Buyer Beware
A groundbreaking article released earlier today by Advanced Aquarist magazine points to a little discussed, but troubling fact of life in our hobby: manufacture... Read more.
Lemonade from Lemons
Last summer about this time marks the demise of my oldest reef system. A faulty heater that stuck in the on position while I was away for the weekend turned my ... Read more.
The Rare Mauritian Clownfish (Amphiprion chrysogaster)
As we reported earlier this week our friends at Diamonds of the Reef landed an elusive shipment of rare fish from Mauritius. Among them, the Mauritian Clownfish... Read more.
Mauritian Flasher Wrasse lands in U.S. for first time
The Mauritian flasher wrasse Paracheilinus piscilineatus has landed on U.S. soil for the first time. Rare fish collector Dominick Cirigliano of Diamonds of the ... Read more.
Patience and Thoughtful Planning
In person and on online forums, many of us get asked for advice about setting up and maintaining reef aquariums. What is really involved? What are the secrets f... Read more.
A moment of silence for the man who helped make fragging possible
It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of a man who unwittingly is partly responsible for our ability to frag so easily. Harry Coover the inventor... Read more.
Coming soon! Reefs Magazine’s Spring 2011 Issue
All you information seeking, eye-candy starved wordaholics should go into high alert as the Spring 2011 edition of Reefs Magazine is just about ready to roll. F... Read more.
Feature Aquarium: ‘Pratt Reef’
I am really pleased to be able to bring you an update on the status of “Pratt Reef” the 210-gallon reef system located on the campus of Pratt Instit... Read more.
Reefkeeping 102: Terms and Concepts to be Grasped
I hope last month’s column was useful to you as you begin to plan your first reef system. Understanding the various technical elements that are necessary ... Read more.
Reefkeeping 102: The Technical Side Of Things
If you’ve been actively reading and researching as you plan your first reef system, you are probably a bit overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of informatio... Read more.