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Pacific Sun’s Kore 5th “Intelligent Doser” is packed with features

by | Jan 27, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist

The Kore 5th is a "5+1" advanced digital dosing system. It features five independent dosing control channels plus an additional ATO system, all for the remarkable retail price of ~$430. We traditionally try to report on products objectively, but we have to say the Kore 5th is the most impressive dosing system we've seen yet. We provide detailed information about the doser and its powerful software.

War on lionfish shows first promise of success 

by | Jan 24, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist

Indo-Pacific lionfish have invaded the Atlantic and are wrecking havoc on foreign ecosystems. Their population explosion is alarming and cause for great concern, but a new study shows light at the end of the tunnel. While it is likely impossible to entirely eradicate lionfish, managing their populations can result in 50-70% rapid recovery of native fish, thus showing that efforts to fight invasive lionfish are worthwhile.

Coral Guardian plants 1,000 corals

by | Jan 23, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist

Coral Guardian is a French non-profit conservation, education, and research organization that operates in Bali, Indonesia. With funding from individual contributors and businesses (including aquarium manufacturer, Red Sea), volunteers have undertaken a massive coral reef restoration project at Gili Island that will also serve as a snorkeling park to teach people about corals and marine conservation.