Neptune Systems unveiled the new Trident — an new tool to test alkalinity, calcium and magnesium automatically — around MACNA and I was able to get a closer look at the Neptune Systems Trident at ReefAPalooza this past weekend. The…
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SDC’s Crazy Filipino ‘Snowflake’ Bubble Tip Anemones
Bubble tip anemones are the most important species in the aquarium hobby. Their hardiness, ease of propagation and diversity of colors all combine to create the perfect anemone species for reef tanks and now we’ve got another variety to look…
The Case Of The Missing Ctenophores
In 2015 a team from the California Academy of Science set out on a expedition to the Philippines to explore the Coral Triangle’s biological treasures. The trip was aimed at exploring the Verde Island Passage, a stretch of water between the…
Seahorses Can Get Domesticated Too
Clownfish and some dottybacks may get the most attention in discussions of captive bred marine fish, and especially domesticated of aquarium species. But seahorses are among some of the earliest species bred for ornamental aquariums and they have showed domesticated…
Fluorescent Night Diving In Lembeh Strait
Fluorescent Night Dive There is nothing quite as exciting as a fluorescent night dive. And sure those two little words night dive might give some people the hibigeebies, but grab yourself a UV torch and strap on a yellow filter, and you'll…
Add Variable Flow To Your Tank With The RFG Nozzle
The Random Flow Generator nozzle is an interesting accessory from Vivid Creative Aquatics. Much like the eductors and ‘flow accelerator’ that were introduced to the reef scene more than ten years ago, the RFG Nozzle modifies incoming water flow from…
MaxSpect RSX LED Packs Even More Power & Features Than The Razor
The Maxspect RSX LED is the newest aquarium fixture from Maxspect, and the true successor to the Razor LED platform. Initially, we thought that the Maxspect Recurve would fill that roll but with its adjustable LED strips on wings this…
Top Five Rare Captive Bred Dottybacks
You know, clownfish get all the attention when it comes to domesticated strains – and angelfish get all the praise and attention when a new species is bred in captivity for the first time. But there’s one group of fish…
Vertex Cerebra 2 Will Be Unveiled At Reefapalooza This Weekend
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any news regarding their Cerebra controller and now we know why; this weekend at Reefapalooza in California Vertex will be announcing the new version of their aquarium controller, the Cerebra 2. Whereas the…
What Is Muck Diving?
Muck Diving Not all dive sites are created equal. Just like on land, underwater landscapes are diverse and can contain dozens of unique habitats, and tiny niche space for critters to exploit. But none of these habitats are more enticing than muck.…
