Tropic Marin is not a newcomer to MACNA and, as in previous years, they had quite a few new products to showcase. I had the pleasure to talk to Lou Ekus, the company’s Director of US Operations, who presented me with what’s new and upcoming in the Tropic Marin...
If you ventured into the second exhibition hall at MACNA 2016 in San Diego, you probably stumbled upon the awesomeness that was the Bashsea booth. Seeing samples of the company acrylic creations and being able to speak with the man himself, Mr. Steve Bashi, was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8aFcHFu8QM It is my honor and my obligation to share this exciting news with everyone that loves the ocean and nature in general: BBC One just announced that it will soon air Planet Earth II, a six-episode series and a sequel to 2006's...
What would MACNA be without the rainbow of colors manifested in the form of beautiful ornamental fish, tropical corals, and amazing displays by some of the most prominent companies in the aquarium trade?  Enjoy this picture thread showing the best of MACNA 2016 San...
Every year, The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America brings together aquarists from all over the world. They gather together to enjoy three days of interesting and informative talks by world renowned aquarists, presentations by the aquarium industry’s top...
ME Coral is a company that rose to fame from the almost uniformly positive feedback their customers shared with fellow aquarists through social media. They have carved out a reputation for being a reliable company that produces products that really work, and I am...
Hikari, the Japanese manufacturer that is one of the most recognized fish food producers to US aquarists, had an elegant booth at MACNA 2016. In addition to their staple frozen and dry foods, they showcased two new products for the marine aquarium that represents a...
MACNA 2016 saw Geo’s Reef debut at a major aquarium trade show, a promising sign for this custom aquarium manufacturer based in Newark, OH. Through years of producing high-quality, long-lasting equipment for the aquarium hobby, the company made a name for themselves...
It wouldn’t surprise me if this is the first time that you have heard of Abyzz. They are fairly new to the American market, but there are two reasons why you should know about this company, and both will surely make you remember that name- Abyzz. First of all, their...
The German manufacturer Fauna Marin is always expanding its line of assorted aquarium products, and this year has been no exception. Claude Schuhmacher, the company’s president, took some time at MACNA 2016 to brief me on some of the exciting new advancements Fauna...