That tie up with IceCap and Anthony Calfo comes to a close, after being together for only a short 10 months. IceCap announced that they would sever ties with Anthony as he pursues other efforts in the reef keeping hobby.…
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USDA-APHIS: “Do you have a permit for those snails?”
In 2006 an act was passed that basically made you get a permit (PPQ 526)Â if you wanted to import snails into the country or across state lines. Recently, it has been reported that the USDA plans to start enforcing…
Wyoming white clownfish from C-quest are an ocellaris
Wyoming White clownfish from C-quest may look a whole lot like the platinum clownfish from ORA but the Wyoming Whites are ocellaris and the Platinums are percula. Although individuals of both strains will likely develop darkened fins with age, comparing…
Twin Arc Metal Halide Bulb shipping at Marine Depot
You remember those new Twin Arc Metal Halide Bulbs from Advanced Lighting Solutions Reefbrite. Well they started to ship from Marine Depot in either 250 watt ($99) or 400 watt ($119.99) varieties. Both of these are in a 10k/20k combo…
Vertex Aquaristik RX-6 Calcium Reactor
Vertex releases their new RX 6 calcium reactor which is designed for aquariums up to 280 gallons. This beefy calcium reactor has a nice selection of features including: advanced reverse-flow design, all John Guest fittings, pecision Vertexâ„¢ needle valve, large…
Vertex Aquaristik UF 15 Universal Media Reactors
Vertex has released their UF 15 media reactor which is great for a small amount of media. You’ll need to include a pump like other Media Reactors, but you can get by with just tubing, no need for messy PVC.…
Reef Builders is loungin’ at IMAC West
We’ve been here at IMAC west in Long Beach since before the booths were set up but now that the Reef Builders lounge and other booths are showing, we have to say that the Queen Mary as a venue for…
biOrb Algae Cleaner is cool and unique
Here is a very interesting type of algae scraper for your aquarium which is said to give you “better cleaning results” with a unique blade design that “removes algae in sheets rather than in a cloud allowing easier removal and…
Mysterious 400 watt mogul base Ocean Light pendant from Aqua Medic
While perusing the store rooms of LiveAquaria in Wisconsin this past weekend, we spied this unusual 400 watt mogul fixture from Aqua Medic which we had never seen before. This fixture is unusual in being a 400 watt light and…
First Defense Stress Relief for Reefs by Dr Tim’s Aquatics
First Defense was developed to help fish adapt to new environments by assisting the fishes’ natural immune system. Changing the environment of a fish causes stress that robs fish of essential nutrients and can weaken their immune system. First Defense…
