At MACNA, we laid eyes on a sample of 200watt Maxspect R420R “Razor” LED fixture which was to be the largest fixture in the R420R lineup to date, and it sported a horde of novel features that would drive the fixture to its highest levels of efficiency till date. Being a sample, the fixture was to undergo some minor changes… [Read More]
Hydrofarm Air Pumps are inexpensive and effective
We all want the most efficient pumps and accessories for our aquarium but at the same time you cannot deny the fact that the overall cost of maintenance of a reef tank burns a hole in your pocket. To cut the cost, we are driven towards buying local products that are somewhat affordable. Though most local brands will offer you… [Read More]
Stanford Drones Open Way to New World of Coral Research
Scientific researches and advancements have led to new ways to digging out undiscovered corals yet there are areas unexplored where the oldest of corals dwells. Scientists still know comparatively modest about the world’s biggest corals, where they are and how long they have lived. These mysteries are soon to be unlocked with the help of a shoebox-size flying robot. The… [Read More]
Create Your Own Image Gallery Using Lightroom
Creating your own image gallery is a tedious task and all you want is someone else to do the work for you. Though having an image gallery might be wanted by many but very few decide to ponder over it and create something easy yet creative with wonderful features. Lightroom does this task for you… [Read More]
Sponges Help Corals Survive In Deserts
It has always been a curious question for scientists when it came to survival of coral reefs in the hot deserts. Reefs are among Earth’s most vivacious ecologies, yet they thrive in waters deficient nutrients – a trend known as Darwin’s Paradox. A team recently found that sponges keep the reef alive by recycling huge amounts of organic matter to… [Read More]
New flexible LED lights from Ringlit
Ringlit brings you an amazing LED light for your aquarium that does not need hoods to connect on. Keeping the surface hoods-free has its own beauty and makes the tank look aesthetically natural and pleasing to eyes. Moreover, I personally do not prefer those black hoods that might be stylish yet creates some negative vibe among things beautiful and blue…. [Read More]
House of Fins SPLASH Event 2013
On October 19th-20th House of Fins will be hosting SPLASH, their 56th anniversary sale and event offering huge discounts on livestock and dry goods, complementary refreshments, and presentations by some of the most preeminent speakers in the aquatics industry: Bob Fenner, Felicia McCaulley, Julian Sprung, and Tony Vargas. From 10 AM to 7 PM Saturday the 19th and 12 PM… [Read More]
Reef HQ – Aquarist’ Next Destination
Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet, at the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium. As the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Reef HQ Aquarium will open your eyes to an amazing world filled with thousands of charismatic marine creatures. With impressive exhibits the aquarium offers an ever changing, always fascinating experience,… [Read More]
Third Graders learn to manage their own reef tanks
We were literally spellbound to see third graders of Garden Hills Elementary learning to manage their own reef setup. We hardly knew what a reef tank was until sixth or seventh grade and look at these geniuses playing with hefty protein skimmers or actually fitting them. Mr. Rutherford is awesome truly for the kids there are learning to work with… [Read More]
Reef Aquarium Volume 3 comes on iTunes
The admired Reef Aquarium Volume 3 has just been released in digital form on iBooks. You can’t call it an ebook, but the third volume in the revered The Reef Aquarium series is available to read and view on your iPad and other iDevices. TRA3, the newly released digital version weighs practically nothing, and is substantially searchable and you can… [Read More]