During a topic brainstorming session for Reef Therapy, Salem and I explored the idea of discussing coral economics. As a hobbyist, the cost of livestock and dry goods is always on my mind. I think it’s easy to complain about…
Supporting Your Local Fish Stores Through #LFSSaturday
#LFSSaturday was the brainchild of the late Jake Adams, designed to spotlight the importance of local fish stores (LFS) in the aquarium hobby. Since most LFS fall into the “small business” category, it made perfect sense to celebrate them on…
Vibrant Corals Brings In Insane Shipment of Solomon Vitiensis and Blastomussa
Lobophyllia vitiensis are typically passed over due to their drab coloration. This batch of vitiensis originating from the Solomon islands is anything but sporting some of the most impressive coloration I’ve seen on the species in recent years. In addition…
Rock Flower Anemones Are One of The Most Underrated Species in The Industry
Rock Flower Anemones (taxonomically in the Phymanthidae family) represent a species that arguably offers the best bang for buck in the industry. This species is native to the Caribbean, inhabiting areas from close to shore to 100 feet deep. Often,…
Demystifying Freshwater Dips
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about treating new fish with cocktails that contain multiple medications and chemicals. So, I thought it would be a good idea to cover the most straightforward treatment that everyone has on hand:…
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…
Peer Reviewed Study Analyzes Coral Food: Polyp Lab’s Reef-Roids Leads to Highest Average Increase In Growth
The TLDR: A 2011 study by the University of Hawaii analyzed the effect of different commercial food sources on the growth rates of Montipora capitata, Porites Compressa, and Pocillopora Damicornis. Four primary foods were tested Oyster eggs, Roti-Feast, Reef Chili,…
Early Access Black Friday Deals at Corals.com
‘Tis the season for incredible savings on those grail corals you’ve been dreaming about adding to your aquarium! Our friends at Corals.com are hosting a massive Black Friday sale with 25% off over 1300 corals! What makes this sale stand out is…
Saltwater Aquarium.com’s Massive Black Friday Sale Is Here
The TLDR: It’s once again time for Saltwater Aquariums massive site wide discounts for black Friday. The length of the sale is dependent on each brand – on average most run until December 2nd or 3rd. As always orders from…
Orphek Announces Huge Black Friday Sale
Orphek has launched a promotion that will run until December 2nd. The TLDR: – Natura iCon is available for $720 ($140 off) – OR4 iCon bar’s discounted from $30-$70 – 50% off Osix +…
