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Blue-Light Diving, Blue-Light Underwater Photos
Good morning from Curacao! Once again we got a little rain this morning which as many of you now know, that’s a big deal! Our little island was severely suffering from a 6 month drought but is now...
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‘Flower Animal’ @ Miami International Airport
We are proud to share that Miami International Airport / MIA Galleries has unveiled an 80-foot spread featuring selections from our local marine life photography collection, ‘Flower Animal‘. The...
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Hot Summer, Cool Seahorses: Cooling The Seahorse Aquarium
Summer’s here, and seahorse aquarists are starting to see tank temperatures rise. Seahorses, are particularly vulnerable to warmer temperatures , so for many seahorse aquarists, even moderate heat can...
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Reef-A-Palooza Heading to New York in 2015
Reef-A-Palooza, one of the most attended aquarium trade show in the US, is looking to conquer another state. The show originated in California, headed east to sunny Florida, and now makes the trek...
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In the Marine Aquarium Hobby, “Close Enough” Just Won’t Cut It!
When it comes to achieving success with a marine aquarium, there’s a certain “X Factor” that comes into play—the hobbyist’s attention to detail. Let’s face it, some of us are pretty focused on making...
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Some Corals Can ‘Tough It Out’ In Acidic Oceans
A set of experiments undertaken in Hawaii, Moorea and Okinawa, and now documented in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, offer a glimmer of hope for the future of coral reefs under the...
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Reef Threads Podcast #191
We have returned once again to do that podcasting thing that has become our habit. This week we talk about MACNA, Christine’s Project Oceanology trip, tools you should have, plumbing, and “vacation...
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Innovative Marine Adds Two Smaller Tanks to the Fusion Lineup
Innovative Marine is living up to their namesake this week with the announcement of the most well-equipped all-in-one nano aquariums on the market. They are bolstering their Nuvo Fusion lineup, going a...
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Finally! “Mermaiding” School Hits The Philippines!
I’ve been seriously waiting for this magical moment my whole life! OK, no. My initial reaction was honestly just “what in the..”, however, upon further reading I found it’s actually a really cool...
View ArticleShark Shields For Sale In Florida
Here’s another one to add to the “only found in Florida” list… Shark Shield’s. This Australian invention is only available in one store in the US, and its located in Tampa Bay. The shark shield is...
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Picture of the Week, Leafy Sea Dragon
There is something that is just so alluring about sea dragons. Although they aren’t too different from seahorses, usually moving in the same slow and methodical fashion while they cruise around the...
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Since I’m on an Interior Design Kick – I Present to you the “Ammonite Sink”!
Well since I’m a certified Ceph-Freak, this is perfect for my washroom! I’m telling you, Cthulhu could walk right through my door, crack open a Seaweed Beer from the fridge, take a look around and feel...
View ArticleTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): The Easy Way To Get Rid of Mushroom Corals
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Eradicating mushroom corals requires simply cutting the top of the coral off. With the top removed, the base will die. The rest of the story: Whoever said that must...
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The Sturdy but Shy Marine Betta
With its dark-brown body covered with a myriad of tiny white to pale-blue dots, the marine betta, a.k.a comet (Calloplesiops altivelis) is truly a dazzling sight to behold. Start out with a healthy...
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Update on Copps’ New Beast
Towards the end of January we shared the progress of well-known reefer John Coppolino’s new massive aquarium system. He recently shared some new breathtaking pictures of the main display aquarium....
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Apparently Fish Shaming is a Real Thing
Apparently, there’s such a thing as fish shaming. In this interesting act of internet virality, an aquarium owner posts conceivably embarrassing messages about their fish. While the comedy of...
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Screams Heard From The Other Room
Jared runs in to see if I’m still alive (I don’t always have the most appropriate reactions). “I MUST HAVE THIS!!!”. My list continues to grow at a daunting rate, and the pieces on it keep creeping...
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Frag to Colony
This acropora is a prime example of the beauty that can be achieved when starting with a seed fragment instead of a wild colony. The placement of a frag with the vision of what it will become in time...
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BioTek Marine Mounting Arms Are the Sexiest Way to Mount Your Radion Fixtures
Ever since EcoTech Marine introduced their Radion XR30 LED fixture at MACNA in 2011, aquarium keepers have been on the hunt for the best solution to mounting them on or hanging them above their...
View ArticleOctopus Selfies! Angry Octopus Has Had Enough of the Paparazzi
Off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, Joe Kistel was diving at depths of about 70 feet when he noticed a mass of shells that seemed out of place. Since this is usually an indication of an octopus...
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