Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has made a name for itself across the globe for going big, having ambition, and this also extends to the reef aquarium owners of this country. While visiting BPK Dubai for their annual regional…
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Orca Phospha-Guard BIO-Cubes uses carbs to bust phosphate
Orca Aquacultural Laboratories Phospha-Guard BIO-Cubes use carbohydrates to remove phosphates to fuel a natural biomass combat phosphate vs. GFO and other systems that look to absorb it. Orca’s Phospha-Guard BIO-Cubes are a passive method that does not require a fluidized…
New Micro Polyp Species Described from Japan and Palau
Micro polyps are a broad group of tiny encrusting octocorals that can be so small that they are easily overlooked, both on the reef and in the aquarium. The only one we see with any regularity is ‘blue Anthelia’ a…
Triton Reagents Organics range Includes Bio-Base, Nitrogen & Phosphorus
Triton Organics is a concept we first heard about at InterZoo in Germany back in May but now it seems like Triton is finally to take the wraps off their next big move. After years of focusing on the elemental side…
Reef Patrol Underwater Filming Tips – Ep 01 Camera Housings
Reef Patrol Underwater Filming Tips Are you ready to upgrade your underwater camera, or just looking for some tips about choosing the best housing for you? You’re gonna love this new YouTube Series by underwater filmmaker Vanessa Cara-Kerr on her channel…
The Crown Jewel of ANY Aquarium: An Overview of the Royal Gramma
This vibrantly colored fish makes an excellent addition to saltwater aquariums; it is hardy, and relatively low maintenance, which makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is a calm and rather shy…
WATCH: The Most Curious Grouper, My Favorite Dive Experience in Cuba
Curious Grouper I went to the Gardens of the Queen in search of rare corals, but little did I know, I would be leaving with a crush on a grouper. The curious groups in the Gardens of the Queen are fins…
Up Close with an Aberrant Pictichromis Dottyback
Dottybacks are some of the most colorful, small & hardy perfect aquarium fish, and this is especially true of the several different species of Pictichromis. These fish are packed with personality and are very easy to care for, but unfortunately they…
Reef Walls, Sharks, Tarpons, and More! Los Mogotes Dive Site, Cuba
Los Mogotes Dive Site If I had to pick a favorite dive site in Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen, Los Mogotes would definitely make it into the top three. As I edit my way through my Cuban photo collection, Los…
These Are Not the Cespitularia You’re Looking For
The soft corals of Xeniidae is a family containing many aquarium favorites such as Xenia, Anthelia, Cespitularia, and today we can add two more genera, Conglomeratusclera and Caementabunda. Those two genus names are a handful for even for experienced latin practicers and…
