In Hawaii? Free aquaculture talks every Thursday in June

If you happen to be lucky enough to live in paradise, you might have the time to check out a series of free lectures each Thursday evening in the month of June put on by the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant…

EcoEZ PNG Seasmart Update

The story of SEASMART and Papua New Guinea’s ornamental aquarium trade has been bittersweet.  Best known for collecting the Lightning Maroon Clownfish in early 2010 and a scientifically-based strict sustainable collections model, the SEASMART Program was the headliner at the…

Vortech MP10w ES with Battery Backup – Full Unboxing and Review

There comes a time when you feel you just might need more flow.  Afterall, Jake Adams would tell you Flow > Water.  Now maybe we can’t forgo water completely but yes, flow is important.  The Ecoxotic 25 gallon LED Aquarium…

Reef tanks of ReefStock, Denver by Mr. Saltwater

[vimeo width=”680″ height=”400″]http://vimeo.com/24137339[/vimeo] While many of America’s finest reef aquarists descended on Denver for the Reef Builders ReefStock event every March, we take the opportunity to brag about our vibrant local reef scene by visiting some of the area’s finest…

New Northwestern Hawaiian Exhibit coming soon to the Waikiki Aquarium

The Waikiki Aquariums is adding a new and unique exhibit showcasing the rich underwater realm of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. All the coral, fish and other marine life were collected from the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument with rare government approval…

Piscine Energetics releases twin pack with PE Mysis and CYCLOP-EEZE

Piscine Energetics just released a new complete reef feeding system as a twin pack of PE Mysis and CYCLOP-EEZE in easy-to-dispense blister packs. You get the full benefit of two great food products in to feel all the fish and…

Researchers try to understand how fields of Leptoseris can grow at 300 feet deep

We absolutely love all corals in the family Agariciidae which includes Leptoseris, Gardinoseris, Pavona, Agaricia and Psammocora. These corals are hardy, colorful, undemanding in terms of light and flow and they have really neat color and pattern which is unique…

Edith Widder gives another TED presentation on Bioluminescence

Eddith Widder’s first TED presentation on bioluminescence must have been such a hit that she has already been re-invited to give another expose of glowing sealife. Last time Dr. Widder hinted at new devices to capture and study deep sea…

Underwater World inspired by letter and industry after devastating vandalism

When a vandal dumped bleach in several aquariums at Underwater World in Helena, Montana, owner Bob Kavajecz was left with over $8,000 of damage and the loss of many rare fish and corals but most of all was left with…

Le Reef Tank de Michel is one large mature reefscape

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJgZleSzC2k[/youtube] This beautiful reef aquarium is a French creation by reef aquarist Michel who lives at La Chevrolière near Nantes in France. The two meter reef tank (6.5 feet) is completely filled with large and well grown in coral colonies…