to Launch at ReefStock Chattanooga
Tired of hearing the boys talk about all of it? Let’s bring some ladies into the mix! For the first time, we will be having an ALL LADIES Reef Therapy launch during the ReefStock Chattanooga show. We intend to make…
Predatory Trumpetfish hide behind herbivores to get closer to prey
The West Atlantic trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus, is an opportunistic predatory Syngnathiforme that is often observed swimming vertically amongst gorgonians to conceal itself from prey. But camouflage isn’t its only predatory tactic, as it’s also known to use the bodies of…
New TRITON Research Vessel Gears up for Trace Element Investigation on the Great Barrier Reef
Four years ago TRITON created a new Science Division for seawater chemistry, located on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia. Now, their brand new customized vessel “Calliste,” will allow for research into areas of Macro and Trace Elements based…
Watch Reef Therapy Episode #76, with Chris Meckley
Raj is on holiday this week so his seat has been filled by Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture, and that means way more talk about corals. Remy updates on his tank build and Mark tells of how he had his…
A Beginner’s Guide to ICP Testing
As mentioned in my last article, water testing is one of the least fun aspects of the hobby. I have discussed water testing and ICP testing with a lot of other hobbyists and one of the interesting things I have…
Flashback Friday: When Jake Talked About How To Increase pH Using Kalkwasser
If there’s one thing we should all do this weekend, it’s rewatch this brilliant video by the late, great Jake Adams. In the video and accompanying article, Jake nails some really fundamental points about pH, the numbers he aimed for…
Book Review: Many Things Under A Rock, by David Scheel
We don’t read anymore. Not like we used to, so I was delighted when I received a copy of the newly published book Many Things Under a Rock – the Mysteries of Octopuses – by David Scheel. Part of my…
Ancient Sea Predator Dunkleosteus Was Less Than Half Its Estimated Size
A researcher from the Case Western Reserve University has come up with a new way of guestimating the size of the ferocious-looking Dunkleosteus terrelli, which roamed the Devonian seas 400 million years ago. Dunkleosteus was thought to be one of…
Why Water Testing is Important for a Reef Tank
Like equipment maintenance, water changes, quarantining animals, and cleaning the glass, water testing is an unglamorous task that nonetheless is one of the most crucial aspects for having long-term success in the hobby. I don’t care how good your lights…
