Tips To Know Before Getting Scuba Certified

Getting your scuba certification should be fun and easy. Remember these tips before you take a scuba course to maximize your scuba experience. 1. Know the prerequisites for diving There are some age requirements you must meet before starting a scuba class.…

The Tyson Reef tank looks incredible after 15 years

The Tyson Reef tank is an old school 110 gallon reef tank that is going on 15 years old. Upscale marine aquarium service company Premier Fish & Reef took over the maintenance of this aquarium about three years ago and…

Asterina starfish, an introduction to this common reef aquarium critter

Have you ever wondered what that itsy bitsy starfish is doing in your tank? The sneaky starfish probably hitchhiked its way in on some live rock or new coral, but now there are dozens of small grayish starfish roaming your tank. It’s…

I Wish I Were a Fish—with a Lateral Line System!

Everything about fish is amazing and fascinating. To me, the most fascinating thing about fish (beside their taste) is their lateral line system. The lateral line is the most important thing fish possess because without it, they would get around…

Eviota punyit, a new cryptic goby species revealed by DNA

Eviota punyit is the latest new species of dwarf goby to join the ever expanding roster of Eviota species. Unlike so many other species which are identified primarily based on their appearance and color pattern, Eviota punyit was confirmed primarily through genetic…

Love The Oceans volunteer opportunity in Guinjata Bay Mozambique

Volunteer applications are now open for Love the Oceans marine conservation research in Mozambique. Volunteer opportunities take place in Guinjata Bay, part of the Inhambane province in Mozambique and are between 4 and 5 weeks long running from July to October. The…

Top 10 most overpriced reef aquarium products

It’s no secret that the keeping saltwater fish and live corals in aquariums can be a very expensive hobby. Like any other hobby or purchase in general, the old adage “you get what you pay for” is generally true. Whether you…

Eco-Lamps iOS app lets you control all its lights

The new Eco-Lamps iOS app just landed in the app store to allow you to control all the Eco-lamps products including the reef aquarium, plant and gemstone light. Although the mobile app to control lights is nothing new, there are a…

AquaMaxx NemoLight LED review Pt 1, unboxing this affordable aquarium light

The NemoLight LED is the first total lighting fixture from AquaMaxx. The AquaMarine flavor of the AquaMaxx NemoLight LED offers a complete lighting solution for small and shallow reef tanks, with a built in controller so that no other accessories…

Women’s Evoke Wetsuit by BARE will keep you warmer than ever before

BARE sport has introduced their newest wetsuit line called the BARE Women’s Evoke. This stylish wetsuit is designed with women in mind, down to it’s trendy activewear inspired design and the use of Celliant® fabric to keep us extra toasty…