For this video, I was invited to what may be the East Coast's biggest sale of livestock tailored specifically for local fish stores. Chris Meckley of ACI aquaculture throws a customer appreciation week every year for their anniversary, and from what I was told, this...
I first met Jimmy at MACNA many years ago. Previous to the meeting, we met on facebook where we bonded over our love of SPS and fairy wrasses. We were constantly sharing tips and offering advice about the best possible ways to keep them thriving and happy in our...
My first Reefs.com video of 2019 is here! Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA), a leader in the world of aquaculture and captive breeding, opened their doors for me to visit and showcase their work especially for you. For this video, I met up with their Production...
For those of you that know me personally or follow me on my social media platforms, it's no secret that I love my wrasses. During the earliest days of my hobby, I was taught an expensive and valuable lesson: cover my tanks if I want to keep my beloved wrasses inside...
Before we start, I want to add a disclaimer: due to my insane holiday schedules, I was without my filming gear and I was unavailable for some of the filming. It was shot entirely on cellphones and shot a lot by friends who were involved in this project. I would like...
Feeding. It's what all of us reefers have in common. Don't you just love it when your animals devour what you prepare for them? It's for anyone and everyone of all ages to enjoy, and it's an especially rewarding experience for families with little children as it...
I have known Chris Meckley from ACI Aquaculture for about 3 years now. He's easily one of the most passionate guys in the industry and we often get into heated discussion about animals, industry, and husbandry techniques until wee hours of the night. I have been...
Photo credit : Marcin Smok A few days ago, I received a surprise present from my friend Louie at Eshopps. He had seen me eyeing this piece at previous shows that we attended together and decided to send me a care package. I was particularly interested in this model...
Earlier this year, I interviewed Scott Crowe of OSA Corals and in that live interview, I boldly stated my mission statement for this year. For those of you who have not seen the interview, my mission for this year was to highlight aquaculture and conservation (what we...
This was an extremely painful experience and lesson for me. I don't really want to write about it because it's still so fresh on my mind, but I want people to learn from my mistakes and hopefully it help prevent heartaches for others. It's definitely something that...