We can’t believe October is almost behind us! Seems like this year is just cranking by and we were just wondering how to keep our tanks cool in the hot summer. Now that we are adding redundancy to our tank…
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The Magnificent Magenta Dottyback
Despite their diminutive size, many of the dottybacks have a well-deserved reputation for aggression. In fact, some species, such as the royal dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae), are so belligerent that it can be difficult to match them with suitable tankmates, as…
Red Sea Reef Base Live brings instant cycling with a neat substrate
Reef Base Live is a new pre-packaged live sand product from Red Sea which is loaded with beneficial aquarium bacteria. Red Sea’s Reef Base Live is collected in the Bahamas and undergoes a thorough washing and screening process to create…
Reef Octopus waste collector and delayed timer help prevent skimmer overflows
Usually when a protein skimmer overflows, the cause is due to some easily preventable circumstances. Apparently, CoralVue loathes the spillage of that nasty funk that comes out of protein skimmers as much as we do, and they’re bringing a one-two…
Mountain West Reef Fest coming November 2
The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society in Salt Lake City is hosting its Mountain West Reef Fest on Saturday November 2. As with most reef powwows, you can expect a good group of speakers, raffles, vendors and some coral slingers to…
Showstopping jaguar Indophyllia at Age of Aquariums
This amazing Cynarina Indophyllia was the crown jewel of the Age of Aquariums booth at Reef-a-Palooza. This healthy specimen was going for a fraction of the price of the bright chalice morphs that filled booths around the show and we were amazed…
Tips for Childproofing Your Saltwater Aquarium
Kids do the darndest things—especially the little ones. From the moment they learn to crawl, they seem to have the uncanny knack to zero in on the one circumstance in their environment that presents a hazard to life and limb—even…
What’s your favorite piece of vintage reef gear?
The reef aquarium hobby’s not getting any younger, and with each passing day our reef aquarium equipment is getting less cutting edge. There once was a time when the Eco-Aqualyzer was going to revolutionize water quality with simply magnets, and…
Bacter Clean M is Continuum Aquatics’ take on probiotic nutrient processing
Continuum newest additive release, Bacter Clean M, is an additive containing ‘microbial’ cultures and enzymes for processing nutrients in aquarium water. Specifically designed for marine aquariums, Bacter Clean M is designed to target and clean surfaces of live rock, coral decorations…
4 Easy Ways to Avoid Marine Aquarium Malaise
A well-functioning and properly stocked marine aquarium can be a wonderful source of interest and inspiration. However, after many months or years of looking at the same setup and livestock, even the most colorful, compelling aquarium can begin to lose…
