Archive for September, 2009
Tip of the Day – 9/26/09
This hobby can be very exciting, but be careful not to burn yourself out. A lot of people go “0 to 60″ in such a short amount of time and spend a lot of money only to find themselves selling everything less than a year later. So…pace yourself.
New Deltec Skimmers Priced Finally
As more and more news trickles out of MACNA, we’ll continue to post it. The most recent news is that Deltec has finally priced their new skimmers for the North American market. These skimmers have been available overseas for a few months now, and all of the videos popping up have shown a very promising [...]
Tip of the Day – 9/25/09
Captive-bred/raised fish and corals are great for this wonderful hobby. They promote the conservation of wild reefs and fish, and everyone looking for livestock should choose captive-bred first.
MACNA XXI Starts Tomorrow!
The MACNA XXI conference is set to start tomorrow. While we won’t be able to attend this year’s event, we will definitely cover the event as best as we can through reports we hear from people and vendors who attend. This year’s MACNA conference will be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. From the MACNA [...]
More ATB Multi-use (Hang on Back) Protein Skimmer Pics
A couple of days ago, we introduced the ATB Multi-use Protein Skimmer. The article had a few pictures and even a video, but this time we have a lot more pics of these protein skimmers in action. Permissions and Sources: ATB Skimmers
Tip of the Day – 9/24/09
An octopus in a reef tank can be a fun an interesting experience. But keep in mind that an octopus can escape from virtually any aquarium setup. They are highly intelligent and have powerful arms.
Anglerfish in Action
The anglerfish, commonly called a frogfish, is a neat creature. They are fish, but use their pectoral fins to walk around on. Additionally, they use a lure to attract fish close to their mouth for a more successful strike. The lure is just a modified dorsal fin. In the video below, you can see just [...]
Tip of the Day – 9/23/09
When shipping corals, it’s easiest to float the coral frags upside down on a piece of styrofoam. This way, the tips of the coral don’t puncture or rub against the bag. Additionally, the frag will arrive healthier than if it were shipped just laying in the bottom of the bag.
ATB Hang On Tank Skimmer In Action
ATB is one of the premier protein skimmer makers in the world. They have a long list of protein skimmers on the market, most of which are cone skimmers. However, earlier this year, ATB released a Hang on Tank protein skimmer (HOT skimmer for short). Over the past few years, good quality hang on tank [...]
ORA Blue Iris Parent Colony
Recently we introduced the latest coral from Oceans Reefs and Aquariums, the ORA Blue Iris Acropora. Initially, there was a lot of discontent with this new release because many hobbyists thought the Blue Iris was too similar to other ORA corals. However, as more photos are released, these opinions change. The ORA Blue Iris, judging [...]
