In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank, these segmented, subterranean scavengers often look like something out of a low-budget…
Caribbean Nudibranch ID Book Now Available
Have you ever ended up with an unknown nudibranch or sea slug in your aquarium? New World Publications has just released a comprehensive identification guide by Les Wilk which covers these unusual critters found in Florida, the Caribbean and the…
GHL Introduces The Mitras LX8
The GHL Mitras LX8 series is officially here, and it is shaping up to be a viable option for high-end aquarium lighting. When speaking with GHL’s CEO, Matthias Gross I couldn’t help but get excited over his enthusiasm for the…
Unveiling a $35,000 Marvel: How the 24-Year-Old ‘Koral King’ Brought the World’s Rarest Tang to RAP
If you spent any time wandering the floor at Reef-A-Palooza Orlando recently, you likely crossed paths with Alan Lee. He is only 24 years old. As the founder of Koral King, Alan has built a massive reputation for sourcing some…
$2.3M: Dr. Tim Hovanec Sued!
It appears that 2026 may be the year of high profile court cases. This time, it’s Dr. Tim that’s in the crosshairs. The American Cichlid Association (ACA), a prominent Ohio-based non-profit dedicated to the study, conservation, and hobbyist enjoyment of…
QM Introduces the World’s First Aquacultured Black Longnose Tang!
Back in February, the Quality Marine team cracked the code on the best looking black bodied tang: the Gem Tang. Now, they’ve done it again, with the other wildly popular black Zebrasoma: the Black Longnose Tang (Zebrasoma rostratum)! Like the…
The “Apple Store” of Aquariums: Why the Hype is Real for Lush Corals (Plus Their Reefapalooza Debut!)
If you’ve been scrolling through social media or talking with anyone in the Florida reefing community over the last year, you know the hype is very real. There’s a relatively new Local Fish Store (LFS) in Boynton Beach, Florida, that…
Three Solitary Showpiece Corals, Properly Understood: Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina in the Modern Reef Aquarium
Among large-polyp stony corals, few animals generate as much fascination, and as much confusion, as Acanthophyllia, Indophyllia, and Cynarina. All three are solitary, fleshy, highly ornamental corals that occupy a similar visual category in the minds of reef aquarists: oversized…
The Next Evolution in Pico Reefing: PNW Custom’s New Micro Reef Controller Drops Today
If you have been paying any attention to the reefing world over the last few years, there is almost zero chance you’ve missed the explosive popularity of PNW Custom’s Micro Reef. Ever since the legendary Jake Adams published his spotlight…
Army Corps Of Engineers Pauses Port Everglades Expansion
In a landmark victory for marine conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially withdrawn its state permit application for the Port Everglades Expansion. This move marks the most significant breakthrough in a decade-long battle to protect Florida’s fragile coral ecosystems…
