TUNZE Nanostreams, Saving Energy and Your Pocketbook
You could have the eyesight of a Moray and still see clearly that the reef aquarium hobby is growing. It’s been growing steadily for nearly a decade and a large portion of that growth is thanks to the popularity of nano aquariums. The exact definition of a nano aquarium is as fluid as the water [...]

Which extreme is worse for corals: Extra Hot Summers or Extra Cold Winters?
2010 provide us with the hottest summer and the coldest winters recorded to date. This creates a huge issue for coral reefs around the world. We’ve already discussed the fact that Global Warming Threatens Coral Reefs, but what is harder on the reefs, extreme cold temperature swings or extreme warm temperature swings? This question was [...]

Frag Swap! – Palm Beach Marine Aquarium Society (PBMAS)
PBMAS puts on a great frag swap, with lots of deals to be had. If you are in the South Florida area it is well worth the trip! Where: Knights of Columbus 1155 So. Congress Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Date: Saturday, March 31. 11:00 am to 3pm Setup starts at 8:30 – 9:00 [...]

$19 Million Bachelor Pad contains Elos System 70
Photo by Zach DeSart Esquire Magazine teams up with the DIY Network to pick and film the $19 million bachelor pad. The reason I bring this up is due to the fact that there are a few short clips in the TV show showing an Elos System 70 being set up and the finished product. [...]

New CAD Lights Bio Reactor – Video
After 6 months of research and design CAD Light has pulled the trigger on their newest bio reactor. Features: True All-In-One design, where the pump is already built inside of the Bio reactor in the bottom chamber. this feature saves ALOT more space and ease of use the moment you get it. the intake is [...]

Scientist Record Possible Fish Communications from the Deep
Photo by: Dr. Hannes Grobe. A microphone design to record underwater called a hydrophone. A team of biologist from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has published recordings of sounds believed to be made by deep sea fish. The recordings were made in the North Atlantic Ocean approximately 2,237 feet below the surface. It is reported [...]

Bubble Coral Shrimp
A user sent us a link to a recently uploaded video of a bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis). A unique shrimp that primarily is only found in the bubble coral. The shrimp can be identified by its clear body and solitary thin purple stripe running the length of its body and claws, including purple antennae. [...]

Vertex Comes Out With a Magnetic Probe Holder and Two Magnetic Cleaners
Vertex has just come out with three new products, a magnetic probe holder, and two magnetic cleaners. The Sensor-Mag Titanium is a 3 probe holder, utilizing a total of 6 magnets to keep the probes (or sensors) in place. The probes are held in place with through 13mm holes, using Titanium screw fasteners. This little [...]

Healthy and easy aiptasia control
Any aquarist with live rock in their tank has had at least one aiptasia. Normally if you have one you will soon seen many. There are lots of products on the market as well as several home remedies to help combat aiptasia. Some require injecting a syringe into the aiptasia and pumping it full of [...]

Zooxanthellae may be capable of adapting to changing water temperatures
The Australian Institute of Marine Science recently conducted experiments on water temperatures on zooxanthellae. Historically it was believed that corals with a variety of zooxanthellae types could only with stand temperature changes. The results of these experiments leave researchers to believe that corals with a single type of zooxanthellae can handle thermal changes occurring in [...]