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Neptune Systems announces new PMUP

Neptune Systems announces new PMUP

Nope this is not a typo, The new PMUP, Practical Multi Purpose Utility Pump, is Neptune Systems’ latest product announcement.  The PMUP is designed to interface with the Neptune Apex controllers as an Auto-Top Off pump, Calcium or Carbon reactor pump.  …

Mystery Whale Washes up on beach in Alaska

Mystery Whale Washes up on beach in Alaska


Recently, scientists discovered a new species of whale on the island of St. George, Alaska. This species of whale has never been seen before and is yet to be named.  I’m sure we will be hearing more about this in the coming weeks as scientist continue to do their research.  …

Featured Coral – OG Tie Dye Mushroom

Featured Coral – OG Tie Dye Mushroom

Image AquaNerd-Featured-Coral-Aug-1-2016.jpgImported many years ago, and now aqua-cultured by reef enthusiasts, the Tie Dye mushroom coral is actually a corallimorph.  There is a long standing debate that “jawbreaker” and “tie dye” mushrooms are different, but they are the same.  …

The First Ever Aquacultured Yasha Gobies Announced

The First Ever Aquacultured Yasha Gobies Announced

Quality Marine Press Release Announcement available for the public – The First Ever Aquacultured Yasha Gobies Headed to Quality Marine

Pursuant to our continued efforts to support captive breeding initiatives, as well as our dedication to remaining a leading source of aquacultured specimens whenever available, Quality Marine is excited to announce we’re adding yet another breakthrough species to our growing list – the Yasha Goby (Stonogoniops yasha).…

Newly Arrived Aberrant Scopas Tangs

Newly Arrived Aberrant Scopas Tangs

Tangs are typically yellowish in the dorsal area while more brown ventrally as the colors gradually get darker towards the tail. The body is covered with fine, intricate, light blue markings and the tail is a solid brown color with a highlighted blue edge as seen above courtesy of Live Aquaria.  …

Featured Coral – Zoanthid

Featured Coral – Zoanthid

Sometimes referred to by collectors and hobbyists as Firecracker zoanthids or Polish Princes, we really like this Zoa and are curious if any of our readers have this in their zoa collection. Zoanthids are an order of cnidarians called Zoantharia.…