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Unboxing The RLSS Wavepuck

Unboxing The RLSS Wavepuck

rlss wavepuck - reefsWe here at AquaNerd have been chomping at the bit to test out and review the Wavepuck pre-production from Daniel Nguyen and his team at RLSS. The Puck itself fits in the palm of your hand and its low-profile design is a blessing for any aquarium.…

Captive-Breed ORA Red Scooter Dragonet

Captive-Breed ORA Red Scooter Dragonet

ORA has announced that the popular Red Scooter Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) will again be available. Similar to the Scooter Dragonet, the Red Scooter Dragonet distinguishes itself with unique shades of red and burgundy absent from the Scooter Dragonet.  …

Featured Coral: Joe’s Passionfruit Goni

Featured Coral: Joe’s Passionfruit Goni

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Also commonly know as the Flowerpot coral or Daisy Coral, Goniopora species are generally considered difficult to moderately difficult to keep alive in captivity. When opened up, these corals look similar to a bouquet of flowers.…

Great Barrier Reef hit by Widespread Coral Bleaching

Great Barrier Reef hit by Widespread Coral Bleaching

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been hit by widespread coral bleaching, which has the potential to be devastating to one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. Battered by record warming on land and sea the past two years, coral reefs around the world have suffered bleaching events.…

Featured Coral: Joe’s Tye Dye Acan

Featured Coral: Joe’s Tye Dye Acan

joes tie dye acan - reefsJoey Nichole’s shop always has beautiful corals for sale at fair prices, and this Acan is no exception.  Joey calls this beauty his Tye Dye Acan.

Husbandry: In the reef aquarium, Acanthastrea corals are typically very hardy and fast growing.  …