Deltec’s new SC2560 protein skimmer hits UK

The wizards over at Deltec have certainly created a interesting new skimmer that we can’t wait to get our hands on. The skimmer model SC 2560, the SC stands for “single chamber”. This skimmer has been designed to replaced the…

Georgia Aquarium to get additional 1.3 million gallons

What do you do when another aquarium is threatening your “world’s largest” aquarium tag? You expand of course. The Georgia aquarium is expected to expand by over 1.3 million gallons when a new project gets started later this summer. The…

Massachusetts to require fish store owners something extra?

While those of you in California have to be concerned with Frag swaps, hobbyists in Massachusetts might get a little something extra if a new proposed bill goes through. House Bill 192  would require pet shops to provide basic care…

IceCap introduces T5 lighting bulbs

IceCap has gotten into the T5 lighting bulb business with new T5 bulbs. There are 5 total varieties to choose from including Reef crest (10k), Midwater (12k), Deepwater (14k), Actinic, and Twilight. These bulbs are made by UVL with the…

ATB Internal Super size Cone Skimmer with dual pumps

What would we do if we didn’t have large protein skimmers to sit and drool stare at? ATB has built some very impressive cone skimmers as of late and it doesn’t look like they will stop anytime soon. This beast…

California looks to restrict frag swaps with AB1122?

When AB1122 was drafted it was stated that we did not know if swap meets were classified as frag swaps and while this is still an on-going issue the Assembly Appropriations Committee failed to define a swap meet or flea…

Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine contemplating the release of a print magazine

The venerable Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine is already available in print on an annual volume basis but a recent tweet from AAOM’s Twitter feed alluded to the consideration of producing AAOM as a bonafide monthly print magazine. We somehow doubt…

Introducing the Reef Builders Flickr Photo Pool

Finally! Reef Builders Flickr Photo pool. We’ve been wanting to do this for a long time but haven’t gotten around to it. A large part of our stories come from tips that get sent in to us and we appreciate…

Midwest Frag Fest: The Frags

What’s the point of having a frag fest without frags? The Midwest Frag Fest had a great selection of Frags available and being a frag fest its little wonder.  Although we did see mostly SPS coral frags for sale, being…

Aquarium Stimulus Program: Closest guess to the auction price wins a $100 credit

Wow, will you take a look at that Scolie. The Tye Dye Scolymia which we shared with you yesterday has been listed on Aquatic Auction and to bring attention to this singular coral specimen they have graciously offered to help…