Indian Ocean sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii

This species comes from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean; along with its close relative Zebrasoma veliferum from the Pacific, it is the largest Zebrasoma tang, potentially growing to 40 cm/16″. If you want to keep one you need a…

Garden Sprinklers May Save Reef

In a travel press news, Scientists were reported to discover the benign use of garden sprinklers in conserving one of Australia’s great tourism icons – the Great Barrier Reef. ABC report said that the discovery came out after Queensland marine…

The Wholesale World of Tropical Fish and the Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them to You

If you love tropical fish, then finding quality livestock for your aquarium is important. Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world. The world of a wholesale…

Clean Up Crew: The Short Version by Ronald Shimek, Ph. D.

If an aquarist desires to have a captive reef in their aquarium, it is essential that they try to include all levels of a normal ecosystem. Our little reefs are really small artificial ecosystems and to avoid problems, all the…

Week in Review for saltwater aquarium news June 11th-18th

Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums Tunze Aquarientechnik GmbH buys 50% stake in Tunze USA Hydrolagus colliei found on Oregon coast dies Another whale shark death at the Georgia Aquarium Caribbean Corals Heading Towards Extinction? Pump head Loss calculator…

Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums

A lot has been written about reef aquariums and their cycling process, starting with “cured” live rock, how much live rock to purchase because it is needed in the tank, and what kind you should get. These methods certainly work…

Week in Review for reef aquarium news June 4th-10th

Released: Marine Enterprises Crystal Sea Marinemix Salt Mix Released: 24 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2×24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm Unique and Rare 2 Color Lobster caught probably not reef safe 75 Gallons of pure reefness and update to my…

Released: Marine Enterprises Crystal Sea Marinemix Salt Mix

Because Quality Does Matter! Wherever there is a need to duplicate natural seawater . . . Crystal Sea® is essential. Scientifically formulated to contain the major, minor, and trace elements to support any form of marine life. Ideally suited for…

Released: 24 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2×24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm

Experience a whole new level of brightness * European style high output T5 lamps * Performance driven electronic ballast * Slim design & German parabolic reflector * Energy efficient Simplicity by design The Nova Extreme combines the best in both…

Unique and Rare 2 Color Lobster caught probably not reef safe

Upon seeing this lobster our initial reaction was, alright who photoshoped it? But after some checking it seems to be legit. This lobster was found off the east coast of Maine. The fisherman donated it to a local aquarium. Odds…