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…

Reef Tank Maintenance

A reef tank is not like a television. You can’t simply turn it on, sit back and watch it, and not have to interact. Like gardening where you need to cultivate, seed, and weed in order to reap a harvest,…

What does the Future Hold for Reefkeeping?

For many of us, 2023 was a rough year. But as I typically do during a tough year I start looking at the future and hopefully better times. 2024 will mark the fortieth year I have been in reefkeeping. The…

Are Reef Tanks Stress-Reducing or Stress-Inducing?

Since we are in the midst of the holiday season, we are all familiar with how the family get-togethers, shopping, and hustle and bustle can be both stress-relieving in some ways and also stress-inducing. I have come to realize that…

Magnificent Macroalgae: The Sublime Scapes of Tigahboy.h2o

Macroalgae is a growing sector of the saltwater aquarium hobby, and one of the pioneers of that movement is Macroalgae Scaper @tigahboy.h2o with his numerous sublime saltwater scapes. We asked the man himself about his tanks, his background in the…

Warming Oceans Impact Reef Fish Learning and Memory

A study conducted by James Cook University has found that a species of reef fish has impaired learning and memory when exposed to warmer-than-usual water temperatures. Spiny Chromis, Acanthochromis polyacanthus, are common on inshore and offshore coral reefs in Indo-Australian…

New TRITON Research Vessel Gears up for Trace Element Investigation on the Great Barrier Reef

Four years ago TRITON created a new Science Division for seawater chemistry, located on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia. Now, their brand new customized vessel “Calliste,” will allow for research into areas of Macro and Trace Elements based…

BRS Donates Super Chili Merchandise Proceeds to The Florida Aquarium

Bulk Reef Supply has created some co-branded merchandise, with 100% of the net proceeds from July being donated to The Florida Aquarium. Called Super Chili, the adapted Mr. Chili BRS mascot will become the part-time coral conservation mascot for The…

Ocean Sentinels Sculptures Celebrates Eight Heroes of The Great Barrier Reef

Award-winning sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has created a series of 8 sculptures based predominantly around Australians who work in the field of marine science and marine conservation. Named Ocean Sentinels, the underwater artworks are located on the MOUA site within…

We just can’t get enough of the TSA Fruity Splice Acropora

We’ve known about this spliced acro for a while now, but after Remy went to see it in person we just can’t stop thinking about it. We reached out to Top Shelf’s Kevin Burda for more info on his discovery. …