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From revolution to evolution: a look at two hobby trends and their impact
[caption id="attachment_12511" align="alignnone" width="540" caption="Photo from "Marine Atlas" by Helmut Debelius"][/caption] After 30-something years in the hobby, you see a lot of trends come and go. Fads and “new” ideas show up ...
When common corals are Amazing corals
[caption id="attachment_12216" align="aligncenter" width="560" caption="Trachyphyllia photo by Bob Fenner"][/caption] I was at a local coral “chop shop” a while back (yeah, they exist here in SoCal), perusing the raceways chock full of ...
Aquascaping “Outside The Box”—The Volcano-scape of Kyle Verry
If you’re a regular reader of my ramblings here on Reef Builders, at hobby conferences and in and hobby magazines, you know I’m a HUGE fan of “outside-the-box” thinking in aquascaping. ...
Thoughts on Reef Aquarium Husbandry: “Good things done in small measures, with frequency.”
Recently, I gave a talk at a hobby club meeting in Vermont, and the topic was Nutrient Control and Export". I've given this talk at some other clubs aound the nation ...
Thoughts on Reefapalooza 2009 and fashionable coral names
And so it goes, Reefapalooza 2009 has come and gone. First off, I have to hand it to the folks at SCMAS - WELL DONE… What is really amazing is that even ...
Propagating Gracilaria for fun and food!
At MACNA XXI two weeks ago, I had the honor of doing a workshop on propagating my favorite macroalgae, Gracilaria. This genus has a lot going for it, as far as ...
House of Fins Anniversary Splash Event pleases lovers of the Rare and Unusual
The House of Fins 52nd Anniversary Splash event was a very special weekend for all those who attended. Not only was there a chance to see a top notch group of speakers, ...
“Cyclo-delic”….Rainbow Cycloseris at House of Fins
This rockin', gyrospastic 1980's dayglo neon flashback Cycloseris, which was has resided at a Los Angeles area wholesaler for some time, has posh new digs: The House of Fins in Greenwich, CT. ...
What’s Hot in The Hobby- An old reef geek’s look at the state-of-the art…
I’m fresh from MACNA XXI in Atlantic City…Besides being a wonderful event with great people, excellent presentations, and complete lack of sleep, MACNA brings together hobbyists, manufacurers and vendors from all ...
Just What Kind of Reefer Are You? (And does it even matter?)
"What is interesting to see is that as the reef hobby "grows up", we are starting to see a great deal of specialization" I was reflecting recently with Jake about one of ...
