Nanipora is a very bizarre and unusual type of ‘fossil coral’ that you might have growing in your tank without even knowing it. First described just a couple short years ago, Nanipora is very unique in being able to grow a calcified skeleton, something only Tubipora pipe organ and Heliopora blue…
Aquariums Used To Prove That Seagrass Is Actively Pollinated By Marine Life
Just a few short weeks ago we were discussing seagrasses with one of the aquarium hobby’s most ardent proponents of seagrass aquariums, Julian Sprung. The topic of underwater pollination of seagrass came up, and we supposed that there might be…
Reef Builders pick: five of our favorite concept marine aquariums
We always try to showcase special reef aquariums on a weekly basis here at Reef Builders. Many of the tanks we have highlighted received attention because of their aquascape, rare fish, or beautiful corals. Some however received attention because they…
Halophila’s Seagrass tank is a prime example of simple beauty
This Halophila-dominated seagrass aquarium is built and designed to take care of itself. No protein skimmer, no calcium reactor, no sump, no biopellets, carbon or GFO. No automatic water changes or a super controller with email function. Heck this system…
Mediterranean Seagrass patch designated oldest living organism
Posidonia oceanica is a seagrass that occurs both in the Mediterranean Sea and off Australia. Like all seagrasses, Posidonia oceanica can reproduce asexually and sexually. Australian scientists have sequenced the DNA of Posidonia oceanica over 40 patches in the Mediterranean, ranging 3500…
Marine planted aquarium are compellingly beautiful too
In my humble opinion, the diversity in marine aquarium types is at an all-time high. I’ve always been turned on by the idea of biotope aquariums. The freshwater folks have certainly embraced aquarium themes, even beyond the biotope or species…
Slipping into seagrasses- Making the case for aquariums going green!
As a traveling fish geek, I’m lucky enough to talk to lots of hobbyists on a monthly basis. It’s a good life, with good times (“If this is Saturday, I must be in Akron, right? Or was it Detroit…?). I…
