February 5-11th
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AI’s new controller firmware version 2 unlocks a motherlode of features
The super popular AI vega LED light has just been endowed with a bumper crop of new and exciting features thanks to a free firmware update to the feature-rich new AI Controller. With version 2 of the AI Controller, you…
Paul K’s reef from Ireland is as colorful as it is impressive
It’s bee a while since we’ve covered a reef from our English speaking cousins, but this reef from Paul K is sure to make any Irish reefer proud. Featuring a large amount of show sized colonies and colorful coral coloration…
Reef Builder of the Month – Jason Crockett
In 2009 I was formally introduced to Jason Crockett who had just purchased a 90-gallon tank and stand from a good friend, David Noller. After a brief introduction, Jason and I discussed many of the particulars involved with the hobby…
Friday Smorgasbord: Starfish, weird fish and sea foam
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Friday Smorgasbord where we have some fun, wacky and weird news to share with you. First off is some stunning macro photography from photographer Alexander Semenov. We’ve seen his amazing work before and now…
Enjoy this tank full of crazy rare reef fish
This incredible reef aquarium maintained by Blue Harbor Japan is chock full of the world’s crazy rare reef fish, plenty enough to buy a luxury car with. Populated by one of a kind piscine critters this aquarium is home to…
Do you test for O2? JBL’s new TestLab Marin kit suggests you should
The JBL TestLab Marin is a full fledged test kit for saltwater use which already included pH, KH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Silicate, Phosphate and now also includes Oxygen. The updated TestLab Marin added oxygen to the mix…
Fiji Hypercolor Zoanthids have a wild range of colors
Eye Catching Coral just sent over some pictures of a Fiji Zoanthid discovered with wildly colored tentacles. Like the Hypercolor shirts from the nineties, these Fiji Zoanthids have an indeterminate color pattern which extends from the mouth, to the oral disc…
Industry mourns the loss of aquarium pioneer Gunther Eheim
We are sad to report that aquarium industry pioneer Gunther Eheim, founder of EHEIM, passed away Saturday at the age of 93. As an entrepreneur and innovator, Mr. Eheim revolutionized the aquarium industry with the invention of the first EHEIM…
Tips to building a quieter reef tank
Having an aquarium in your home should be a relaxing and tranquil gesture. But once you delve into reefing, things get quite loud. Reef aquariums are usually heavy on equipment and plumbing, and both can transform a peaceful space into…
