There is one chemical reaction at which the rare earth metal Lanthanum is particularly good at, and that’s precipitating phosphate from water. The use of Lanthanum Chloride (LaCl3) to precipitate phosphate from reef aquarium water has grown in recent years,…
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California Academy of Sciences NightLife highlights sustainable seafood
The California Academy of Sciences, located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and home to the world famous Steinhart Aquarium, hosts a unique event every Thursday night. The NightLife series is an over 21 event, opening the doors for a…
Opinion: So you want to be an aquarium entrepreneur?
If there is one thing in this hobby that we need it is aquarium entrepreneurs. Ones that have a vision and stick with it, ones that know what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and ones that are more…
Acidic oceans can be causing “deafness” in fish
We know that acidic conditions can cause damage to sensitive corals on our reefs but a recent study on clownfish has shown that increased acidity in water can cause them to lose their hearing. The study used sounds of predators to see if the…
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May 22- May 29 Maxspect Mazarra LED may be the first reef light with Cree XM and Philips Rebel ES Massive coral reef, twice the size of Manila, destroyed in Philippines by poachers Skimz Leopard’s inverted cone within a cone…
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…
