Black tomato clownfish shown off by RVS Fishworld

A black tomato clownfish has recently been collected by RVS Fishworld in the Northern Philippines, and this one’s a beauty! Tomato clownfish are so named for their overall red body coloration which is transected only on the face behind the…

The future of the saltwater aquarium hobby

Since this is my last piece for the year I thought rather than reflecting back on the past year, I would answer one of the questions I get asked the most: What do you see as the future of the…

Fluorescent Friday: Cycloseris edition

Disc corals are some of the most recognizable corals on the reef, and some of the most popular coral animals for the home aquarium. Disc corals in all their various forms are easy to keep, come in a bewildering array…

Top 15 new reef fish species of 2015

This has been a very big year for new fish species, both described and discovered. Normally we finish up each year with a ‘Top 10’ new species but 2015 was so well endowed with fish being inducted into the hall…

Take the plunge with the new Artfully Acrylic Reef Crest series

Dropoff tanks are a cool twist to the standard rectangle or cube and the new Artfully Acrylic Reef Crest series is begging you to take the plunge. The Reef Crest series rimless are all-in-one drop off aquariums allowing you to…

The Palatium 280 aquarium cabinet is a ‘DreamStand’ from Cayuga Aquatics

There are aquarium stands, tank canopies, and then there is fine, furniture-grade aquarium cabinets. The Palatium 280 is a fully fledged aquarium support system that has been built for the ground up specifically to be the best possible aquarium cabinet known…

Can the QuarionZ make metal halides cool again?

The QuarionZ is a new metal halide pendant from Damsel Lighting which hopes to make people consider metal halide lighting for their reef tanks. With a super sleek paint job, futuristic look, and a radical design departure, the QuarionZ definitely…

Christmas tree worms and feather dusters of the suborder Sabellida

Sabellida is a suborder of annelid worms in the class Polychaeta. These tube dwelling worms are filter feeders and are commonly identified by a ring of feathery tentacles extending outwards. Members of the suborder include the feather duster worms (Sabellastarte…

BB Gun Dreams and Christmas Aquariums

Back in the sixth grade, I had my sights set on a BB gun for Christmas. No, it didn’t necessarily have to be the Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action, Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle so famously coveted by Ralphie in A…

DIY Gift kits for anyone who loves Aquariums

Looking for the perfect gift for the Aquarium lover on your list, why not make one of these DIY kits! Or if you are just looking for a few stocking stuffer ideas why not mix and match and pick a…