A Live Aquaria Alternative Emerges
With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Live Aquaria, I wondered what other reputable sources of fish are available for hobbyists? While I’m a huge proponent of shopping locally and supporting your…
Join us in Supporting Local Fish Stores this #LFSSaturday
Several years ago Jake Adams decided that we needed an aquarium holiday celebrating the local fish store. It’s where many of us, as well as most new hobbyists got their start. The LFS provides a trusted source of advice, assistance…
Black Friday Sales Abound
With numerous Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales running, it’s a great time to consider adding to your reef, upgrading your equipment, or maybe even adding a new aquarium. While your guests may be marveling at your least favorite damsel,…
Black Friday is now the Friday before Black Friday: Yes, Black Friday efforts keep getting more and more aggressive to reach early shoppers.
SaltwaterAquarium.com surprised everyone by launching their Black Friday sale at midnight last night—an entire week ahead of schedule—to get a jump start on the competition and snag those early-bird reefers. Remember when Black Friday sales were strictly, well, on Black…
No Water Changes Required
We have been enjoying revisiting our youth through the Lego ‘Icons’ series, which now includes an aquarium set, alongside spaceships, droids, da Vinci’s Flying Machine and even floral arrangements. If you are looking for a low-maintenance addition to your current…
Red Sea Announces ReefControl
Red Sea has released details about their upcoming ReefControl and ReefSense components. This new addition to the automated controller market is sure to be a hit with those familiar with Red Sea’s ReefBeat app and other Red Sea products. There…
Breaking New Ground
Vibrant Corals and Fish Ushers in the First Legal CITES-Compliant Malaysian Coral Imports to the USA In the ever-evolving world of reef aquariums, where hobbyists chase the iridescent hues of acropora colonies and the gentle sway of glowing Euphyllia, few…
Lightning Strikes Twice at Poma Labs
We wrote about this first of its kind accidental cross in March of 2024. That fish, currently 18 months of age, continues to thrive as seen in the above image. Recently, another hybrid was observed in a larval grow out…
Play a Game, Contribute to Science
Do you like games? Do you like contributing to science? Well, do I have something for you! MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) has developed a mobile game that combines the love of ocean life with science. FathomVerse is a…
RB Care Guide: Trachyphyllia
Introduction to Trachyphyllia Care Trachyphyllia, or Trachy, as they are commonly called, are another extremely popular and must have LPS coral! These big meat corals are recognized by their fleshy, brightly colored bodies that light up the bottom of reef…
