Code Cracked: The Aquacultured Gem Tang by QM!

Breaking news with an RB exclusive: One of the most sought after (and best looking) tangs will soon be available from the aquaculture lab at Quality Marine! It’s been painful keeping this under wraps and I’m thrilled to share the…

Breaking New Ground

Vibrant Corals and Fish Ushers in the First Legal CITES-Compliant Malaysian Coral Imports to the USA In the ever-evolving world of reef aquariums, where hobbyists chase the iridescent hues of acropora colonies and the gentle sway of glowing Euphyllia, few…

Aquarium Connections Successfully Spawns & Settles Acanthophyllia

Aquarium Connections, home of the UK Triton Lab and UK distributors for Triton, ReefBrite, Focustronic, Benepets, and UltraReef, has successfully settled Acanthophyllia. Yesterday, they shared the following on social media: “We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our spawning…

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…

De Jong Marinelife Successfully Breeds Gobiodon okinawae Opening The Way For Eventual Commercialization

Just a few days ago, De Jong Marinelife announced that they had successfully bred Gobiodon okinawae (yellow clown goby). This species is ideal for small marine aquariums and adds a colorful pop of personality to any tank (just keep them away…

Gaia Reef Changes The Game By Offering Biodegradable Filter Roller Mats

Gaia Reef recently came to market. The first biodegradable filter roller mat. As of now it’s design is patent pending. One size is available the Gaia Fleece 17 which has dimensions of 17cm W x 12 cm Dia x 4…

An Interview With Coral Exporter Juno Siu From Monsoon Aquatics

Please introduce yourself to the reader, including your industry experience and favorite sea creature. My name is Juno; I’m an aquarist and salesperson at the Monsoon Aquatics Bundaberg branch. As an aquarist, I was able to learn all sorts of…

Reef Builders Black Friday Sale Compendium and Top 10 Picks

With Black Friday sales starting tonight, I thought it fitting to put together a list of as many sales as possible. If I did not mention your company, please feel free to shout yourself out in the comments, and I’ll…

RVS Finds Yellow Tangs, Noble Anthias, and More at Calayan Island, Philippines 

Keen fish watchers will have seen wild-caught Yellow Tangs on the social media feeds of RVS Fishworld, along with stunning Masked Swallow Angelfish and rare Anthias. But with the Hawaii fishery still closed for collection where did the Yellow tangs…

US Government Proposes Ban on Six Species of Giant Clams

In a 173-page document, the United States government has announced a proposal to list all species of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS, sometimes referred to as NOAA Fisheries), an agency within…