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Tank of the Month: February 2008, Reef Builders Member: Carym
In October of 2004, started with a smaller 30 gallon reef setup, still have some of the same corals and fish that I started with in that tank, but it was always a dream of mine to do a saltwater…
Think your old? Think again.
A clam dredged up off the coast of Iceland is thought to have been the longest-lived animal discovered. Scientists said the mollusc, an ocean quahog clam, was aged between 405 and 410 years and could offer insights into the secrets…
Adding “waves” to your saltwater aquarium
Anyone who has been scuba diving or snorkelling will tell you that despite its calm appearance, the water near a reef is constantly in motion. This is especially true in the fore reef, where a lot of SPS corals come…
Reef Builders Guide: How to setup a Reef Tank
The best words I have to describe a coral reef is a “lush wasteland.” By this I mean many extremely different types of life inhabit a coral reef, yet it is incredibly nutrient poor. Reefs rely on powerful…
Shark pregnancy baffles aquarium
Veterinarian Bob George sliced open the dead shark and saw the outline of a fish. No surprise there, since sharks digest their food slowly. Then George realized he wasn’t looking at the stomach of the blacktip reef shark, but at…
Tunze Aquarientechnik GmbH buys 50% stake in Tunze USA
In an important move in attaining a stronger foothold in America, Tunze GmbH bought a 50% stake in Tunze USA which was formally known as Marine International LLC. Roger the head guy over at TunzeUSA had several new announcements: New…
Bristle Worm Removal from Saltwater Aquariums
Bristle worms can be, and usually, are a real problem for reef hobbyists. Indeed, they create havoc in the aquarium, especially when they grow to larger sizes. Bristle worms grow quickly! Real quickly! They feed on anything they can find…
Rapids Pro Series Wet/Dry Filter Systems
Rapids released a new wet/dry filter with an auto top off feature. This looks really cool and if anyone decides to get this, just remember to ditch the wet/dry part with a refugeium, unless you are very strict with changing…
New WavySea Wavemaker brings waves to your Saltwater Fish
Fish without waves is like you living without vents. With WavySea, you can create a natural simulation of the ocean waves in your tank without sacrificing too much space or money. The secret is in a patented rotating motor. It…
