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…
Lightning Strikes Twice at Poma Labs
We wrote about this first of its kind accidental cross in March of 2024. That fish, currently 18 months of age, continues to thrive as seen in the above image. Recently, another hybrid was observed in a larval grow out…
Play a Game, Contribute to Science
Do you like games? Do you like contributing to science? Well, do I have something for you! MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) has developed a mobile game that combines the love of ocean life with science. FathomVerse is a…
RB Care Guide: Trachyphyllia
Introduction to Trachyphyllia Care Trachyphyllia, or Trachy, as they are commonly called, are another extremely popular and must have LPS coral! These big meat corals are recognized by their fleshy, brightly colored bodies that light up the bottom of reef…
The Saga Continues: Live Aquaria Update
As expected, the layers continue to unfold in the CIS bankruptcy case and today’s 174 page motion was a doozie! If you’re not up to speed on what’s transpired thus far or just need a refresher, read the initial article…
A Golden Opportunity
Hello ReefBuilders! My travels take me all over the globe, most in the US but I travel internationally 4-5 times a year as well. As I travel around I will always be searching for content to share with you here…
The End of an Era? Live Aquaria
If you’ve been in the reef hobby in the past 3 decades, you know Live Aquaria (LA) well. I remember Flying Fish Express (FFE) was my go-to online store, back before etail was as big as it is today. Live…
A bright new inventor shines at the age of 11!
During a recent trip to California I had an amazing conversation with Kiyara and her father, Warnaka Gunawardena. It started with a simple question, “Tell us about your aquarium at home!”, which led to a fascinating discovery. Kiyara has built…
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Saltwater Aquarium
I’m optimistic that a lot of new hobbyists, before getting into reef keeping, do lots of research and planning before starting! Personally, I did very little and jumped right in with very little idea of what was to come. There’s…
Amphipods Reign Supreme in this Year’s Ocean Photographer Competition
Ocean Photographer of the Year is co-presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, two brands with the ocean at their heart. I’ve written about Blancpain before when they released some ocean inspired watches on collaboration with Swatch. Thousands of photos are…
