Preserving The Great Barrier Reef With… Sperm?
More specifically, with a sperm bank. This goes without saying, I’m not talking about human sperm. The project has actually been around for a while. About four or so years ago, 70 Billion spermatozoa...
View ArticleAmusing Coverage of a Really Not So Funny Situation in Reef Conservation
This is some pretty seriously disturbing news. It would appear that the government’s draft 2050 Reef Plan for long-term sustainability is about as useful as tits on a bull. According to “The Roast”,...
View ArticleMan Climbs on Dead Whale Surrounded By Sharks
Here’s yet another bizarre story this weekend. A man in Perth, Australia decided it would be a good idea to swim to a Great White Shark infested rotting whale carcass, and ‘surf the whale.’ Harrison...
View ArticleThe Cold, Dark, Deep Side of Reef-Building
When it comes to reef-building down at the deepest, dankest depths of the sea, one would think nary a soul would care to coexist, let alone procreate. Given the tales that go around of deep-sea...
View ArticleThe World’s Rarest Fish: The Devil’s Hole Pupfish
The Devil’s Hole Pupfish is currently the World’s rarest fish. It is estimated that there are fewer than 100 of the species left. The numbers fluctuate depending on the season. These 1-inch fish live...
View ArticleORA Announces Commercial Availability of the Orbic Cardinalfish
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View ArticleReef Threads Podcast #204
The lionfish appetizer as served at GW Fins in New Orleans.It’s time for podcast #204 and the Reef Evangelist is not happy. Before she blows off steam, we talk about eating lionfish, our “Where you...
View ArticleReview: AquaMedic EcoRunner 6000
The ‘beating heart’ of numerous designs, a return pump is without doubt a key component of many modern reef systems. It can be a fairly thankless task though and, due the fact that this kind of kit is...
View ArticleBeyond Tomorrow: A Response to Reef Threads
I must say, on one hand, I was very flattered that Reef Threads felt it necessary to dissect my 11 hard truths about reef aquariums. Though on the other hand, it made me a bit queasy. Why, you ask? It...
View Article4 More Simple Accessories Repurposed for Marine Aquariums
Tulle can be used to make a target-feeding station for long-snouted specimensBack in June of this year, we ran a post titled “My Top 6 Simple Accessories Repurposed for Marine Aquariums,” in which I...
View ArticleProposed New Aquarium To Replace One Destroyed By Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina happened almost 10 years ago and was one of the worst natural disasters the United States has ever seen. Katrina destroyed many peoples homes and businesses, all along the Mississippi...
View ArticleFincasters Episode 46: New Desktop Aquariums From Fluval
Fincasters Episode 46 New Desktop Aquariums From Fluval Fluval is out with two cool new desktop aquariums that make keeping a small reef easier and more affordable than ever. From: fincasters Views: 3...
View ArticleHumbug Damsel: Prepping for the Hunt
Humbug Damselfish (Dascyllus aruanus)There’s a reason I chose to spotlight Dascyllus aruanus, the humbug or three-striped damselfish, in this profile. “Caribbean” Chris and I will soon be matching wits...
View ArticleMarine Aquarium Acclimation: Bridging the Specific Gravity Gap
In today’s post, I’d like to address a very common issue marine aquarium hobbyists encounter when purchasing livestock (particularly fish) and offer a simple method for addressing it. The issue in...
View ArticleZeolite in the reef aquarium
The term zeovit reactor is making its rounds on the aquarium forums and in fish store chatter more and more these days. To help clear any confusion, zeovit refers to a zeolite media sold by Korallen...
View ArticleManhattan Reefs – Fall Frag Swap
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View ArticleRare Changes In Wind Patterns Bring Unusual Species In Pacific Ocean
Unusual winds are causing record high temperatures along the West Coast, particularly off California’s Coast.Temperatures are currently 5 to 6 degrees warmer for this time of year, making it the...
View ArticleMr. Saltwater Tank Friday Am Quick Tip: Reference the Reference For An...
Can’t figure out which the color in the test tube matches up to on the color card? Use this tip to make it really easy. Links in this show: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/testkits [embedded content] Tagged...
View ArticleDeep Sea Hermit Crab Found Living in a Sponge
Good morning friends, I have another “possible” new species of hermit crab that was brought up last friday by the Smithsonian Institution and our crew at Substation Curacao from 808 feet!! This is...
View ArticleThe Maxspect Gyre is Officially Available to the Masses
It has been a while since we have seen a product with this much excitement around it, and we’re happy to say that it is officially available for all to enjoy. Maxspect has been showing off this...
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