If you thought LED spotlights couldn’t get any bigger, think again. We’ve had 100 watt LED spotlights and floodlights around for a while now and not only is MaxSpect releasing a one hundred watt LED spotlight, they’re also going to…
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Crazy Vietnamese Rhodactis come in a rainbow of color
When Dreamcorals announced the availability of ‘very special Rhodactis’ on it’s sponsored part of the Dutch Marine Forums, we were surprised to see a picture of mushroom anemones which we indeed had never seen before. And not only that, they…
Unbelievable – RAP Does It Again!
Last year was my very first Reef-A-Palooza (RAP) and I was so excited to be part of such a historic event, as they broke their attendance record. Well, this year I could not have asked for more excitement – they…
The Basics of Marine Aquarium Backgrounds
When setting up a new saltwater aquarium, one of the many decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to put a background on the tank and, if so, what kind you’d prefer to use. The choice of background…
Friday Smorgasbord: Mixed media, Orcas, Old Clams and more
After taking a few Friday’s off, we’re getting back on pace with another edition of the Friday Smorgasbord. Leading off this week’s version with a pirouette is a unique and fascinating mashup. Looking at our aquariums, we are mesmerized with the…
CAD Lights Updates their AIO line with the 34-gallon Mini II
CAD Lights is no stranger to All-In-One aquariums, and they continue roll out great looking tanks. The new Mini-II looks like a winner, as it expands the mini line of aquariums with a larger volume system and some enhancements as…
Two new Lipogramma sp from Curacao, including a never before seen juvenile makes these the 4th and 5th known specimens caught alive
The incredibly deep and rare Curacao undescribed Lipogramma robinsi lookalike strikes again, and this time, two new specimens including a never before seen juvenile were caught by the Curasub. These two are currently the 4th and 5th specimens that we…
Awesome Fish Spotlight: Deep water Chromis sp
This deep water undescribed Chromis species is a lesser known fish that has been living in the shadows of the deep, as well as the recent haul of Peppermint angels. The recent peppermint collection has created much buzz around the…
Join us for the Aquatic Experience in Chicago this weekend
There’s a new kind of aquarium show happening this weekend in Chicago. The Aquatic Experience is not just for reefers, but for all manner of people with aquatic interests including freshwater, saltwater, planted, reef, pond and probably a little bit…
Reef Suds is a reef safe soap for before and after tank-play
Aquarium soap is a new one on us and a new company called Reef Suds is aiming to make hand washing a thing before working on the tank. As lifelong aquarists, we have just taken it as a given to not wash…
