Top 5 Tips to put a Reef Aquarium on Cruise Control

As long as I’ve been keeping aquariums, I’ve always wanted more than one, or two, or five assorted freshwater, fish, and reef tanks. As you’ve read in the blog and seen in our videos, I also like to travel and…

Hydros releases Power 4 Wifi power strip

In what is a continuing trend among aquarium companies Hydros announced their Power 4 Wifi power strip for home aquarium automation. The new power strip works with the free Hydros app on iOS and Android allows you to control the…

ReefStock 2020 Complete Walkthrough & Coverage Video

Earlier this month we hosted the 13th ReefStock in Denver, Colorado in a new venue which is not only much larger than any place we’ve used before, but with plenty of room to grow this veteran reef aquarium show. Along…

Salty Q&A: Can I Kickstart My Cycle with Aquarium Water?

Q: I’m a newbie aquarium hobbyist and just starting to set up my first tank, which will be a 40-gallon soft-coral reef system with a few small fish. A friend of mine, who is also fairly new to the hobby…

Interzoo the worlds largest pet trade show Postponed for 2020: TBA Date

Interzoo, the world’s largest pet trade show with a sizeable aquatics division has announced that is has been postponed. Originally the trade and event show was scheduled to take place between May 19 – May 22, 2020 however those dates…

Holey Discs & Tiles are our Favorite New Frag Accessory

Ceramic tiles and discs made for growing corals on have been around for ages and they’re one of the staples of a toolbox for handling, managing and making frags. So who knew that we would have such a delighted feeling…

Plectranthias cruentus, a New Perchlet Species from Lord Howe Island

Plectranthias cruentus is a very unexpected new species of perchlet discovered in the remote waters of Australia’s Lord Howe Island region. The sole photo of a freshly preserved specimen collected off Ball’s Pyramid shows a fish that looks quite a…

ReefStock 2020 Video Coverage Already Available to Watch

ReefStock 2020 is still fresh in our reefing minds but we don’t have to rely on just our memories, because the reefing vlogger collective is already beginning to roll out coverage of the show. With the new venue this year…

Eshopps Skim Buddy is a Convenient Skimmer Reservoir

The Skim Buddy by Eshopps is a low-tech way to extend the servicing time of your protein skimmer. This acrylic reservoir conveniently hangs on the side of your sump or aquarium placing it within close range of your protein skimmer…

Novaculops compressus, a New Species from Japan Joins the Razor Wrasses

Novaculops compressus is a new species of the small group of razor wrasses that are fun and different from the usual aquarium labrids. Unlike the usual fairies and flasher wrasses, the razor wrasses are uniquely adapted to take shelter in…