Archive for April, 2011
Aquarium Hobby “Legend” Eric Borneman Arrested
We stumbled across some news that one of the most renowned figureheads in the aquarium industry has in fact been arrested. Eric Bornemen, who is a well known and widely published aquarium writer, was arrested very recently for a variety of charges that include burglary of a habitation, criminal trespass, evading arrest, resisting arrest, failure [...]
We Love Macro HD Aquarium Videos
We stumbled across this video, and even though it’s a few years old, it’s still an amazing piece of footage. The video was shot in high definition with a macro lens, exposing the intricacies of Tridacnid clams, turbo snails, Acroporids, and bubble tip anemones. You might notice there’s no super rare fish, high end corals, [...]
Tip of the Day – 4/29/2011
Corals that are purchased online, or even from a local hobbyist, can quickly change color in your aquarium. You find that special coral, drool over the “What You See is What You Get” photograph, and grab it up before another reefkeeper swoops in and steals it. However, when it gets acclimated to your aquarium and [...]
The New US Version of the Elos SpectraChrome Bulbs
Elos is releasing a new “US version” of their popular SpectraChrome 20K abyss and 14K metal halide bulbs to meet the demands of US hobbyists. Previous versions of the SpectraChrome bulbs were identical to those released to European hobbyists, but the American reef keepers wanted higher Kelvin ratings (or bluer lamps) while retaining the same [...]
Seachem is Hiring
Seachem, the makers of some great aquarium products like the aquavitro salinity we reviewed a short time back and continue to use in our aquariums, has a handful of open spots on their roster. They are hiring for four positions, three of which are located in Madison, Georgia where the company’s primary offices are located. [...]
Help ORA Name Their Latest Coral
ORA is in a bit of a dilmena. They’ve got this beautiful new aquacultured chalice and they don’t know what to call it. The coral looks a lot like the Hollywood Stunner chalice that’s been available to hobbyists for a while now, but the aquaculture gurus don’t want to ruffle any feathers and call a [...]
Tip of the Day – 4/28/2011
You don’t need a four foot long light fixture to illuminate a four foot long reef aquarium. You can actually get away with a three foot long fixture, or even smaller. The only thing you need to worry about is lighting up the areas where corals will be present. Keep in mind though that going [...]
Reef Aquarium Wedding Cake
You know you’re an ultimate aquarium junkie when your wedding cake can double as a fully functioning reef tank, complete with LED lighting. Reef2Reef member “drainbramage” recently shared images of such a cake from the wedding of fellow Reef2Reef-er “Scubajay”, whose wife is obviously very understanding of the addiction that so many of us share. [...]
Stunning Trio of Fish Show up at Blue Harbor, Seen on Video
Blue Harbor, a Japan-based importer of stunning reef life, has been really cranking out the rare livestock as of late. Their newest release features a trio of different beauties, each with their own video and assumed hefty price tag. After all, the rare ones don’t go cheap, nor should they. Getting back on track, the [...]
Tip of the Day – 4/27/2011
Many hobbyists aren’t into aquariums for the challenge, enjoyment, or educational experiences. Instead, they get into the hobby to flaunt their lifestyle or impress the ladies, but express little to no interest in actually caring for the animals in their tanks. These type of hobbyists are probably the worst kind, giving other hobbyists a bad [...]
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