Josh Saul
  • Josh Saul is a technology consultant for large global banks. He has been involved in the aquarium hobby for 20 years and has been SCUBA diving for more than 30.

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AI Vega Due Out Soon

AI Vega Due Out Soon

AI has been teasing us with their next generation LED system for a while, and it looks like the payoff is finally here.  Sunlight Supply is teasing that the Vega is due soon, so let's review what this light is offering.  The Vega Blue comes with your standard 4 LED...

“What’s a Crossdressing Cuttle?”

“What’s a Crossdressing Cuttle?”

In today's Cephalopods-Are-The-Coolest-Animals-On-The-Planet News, what scientists refer to as "Tactical Deception" is really not much different from dinner at Lucky Cheng's.  For those that don't know what the hell I'm talking about, cuttlefish have been shown to...

Media Reactors Reaching the Next Level

Media Reactors Reaching the Next Level

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMGZ0GWDXEY This video (courtesy of LssTV) shows a Reef Octopus Biopellet Reactor which is outfitted with a propeller in the base of the unit to aid in reaching a perfect tumbling pattern for the pellets.  Initially the goal of the new...

Bad News: No Mermaids

Bad News: No Mermaids

Your science dollars at work, NOAA has reported the sad news that no evidence of mermaids has ever been found.  Are you more disappointed by the news or that NOAA actually needed to make a press release about it?  Apparently Animal Planet ran a show last month that...

Oceans of Garbage

Oceans of Garbage

Our friend Meika at Masters's Degree sent us this new infographic used to convey the sad fact that our trash is making its way into our food supply.  Follow the link for the full graphic (it's really cool!).

Sunlight Supply Shows Off Maristar 2

Sunlight Supply Shows Off Maristar 2

Sunlight Supply has just released a major update to one of the most popular lighting systems of all time.  The Maristar 2 improves on the versatility of the original by adding 2 additional T5 sockets and integrated 1/2W LEDs for a cool moonlight effect.  The Maristar...

Reef Nutrition Announces R.O.E.

Reef Nutrition Announces R.O.E.

Our friends at Reef Nutrition have announced their newest product in their reef foods line.  R.O.E. is Real Oceanic Eggs, a standard sized bottle of marine fish eggs for direct feeding in your aquarium.  Having used some of the evaluation product, I can say that fish...

National Geographic Shows Off New Found Fish

National Geographic Shows Off New Found Fish

The "Tripod Fish" pictured above (Pteropsaron longipinnis) was photographed by Gerry Allen on a recent dive in Indonesia.  This fish is joined by 24 other new species recently discovered and documented in this HUGE new set of books called Reef Fishes of the East...

Eat, Sleep, Tank

Eat, Sleep, Tank

Here is some pretty cool gear for aquarists this summer.  Aquapparel has a whole line of aqua themed clothing that is perfect for you or your significant other including aquarium, diving and surfing logos and designs.  Check them all out at Aquapparel.  Right now they...