From time to time one of my friends will comment about how they find it amazing that I still seem to have the same level of excitement about my tanks and the hobby as I did when they first met…
Why we love the reef aquarium hobby
While my daughter Catherine was home for Spring break last week, I took her out shopping one day, and I am happy to report there is something more addicting than this hobby: shopping for a teenage girl. While we drove…
Aquariums, scuba diving tabbed as two of the most expensive hobbies
You might want to hide this one from your significant other or accountant, but according to a story on SFGate.com, scuba diving and aquariums are listed as two of the more expensive hobbies to have. For most of us, we’ve…
New Poll: What are your hobby plan for 2016?
The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the hobby and take stock of the last year, while looking forward to what’s to come. The reefing hobby can touch on all your emotions — the joy of…
Friday Smorgasbord: Hobbyists save the wild reefs, bisexual fish and more
Can we get a “hellz yeah” for hobbyists doing their part to help save the wild reefs? We’ve known this for a while, but finally there is some scientific evidence that the hobby is helping to preserve reef ecosystems. A…
Talking reef aquariums in schools in this fascinating TEDx video
We always appreciate TED talks and when they venture into the hobby, we like them even more. Here is a nice video from a local TEDx event hosted in Pennsylvania. The TEDxWilliamsport even had Larry Flint (no not that Mr. Flint!)…
Awesome video clearly explains what reef aquarium passion is all about
The next time a curious onlooker asks “Why Fish?” regarding our collective obsession with the aquarium hobby, we suggest you reach for a computer and just show them this video by Scion Magazine. It is awesome to see great Cali…
Hobby Multibox makes thawing frozen food easy
The Hobby branded multi box has as the product name suggest multiple uses. However one of the biggest complaints we hear is how to thaw frozen food for your tank mates. Most of us use some sort of dish in…
From revolution to evolution: a look at two hobby trends and their impact
After 30-something years in the hobby, you see a lot of trends come and go. Fads and “new” ideas show up and subsequently vanish back into the mists of time. Some of these “fads” do stick around a while, yet…
Brine Shrimp Hatchery by Hobby separates egg shells with no moving parts
The brine shrimp hatchery by Hobby is another fine aquaculture product brought to you by Brine Shrimp Direct. The ingenious design of this Artemia hatcher incubates up to 1/4 teaspoon of brine shrimp eggs. The circuitous design requires no power,…
