Silky Sharks – Gardens of the Queen Picture this, your dive boat approaches a buoy where shallow turquoise reef drops off to meet deep dark azure blue. The captain turns off the engine and ties up. Within seconds, sleek gray shadows…
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Getting Started with a Retail Rack System from Mode Aquariums [Video]
Over the past couple of decades the saltwater aquarium hobby has become ALL about the reef, with corals all but stealing the spotlight away from tropical reef fish. Of course we all collectively love fish but it’s pretty clear that 90%…
Friday Smorgasbord: Boo! Edition
We have a few fun videos for your weekend enjoyment. From aggressive seals to critters that are perfect inspiration for a creepy Halloween tale! Take That! In case you haven’t seen this one, check out this kayaker that gets slapped…
Porites cylindrica Habitat Found Around The Island of Rao
Porites cylindrica Porites, porites, porites, this is a common coral genus found in all the worlds oceans. Porites is a hardy coral growing in a number of forms, and to identify this coral genus you just have to repeat the…
Hypoplectrus liberte, a New Species of Hamlet from Haiti
Hypoplectrus liberte is a new species of hamlet which was discovered living in a Caribbean Island not usually in the spotlight for its marine life, Haiti. Found in them large but isolated Bay of Fort Liberté, the liberty hamlet represents…
Aqueon Making New Rimless and High Clarity Version of Classic 29 Gallon
Rimless and frameless tanks have been the most desired aquariums for aquarists wanting a more modern look and it appears that this design is fixing to go mainstream. This weekend at Reefapalooza we saw a 29 gallon aquarium from Aqueon which…
Longfin Black Ice Clownfish is the First ‘Developed’ Longfin Marine Fish
The Longfin Black Ice Clownfish is a new strain of designer clowns from Sea & Reef Aquaculture which have well developed, ‘voluptuous’ finnage. Longfin clownfish took the designer clownfish world by storm nearly five years ago, simultaneously appearing at two…
50 Reefs Around The World That Could Survive Climate Change
Coral reef ecosystems around the world are facing serious threats from the impacts of rapid climate change. Rising ocean temperatures are causing corals to bleach and die at an alarming rate and it is estimated that 70–90% of the world’s…
How to Lower Excessive Nutrients in a Saltwater Aquarium
Nitrates and phosphates are beneficial in small amounts but problems can arise when they increase. Excessive nutrients fuel algae growth and can stunt the growth of corals. Low nutrients will keep your corals growing fast and healthy and keep your…
Top 10 YouTubers With A Reef Tank – Mad Hatter’s Reef
If you’re looking for new reefer videos to watch then check out Mad Hatter’s Reef who gives us a look at the top 10 YouTubes with reef tanks. This is a great list to get you started down the YouTube…
