Propeller pump study reveals big differences between flow ratings and actual output

Now that we have some real independent data on the flow output of propeller water pumps, it is possible to compare real world performance to the rated output of several propeller pumps. In the graph above produced by Sandford, Straka…

New Trimma species from Raja Ampat: T. erdmanni, T. cheni and four others described

A new paper by David Winterbottom describes six new species of nano reef gobies including Trimma erdmanni, Trimma cheni and four other species. The new Trimma species were all described from collection near Raja Ampat Indonesia, the same region which…

Seneye Home introduction video teases us

[vimeo width=”640″ height=”400″]http://vimeo.com/26312070[/vimeo] Seneye has released a new introduction video showing you how the device works. The setting is a familiar one, with a person buying a freshwater fish of some sort and the fish dying soon thereafter. Like we…

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Tool use is suggested by a clam-smashing tuskfish (angelfish know what’s up)

An individual of Choerodon schoenleinii was photographed on the Southern Great Barrier Reef carefully positioning a clam in its mouth to smash against a rock. By Jane Goodall’s definition of tool use this tuskfish was definitely using an “external object…

“Tanked” – Animal Planet soon rolling out new aquarium reality show

In case you missed the memo, reality shows are pretty darn popular and the aquarium industry is going to get its taste of reality with the upcoming show “Tanked” airing on the Animal Planet this fall. The six-part series focuses…

Acanthurus nigros: an old species is resurrected by genetics

Acanthurus nigros is not a ‘new’ species but yet it has now been resurrected to name a gentically distinct yet identical-looking species to Acanthurus nigroris. Acanhturus nigros is the name that was originally used for the Bluelined Surgeonfish when it…

Koven Aquatics linkable LED strips coming soon in royal blue, 10K white and far red

Koven Aquatics is a new company that is aiming to bring to market some pragmatic LED strips with basic useful features. Instead of a flood of color options the Koven Aquatics LED strips will be available in the most popular…

Unique hybrid halfblack angelfish looks like a pygmy kingi

the Eibli’s dwarf angelfish, is a common dwarf angelfish hailing from the Indo-Pacific. It is well known in the trade as a common fish, but even more well known for its abilities to produce magnificent hybrids. The fish is promiscuous…

Red Sea’s Max S Series aquariums unveiled

Red Sea has just unveiled their MAX S-Series aquariums which are an all-in-one tank similar to their max aquarium series. The original max aquarium series come in three flavors either the Red Sea Max 130D, Max 250, or yet to…