Review: EcoTech RMS (Radion Mounting System)
Having already taken a look at EcoTechs gorgeous Radion XR15w Pro LED light in our recent unboxing review, we now turn our attention to their much-anticipated RMS (Radion Mounting System) which ties-in...
View ArticleMr. Saltwater Tank Friday AM Quick Tip: Easy Frozen Food Thawing Without The...
I love frozen fish food yet I hate it at the same time. I recently stumbled upon a great way to thaw your food without the stink and spilled water. [embedded content] Tagged as: fish food, thawing...
View ArticleORA Fish and Frags Roundup from 2014
A continuing theme in the aquarium hobby over the years has been that of captive bred fish and aquacultured corals, and as each year passes, the list of conquered species just grows and grows. The...
View ArticleBlue Light Photos, Great Star Coral Polyps
Good morning all, it’s Black Friday!! I have been so busy this week with Holiday parties, work and cycling that my poor daily blog is just not getting done! I have a crazy beautiful colony of Great...
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How Much Light
Determining the sweet spot for certain coral specimens can be challenging. Often it is a trial and error situation. Many factors tend to make this anything but a constant. The type of lighting,...
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Wrap Your Mind Around This: LRS Reef Frenzy® Is Getting Even Better
Now, the two top fish foods are under one roof. Stay with me, guys. Every now and then a product comes along that blows all of the others out of the water (literally, in this case) and sets the bar...
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PIJAC and your right to reef
If you’ve been following NOAA’s recent findings regarding the health of coral reefs, and wondered how they will effect your right to own a slice of the ocean, then likely you’ve heard of the Pet...
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One Coral May Benefit from Climate Change
In another positive spin on climate change, researchers from Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered one species of...
View ArticleWhen Should Squabbling Marine Fish Be Separated?
Fish that share similarities are more likely to fight when confined to a smaller spaceI recently introduced a Kole tang to my tank, and it keeps getting in fights with the resident yellow tang. So far,...
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Reef Shark Resists Climate Change
In more promising news about climate change, one species of reef shark can exhibit a physiological adjustment to the rise in CO2 levels associated with ocean acidification. The epaulette shark...
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Reef Building Corals Responding to Acidification
An international team led by the James Cook University CoralCoE has provided some promising news for corals dealing with rising levels of acidification. “Our aim was to explore the effect of a more...
View ArticleDeep Sea Stars, Linckia sp. Echinoderms
Good afternoon one and all, sorry about the late post but I have been in the deep-water labs all morning photographing a bunch of new specimens found by the Smithsonian Institution on their...
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Marine blacklist : pineapple fish (Cleidopus gloriamaris)
With blacklist I hope to turn aquarists attention toward various species that have a poor rate of survivability in marine/reef aquariums. It’s not uncommon to inadvertently end up with a specimen that...
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Less Demanding
The starting point with a captive reef aquarium can be the most difficult part of the equation. Often times the beginner starts with corals that are the most sensitive and demanding which lends to a...
View ArticleReef Aquarium Tridacna Clams – maxima, crocea, squamosa, and gigas
Reef Aquarium Tridacna Clams – maxima, crocea, squamosa, and gigas Overview of Reef Aquarium Tridacna Clams – maxima, crocea, squamosa, and gigas Giant clams of the Genus Tridacna are a popular...
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Potassium is an Element that Needs a Second Look – Part 1
Goniopora benefit from higher Potassium as well as Iron and Manganese levels. Are your coral ugly? Do you have coral that are dying? Do you not know why? Maybe the silent killer is what’s missing!...
View ArticleThe A160we is the Latest LED Pendant from Kessil
I’m not entirely sure how or why we have yet to post about the new Kessil LED pendants, but hey, better late than never, right? A few months ago, Kessil debuted the follow-up to their immensly...
View ArticlePetSmart Gets Bought Out for $8.7 Billion
Who would have thought that PetSmart was worth $8.7 billion? Well, apparently that’s the case, as the pet retail giant has changed ownership for the aforementioned lofty sum. The acquisition was...
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Snorkel Bob: Friend, foe or lost soul?
Snorkel Bob, it sounds almost like a Saturday morning cartoon character, that introduces our children to ocean wildlife, cracking a few corny jokes along the way. If you’re a marine aquarist, chances...
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A Little Visit From a Bandit and a Tinkerii – More Incredible Shots From...
Man, I really love when Keoki Stender photographs aquatic life on a white background, there’s just something so striking about the contrast. You might recall a while back I posted that face-melting...
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