The Peppermint Angelfish that is swimming around the Waikiki Aquarium right now is a sensational fish and we’ve got the whole scoop on this particular Paracentropyge boylei. Rich Pyle did indeed catch this peppermint angelfish in Moorea at a depth of…
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Zeolite tumbler from Avast Marine hits version 2, first showing at ReefStock this weekend
The Avast Marine Zeolite Tumbler is one of those products we’ve heard about, read about and written about, but this weekend at ReefStock in Denver CO we will finally be able to hold it, touch it, and tumble some zeolites…
The numerous forms and diversity of Centropyge bispinosa
This is the third post on the diversity and forms of reef fish, and this time on the ubiquitous and highly variable Centropyge bispinosa; also known as the Coral Beauty Angelfish. The standard issue coral beauty is a good mix…
HD dive videos of Fiji and Tonga are spectacular
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbHKAWIk3I&list=PL1C4AD42C17C72630&feature=plcp[/youtube] If you’re a fan of diving videos you must check this one out. This time there is no focus on rare fish nor rare corals, but instead, the video above of Fiji and Tonga showcases some of the best…
The purple tailed Pseudochromis luteus is just one of many unknown dottybacks out there
There are many many dottyback species out there but only a very small fraction of them show up in the trade. An even smaller fraction that do not show up in the trade are virtually unknown with hardly any information…
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February 28– March 5th Carlinhos Moreno’s 400g reef rom Brazil is complete coral eye candy Stellar, simple soft coral and LPS tank is a masterpiece of father and son collaboration Steamed Palythoas send well-informed aquarist to the emergency room,…
Waveline DC-5000 pump is an affordable DC water mover with great potential
The Waveline DC-5000 is a DC water pump that made a showing at the Global Pet Expo last week in Orlando, Florida. The new Waveline DC pump will push out up to 1,320 GPH (5,000 LPH) that is adjustable to six…
Steamed Palythoas send well-informed aquarist to the emergency room, nearly to the grave
Palythoa toxin from Palythoa and Zoanthus polyps is widely known to be one of the most poisonous substances in the natural world, gram for gram. Armed with this knowledge a well-informed aquarist suited up for Palythoa removal duty from one of his aquarium rocks…
MLB’s Miami Marlins add aquarium backstop to new stadium design
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxsbb-Cx5vA[/youtube] Pitchers and catchers reported for MLB’s spring training last month and as the regular season start nears, the Miami Marlins are opening a new baseball stadium — complete with aquarium backstop. Opening this year, the new baseball-only stadium is…
Digiman’s rocky reef tank is a rare fish paradise
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKDwMmS08A4&feature=channel[/youtube] Mr. Tay, more commonly known online as Digiman from Singapore, is a rare fish enthusiast that has been featured on ReefBuilders on a few occasions. Enthusiast is an understatement to his passion and Digiman is someone who knows his…
