The new reef, discovered during the Oceana Ranger's 2011 expedition, is estimated to cover 10 hectares or just shy of 25 acres. That is a lot of reef to have just been discovered in the Mediterranean. The newly discovered coral oasis sits on a sea mount with its...
Having worked in fish stores for a long time now, I’ve had the benefit of coming in contact with numerous hobbyists on a daily basis. Though their skill levels may vary they all have something in common - at one point or another they need help with something that has...
Migaloo, the all white male humpback whale was recently sighted headed back towards the coast of Cairn, Australia near the Great Barrier Reef. The white whale is travelling in a migratory pack of around 14,000 other humpbacks. This year, there have been a huge...
Cree, considered by many to be one of the best producers of quality LEDs, has created a new super bulb.  It was created as part of a Department of Energy sponsored "L Prize" contest designed to create specifications for new "21st century bulbs". Cree's entry not only...
At some point or another all aquarists have seen and come into contact with Cyanobacteria. Even though it is sometimes referred to as "Slime Algae" it is in fact a photosynthetic bacteria and some believe it to be the "primordial ooze" from which life first awkwardly...
Sharks are amazing creatures and I have been fortunate enough to have personally worked with several species. They've held my fascination for years and I can't learn enough about them (I used to be able to rattle off respiration rates for some of the more commonly...
It's true, they are. Initially, it sounds like something you would feed your corals or fish. Maybe even a new powerhead or perhaps a new type of manmade rock? That last guess would be close. The company isn't new but I happened to come across an article about...
An ancient society of hobbyists bent on depriving fellow reefers of their happiness. When a proud hobbyist posts about their recent aquatic acquisition the Tang Police inevitably show up to crush hopes and dreams. Who are these diabolical vampires of joy? Are they...
Microchips are used for many things, including tracking animals for security and conservation efforts. If you have a dog, than odds are you're no stranger to their use in helping track our pets' health and/or identity. Conservation efforts use chips on wild animals...
Japan is known for taking something seemingly normal and creating a new, significantly weirder version... just because they can (and they're silly like that). Enter the Kori no Suizokukan or "ice aquarium" in English. I don't know what to make of it personally and...