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Introduction to Crocea Clam Care
Crocea Clams are some of the most sought after clam varieties for the saltwater home aquarium! Let’s dive in deeper to these incredible and colorful clams! Crocea Clams, or Tridacna crocea, come from the family Cardiidae. They can be found…
Can Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria Replace Lanthanum Chloride? Data From ACI Aquaculture & Hydrospace LLC
Managing Phosphates in a Coral Wholesale Facility using Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris) “PNS has been a huge Asset to the ACI Aquaculture soft coral receiving system. Not only do the corals look healthier, but we have almost completely eliminated…
Saving NEMO Act Reintroduced – Puts the Hobby and Tens of Thousands of Jobs in Jeopardy
Last week Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii (brother of Suzanne Case, the Director of Hawaii BLNR when the Hawaii aquarium fishery was shut down) reintroduced the Saving NEMO Act, H.R. 2176 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2176) at the behest of anti-aquarium activists. The bill…
Unique Grafted Paragoniastrea Surfaces From Mystery Frag
One of the most exciting aspects of acquiring new coral frags is the fact that you can’t entirely predict what the coral will look like as it grows into your tank. Many corals will “color up” exhibiting new colors or…
Greissinger Gobies: Tips for Maintaining a Small Fish With a Big Personality
Rarely available, expensive, yet beautiful with strikingly vibrant orange fins and charismatic behavior, the Greissinger Goby (Discordipinna griessingeri) can be a truly enjoyable addition for reef-keeping hobbyists who maintain suitable aquariums. Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific and most commonly collected…
Rare Mesophotic Acropora pichoni Surfaces at ACI Aquaculture
Last week, I visited ACI Aquaculture in Plant City, Florida. While there, Chris showed me a variety of specimens that he had recently imported. Among them was something I had never seen before. At first, I thought I was looking…
Can You Make It as a Fish Breeder?
Probably, but few want to after realizing how much time it takes. Most hobbyists know nearly all clownfish sold are captive-bred. You may wonder what it takes to do it yourself. Your favorite fish store certainly has lots and while…
John Sorkness is the God of Gig Anemones
Salem Clemens talks to John Sorkness about Carpet Anemones, how to ID them, keep them, propagate them, and maybe even spawn them! Tell us what got you into the hobby, how long you’ve been in it, and your passion for…
How to Manage Reef Tank Pests
Typically when starting a new project we only see the positive aspects and every task is filled with excitement and anticipation. For instance, when setting up a new garden in the Spring, we cultivate the soil, plant the seeds fertilize…
