Double Bright LED lights from Marineland might trigger the mass adoption of LED

The Double Bright LED aquarium light from Marineland is starting to arrive at retailers nationwide and when you see the striplight at your LFS,  you will give it a second take even if you are not in the market for…

Fauna Marin’s new Ultra Pest Control, for coral dips

Fauna Marin’s new Ultra Pest control will be available soon. And as much as we would like to think we don’t need products like this we all do at some point in our saltwater keeping lives. This Ultra Pest Control…

Some tips and tricks to keep coral munching fish in a reef aquarium

I often hear fellow hobbyists taking about the risk keeping a certain type of fish in their reef tank. Usually, it’s that beloved Angelfish or ultra-cool Butterflyfish that the hobbyist simply cannot resist! I know- I deal with this all…

Bandit Angelfish, video of a perky juvenile

Juvenile Bandit Angelfish, Apolemichthys arcuatus, are very striking fish for their bold black on white stripes patterning. This well adjusted juvenile aquarium specimen is brimming with personality as he swims confidently around in his 10 gallon QT/conditioning aquarium. This is…

Lifeguard WOW multifunction internal filter/pump is a Jack of all trades, master of none

The Lifeguard WOW filter/pump is a do-it-all aquarium product that looks like it’s design was inspired by an alien sex toy. Seriously though, who would have ever thought to themselves “gee I need a water pump, submersible air pump, filter…

Reef Fanatic’s new PH pen wants to be in your hands

While most of you already have some sort of PH monitoring device, most likely a PH probe inline with a controller, this new Reef Fanatic PH pen could be a great addition to your arsenal of saltwater products.  Off the…

“The Greatest One”: A Luft Affair

Greatness comes in many packages, many forms. In sports, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky earned the title, “The Great One” during his long and storied NHL career.  One of my personal sports heroes, Gretzky holds 61 records for his amazing accomplishments,…

In Tuamotu, Maxima Clams are the Reef Builders

Tuamotu Maxima clams are the hottest thing to hit the Tridacna reef scene since the Maxea hybrids from earlier in the year. This past week a shipment of large magnificent Tridacna maxima was imported into the U.S. by Pacific Aqua…

Coralife Aqualight Dual T5 Lamp lighting fixture

Coralife has released a new T5 lighting unit under their Aqualight name that might be used for more freshwater applications then reefs, or saltwater systems. The light is a low profile and has a nice design for a Coralife branded…

9 watt internal UV sterilizer from Mr. Aqua might give parasites a tan

The 9 watt internal UV steriliser from Mr. Aqua is a neat idea, there are very few small internal UV steriliser on the aquarium market these days. However, one drawback to having an internal US steriliser is that the size…