Archive for June, 2011
Tricolor Scopas Tang Seen in Video
Last week we showed off a picture of a rather abnormal looking tang, called the “Mutant Scopas Tang”, shared with us by Barnett Shutman of CV Neptune Marine. Understanding our need for more of this unique fish, Barnett has also sent us a video. The short clip shows the tang swimming around inside an aquarium, [...]
Tip of the Day – 6/30/2011
Sometimes local aquarium clubs go through growing pains, or occasionally periods where the club seems like it’s stagnant, or even times when a small group of people take over and ruin for everyone else. People bicker back and forth over silly club policies, or the number of events falls off significantly, or whatever. When a [...]
The Two Little Fishies Algae Magnet Review
Over the weekend we got the chance to play with the Two Little Fishies Algae Magnet, a fairly new product from Julian Sprung’s aquarium equipment company. Usually, algae clips are nothing to write home about. They are boring, often distract from the view, serve only to feed hungry fish, and their constantly failing suction cups [...]
Ecoxotic’s Size Matters Contest
Ecoxotic announced a new contest on their Facebook page, with the grand prizes being some sweet Stunner Strip gear. To throw your name into the hat, all you have to do is go to the Ecoxotic contest and click the enter contest button. Provide a little information, such as what size Stunner Strip you want [...]
Tip of the Day – 6/29/2011
Sometimes our fish, corals, and invertebrates get infected with various things that can, if left untreated, cause massive amounts of damage. Hobbyists toil away to try and fight whatever the issue is, often resorting to drastic measures. One treatment that is extremely drastic, but not without its results, is freshwater dipping. The hobbyist literally dunks [...]
Corals and Clams in Up Close Video
Corals and reef invertebrates are so extremely intricate and beautiful that sometimes the best way to view them is in extreme closeup. The swaying of individual polyps and the details of an animal’s tissue brings a whole new perspective to the aquarium hobby, one that many unfortunately go their entire lives without experiencing. And seeing [...]
Orphek Crams T5 Tubes Full of LEDs
Orphek keeps rolling out the new products, with their latest offering being a series of T5 tubes. But these aren’t your standard T5HO fluorescent bulbs. Instead, the glowing gasses have been completely removed from the picture and replaced with Power LED™ emitters. The LED T5 tubes will come in 24, 36, 48, and 60″ options, [...]
Tip of the Day – 6/28/2011
Phosphate problems often plague aquarium keepers and cause all sorts of problems by fueling algae growth. The actual phosphate levels are often undetectable by titration-based test kits, causing most aquarists to think the issues lies elsewhere, such as in the lights or some other source. Unfortunately, the reef keeper spends countless amounts of money trying [...]
Ecoxotic Releases the Panorama PRO LED Modules
Along with the new extra long Stunner Strips, Ecoxotic is releasing a second generation new Panorama Modules. Called the Panorama PRO, these new second generation modules have multiple improvements over the first gen model, including a sleeker profile, increased power output, a connectable design, and new color combos. The new Panorama PRO is thinner and [...]
When Will the Argument End?
LEDs hit the reef aquarium industry years ago, and since their debut hopes have been high for them, but when will the debate over their true worth end? LEDs have now been developed and imported by more companies than nearly any other piece of equipment in the trade and yet we still don’t have a [...]
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