Cephalopods are brought to focus in the newest issue of Reef Life Magazine

The fourth issue of ReefLife focus on my favorites, the Cephalopods. In the issue I discuss the striking Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia Sp) and some of the pros and cons of even trying to think of keeping these amazing animals. I…

Review of the Tunze Osmolator 3155 auto top off device with nifty magnet holder

Tunze announced that their Osmolator 3155 would be getting some upgrades, the biggest of which would be a magnet holder system that would allow you to attach it to your sump, or aquarium. Recently I received a review unit to…

Tunze 7077/3 hand tightening CO2 regulator review

The Tunze 7077/3 hand tightening regulator may not yet be widely available for sale in the US but that hasn’t stopped us from putting a review unit through it’s paces. Fresh out of the box, the Tunze 7077/3 is a…

Brine Shrimp Hatchery by Hobby separates egg shells with no moving parts

The brine shrimp hatchery by Hobby is another fine aquaculture product brought to you by Brine Shrimp Direct. The ingenious design of this  Artemia hatcher incubates up to 1/4 teaspoon of brine shrimp eggs. The circuitous design requires no power,…

Study shows concensus, save the reefs

An interesting bit of research by the University of Hawaii and Oregon State University show when it comes to polling tourists and recreational enthusiasts about the state of coral reefs, the concnesus is to do whatever is necessary to save…

This in a nutshell is why I don’t like crabs for aquariums

This video posted up by an “internet buddy” of Nat Tarbox goes to show why I hate crabs for aquariums. In the video you’ll see Mr. Crab walk around, become curious of the camera and as Nat points out, around…

New GE LED Module by Journee Lighting

GE has a new LED module that will simplify our lives, or hopefully will in time. These new LED lights are interchangeable, just give the unit a twist and you’ll be able to change out the main LED lights and…

Ice Age Aquarium is the neatest empty tank we’ve ever seen

The “Ice Age Aquarium” is a radical departure from conventional glass aquarium building in more ways than one, and it’s easily one of the most interesting empty tanks that we’ve ever laid eyes on. If we had known Eric Davis…

Fluval G3 and G6 canister filters get priced for US Market and you won’t believe how much

We know. You’ve been waiting to get your hands on the new Fluval G canister filter that has been leaked out via the Internets for the past several months. You’ve no doubt heard of the overpriced plastic parts inside the…

Awe-inspiring island views from space

We are often captivated by the beauty of coral reefs from below the water’s surface but these awe-inspiring reefs are just as wonderful from space. WIRED put together a stunning photo montage of islands across the globe viewed from far…