AcanLighting’s LED lights up an 8ft tank pretty well

The new LEDs by AcanLighting are pretty darn sweet. The 8ft tank above is lit up by three units at 70 watts each. The subpar picture from my iPhone doesn’t quite show it but it’s bright! With all the new…

Karen Talbot painting live at Reef-A-Palooza, amazing fish art for sale

Karen Talbot is once again at Reef-A-Palooza displaying her gorgeous art pieces for sale. Better yet, she’s also here painting in person and man has she got some talent! You can pick up her amazing art work in postcard sizes…

Reef-A-Palooza right around the corner – Jake’s speaking and Reef Builders’ lounge will be open

With the Fall season in full swing, that means just one thing — its almost time for Reef-A-Palooza in Orange County. Happening on Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23, RAP is the largest marine aquarium event in the world…

Win a free USHIO Aqualite Metal Halide bulb at Reef-A-Palooza

With Reef-A-Palooza right around the corner, we’re starting to get wind of all the good things happening. We just got word from USHIO about a contest they are running at their booth where two lucky winners will win an Aqualite…

Thoughts on Reefapalooza 2009 and fashionable coral names

And so it goes, Reefapalooza 2009 has come and gone.  First off, I have to hand it to the folks at SCMAS – WELL DONE… What is really amazing is that even though this thing has evolved to “major event…

Reef-A-Palooza excites Southern California this upcoming weekend

The sixth annual Reef-A-Palooza (RAP) is hitting the Orange County Fairgrounds for the sixth time this weekend bringing together hobbyists, coral vendors, manufacturers and speakers for a weekend of reefing excitement. With a few tricks up their sleeves, the Southern…