Tropical Marine Centre is a force of the aquarium hobby in Europe so while touring the UK on our way to Germany for InterZoo, we had to make the trek out to their world-famous facilities. We traveled to Chorleywood on the outskirts…
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The Bali Shortcake is a new rosey colored Acropora latistella
The Bali Shortcake Acro is a color form of Acropora latistella with a unique tricolor appearance that originated from Bali, although the species is widespread in the whole Indo-Pacific region. It is red along the lower part of the branches then become bright yellow…
Introducing the Red Devil Acropora tenella from Kwajalein Atoll
The Red Devil Acro is an astounding red strain of Acropora tenella that we discovered while diving the deeper portions some of the incredible reefs of Kwajalein Atoll. Admittedly it was while searching for another special coral, Acropora rongelapensis, that we came across…
Crossover Diet by Neptune Systems to ship as samples in the AFS
The Crossover Diet is a little surprise from Neptune Systems which will be shipping as samples with all new orders of the spanking new Automatic Feeder System. A collaboration between Neptune System and Reed Mariculture, the Crossover Diet is both…
Recapping a Memorable MACNA 2013
Warm ocean breezes, an opulent venue, fascinating and informative presentations by distinguished speakers, and innovative and engaging vendor displays all combined to make MACNA 2013, held August 30-September 1 at the luxurious Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida,…
A look back at our favorite ORA stories
We do so many posts here Reef Builders that after a while we start looking back at some of our favorite posts. We were ruminating on all the interesting things ORA has done over the years and thought it would…
Acropora insignis gets an official release from ORA
Acropora insignis is an interesting staghorn Acro which was one of the must-have stony corals back in the day when the selection was much more limited. Acro Insignis has been obscured by more showy species in the recent past but ORA…
The Lowdown on Live Rock
“Live rock”: It’s one of the first terms new saltwater aquarium hobbyists hear—and one of the first times (of many) they may find themselves scratching their heads in bewilderment. Let’s clear up the confusion! What on earth is live rock?…
Rainbow Pectinia alcicornis are totally hot this year
Rainbow Pectinia are a new breed of the once obscure group of corals which are making a big splash this year. Although corals in the wild haven’t changed, what we harvest for our reef tanks changes quite a lot and…
Antillogorgia takes over as genus of Caribbean sea plume gorgonians
The Sea Plume Gorgonians of the Caribbean Sea are more unique than previously thought, having recently been reclassified into their own genus, Antillogorgia. The genus Pseudopterogorgia formerly contained the Caribbean Sea Plume gorgonians as well as a host of other…
