Sea Apples: Hazardous Holothurians Best Left to Advanced Hobbyists
Sea apples are definitely colorful and exotic-lookingIn several posts here at Saltwater Smarts, I’ve mentioned that certain marine organisms routinely offered in the aquarium trade should come with a...
View ArticleSergeant Major Eggs, Abudefduf saxatillis
Good morning friends, the winds here in Curacao are pushing 38 knots this morning, that’s around 43 mph not including the 60 mph wind gusts, not a fun place to be right now! I have two different, very...
View ArticleFriday Rewind
For today’s Friday Rewind, we take a look back at the demonstration video for the CRM-2000 Coral Fragging Robot. These handy dandy robots make propagating Goniopora stutchburyi a breeze! … More: The...
View ArticleReefing from Afar, Part 1: The Six “Ps”
There comes a time in every reef fanatic’s life where little things like work and vacation travel get in the way of enjoying the hobby. While being away for just a week, I have gone through everything...
View ArticleCMAS Frag Swap 2015
My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/coralfish12g In this CoralFish12g video I take a trip to the CMAS, Chicago Marine Aquarium Society Frag Swap. There were a lot of vendors and plenty of people...
View ArticleBaby/Juvenile Caribbean Reef Squids, Curacao
Good morning one and all, how are you doing out there?? I trust all our mothers out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day?? I heard our friends in the Black Hills of South Dakota got hit with a major...
View ArticleReef Threads Podcast #229
One of the animals in Marius Schudel’s Irish rockpool aquarium. Postmodern Jukebox support for Gary leads off a podcast packed with reef information including clown triggerfish mariculture, Quality...
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Dietary Supplements May Save Coral Reefs
Everyone love’s the idea of a perfect diet. There are so many diet trends and vitamin supplements on the market right now. It is a huge and booming industry, one that I don’t think is going anywhere...
View ArticleMarine Aquarium Decorations: Tacky, Tasteful, or Somewhere In-Between?
Large coral insert tank decoration at a big box pet storeI’ve always favored very naturalistic aquariums, so when an acquaintance recently asked me what I think about using decorations in saltwater...
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The war on fish
Not long ago I spoke about filmmaker Rob Stewart’s newly released documentary Revolution and how important this film was. After reading a New York Times editorial, When Humans Declared a War on Fish, I...
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Georgia Aquarium Welcomes Baby Beluga Whale On Mothers Day!
Georgia Aquarium resident Beluga Whale, Maris, gave birth early Sunday morning to a female calf. What a special Mothers Day for the Aquarium! The calf was born coming in at almost 60 inches long and...
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Failed Artificial Reef Removed Off The Coast Of France
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off today. The Festival has been a yearly event since 1947. It previews films of all genres from around the world and is certainly the place to be and be seen if you...
View ArticleSalt Speak – Episode 3: Coldwater Marine Aquariums
Alright, alright…I’m back with another episode of Salt Speak! In this third installment I sat down to talk coldwater marine systems with Stu Wobbe. Stu is the owner of Coldwater Marine Aquatics in...
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Japan AZA Votes On Whether To Continue Buying Dolphins From Taiji
The Japan Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Jaza), a collection of 89 zoos and 63 aquariums, is voting on whether to keep buying dolphins from the notorious town of Taiji, made famous by the movie...
View ArticleHouse Hunting Tips For Reef Junkies
Real Estate will likely be a big part of your investment portfolio. Therefore financial professionals recommend you carefully consider your real estate purchases. The other big part of your investment...
View ArticleFriday Rewind: Goniopora Love
For today’s Friday rewind I reflect back on my love song for Goniopora. In fact, I will be singing it tonight to friends and strangers at my rock show. What is your favorite coral? I think you can...
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Rare Giant Squid Washes Up On Beach in New Zealand
A giant squid was found washed up on a beach in New Zealand. The Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium has frozen the giant squid and placed it on display at the aquarium. Giant squid are a rare deep...
View ArticleWhen Piscine Personalities Collide: Incompatible Energy
When yellowhead jawfish are comfortable with their environment, they’ll hover just above their burrow.When trying to determine whether different species of marine fish will cohabit peacefully in the...
View ArticleUnboxed: Sicce X Stream E Compact Wave Pump
With a global reputation for quality, Sicce products represent the culmination of over 40 years’ experience in the industry. Based on innovative research and advanced technology, their pumps are highly...
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Deep Sea Exploration Discovers Up To 14 New Species Per Hour
The Deep Sea is a still unknown world. At depths of 200-500 ft, scientists can discovery up to 14 new species per hour. It is rather amazing that in our technological and digital world, there is still...
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