Josh Saul
  • 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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Wanna scare your favorite Ichthyologist?

Wanna scare your favorite Ichthyologist?

If you're like us, this thing is absolutely terrifying.  It only takes seeing these things once or twice to make us scarred for life.  The idea that someone would purposefully create an isopod iPhone case is strange enough, but can you imagine the look on people's...

This many Thor amboinensis is called a?

This many Thor amboinensis is called a?

The critters above, a pack of Thor amboinensis, are a favorite of many reef aquarium hobbyists and are known for their wonderful dancing displays.  Also known as the Sexy Shrimp, these little critters are commonly found in pairs, but rarely in a group this large. ...

Reefs App Update

Reefs App Update

The Reefs App has been updated to version 4.0.3 and iOS users will receive the free update automatically or you can force the update from within the App Store.  Lots of bugs have been fixed and the app has several enhancements including iOS7 styling, controller...

National Geographic’s Best Photos – 2013 Final Round

National Geographic’s Best Photos – 2013 Final Round

This yellowbanded/ringed pipefish (Doryrhamphus pessuliferus) was captured in a photo that has made its way into the final round of National Geographic's 2013 Best Photo contest.  The other photos in the final round are all incredible, and you can vote for which one...

Reefs in Art: New from Keng Lye

Reefs in Art: New from Keng Lye

A tipster pointed us to a new piece by Keng Lye, who is well known for his incredible illusory bowls.  Each of these pieces is created by hand over many weeks by adding very small layers of acrylic and resin to the original base.  In order to create the 3-D effect in...

Reefs in Art: Animal Earth

Reefs in Art: Animal Earth

This polychaete, a type of Christmas Tree Worm, is generally considered unsuitable for captive aquariums due to their requirements for particulate foods in the column column.  Many aquarists have had success with these animals when they are supplied with a variety of...

Reefs in Art: Fish Lamps by Frank Gehry

Reefs in Art: Fish Lamps by Frank Gehry

This series of lamps and large decorative pieces were created by world renowned architect Frank Gehry, came about as a result of some dropped laminate material.  When the pieces shattered on the floor, they looked like fish scales, and just like that a whole series...