Dubai Mall Aquarium Leak Fixed
Not too long ago, we wrote a story about a leak that developed in the massive 2.6 million gallon aquarium at the Dubai Mall. According to an article in the China Post, the “minor” leak, as they put it, is now fixed. And while the article did not explain how the leak was fixed, they [...]
The New Hanna Instruments Phosphate Meter
Hanna Instruments has released a new phosphate calorimeter, and it’s small and very affordable. This tiny device weighs only 2.3 ounces and is priced right at $49.50. It’s small size, cheap price, and ease of use will take away any excuses reefkeepers had for not checking their phosphate levels.
Here are a few specifications:
Model: HI 713
Free [...]
Open House at the Drs. Foster and Smith Aquaculture Facility
© 2010 Foster & Smith, Inc. Reprinted as a courtesy and with permission from http://www.LiveAquaria.com
LiveAquaria announced today, via their Facebook Page, that they will be hosting several Open Houses at their Aquaculture Facility in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for hobbyists to see how the pros do it. If you’re in the Rhinelander [...]
Surviving the Blizzards
Several months back we discussed how to keep your aquarium running through a Hurricane. But now we have to tackle a new issue that is wreaking havoc on the eastern coast of the United States…and that is blizzards.
Blizzards hit the US every year. Most of the time they are somewhat short lived, but this year [...]
EcoTech Marine Parts Store Now Online
A couple of weeks ago we wrote about the new EcoTech Marine Parts Store that was announced. Well, today it officially launched. The Parts Store is full of every gadget and gizmo that could possibly fit on your Vortech MP10, MP20, or MP40w.
Can Our Anemones Sting?
The short version: Yes, an anemone can sting you.
We house various types of anemones in our home aquariums. The most common of which is the bubble tip anemone Entacmaea quadricolor. Other anemones like the long tentacle and carpet anemones are also kept, but the species of the anemone is useless for this conversation. Anemones possess [...]
AquaFX Octopus RO/DI System
AquaFX, a very popular reverse osmosis company, has released another fancy RO/DI unit to their lineup. The AquaFX Octopus RO/DI unit is full of bells and whistles and is the most efficient unit AquaFX has to offer.
Track Your Aquarium Parameters with reefiris
While doing my daily perusal of the web, I ran across an interesting site. It’s an aquarium parameter tracking site called reefiris. Now, I know your thinking why waste time and go to a website when I can jot it down on a piece of paper or onto an Excel spreasheet. Well, what sets this [...]
EcoTech Marine To Launch Online Service Parts Store
EcoTech Marine announced yesterday, via email, that it will be opening an online service parts store where customers can purchase parts for the wildly popular Vortech pumps. Initially, the service store will only offer the most commonly ordered parts, but over time the store will add more to its collection.
EcoTech Marine president Tim Marks said:
In [...]
Aquarium Service Companies, Bad for the Hobby?
Most aquarium service companies are, in my opinion, a disgrace to the aquarium hobby. Why do I take this harsh stance? While working in local fish stores, I had the unfortunate experience of having to deal with several service companies first hand. And in virtually all experiences, the impression that I got was a negative [...]
