by Austin Lefevre | Feb 10, 2014 | DIY, Tanks
Aquarium backgrounds offer an easy way to hide unsightly electrical cords, plumbing and equipment. Subconsciously our eyes are drawn past the aquarium and beyond exposing things that could easily be hidden, detracting from the overall feel of the... by Tal Sweet | Jan 16, 2014 | DIY, Fish, Industry, Seahorses
The fifth annual Marine Breeder’s Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 19th at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Hosted by the Marine Breeding Initiative and the Marinelife Aquarium Society of Michigan, the Marine Breeder’s... by Austin Lefevre | Dec 6, 2013 | DIY, Equipment
For years, mainstream aquarium manufacturers have been using the same large obnoxious overflow boxes that detract from the look of our aquariums. Many times these overflow boxes are made of a textured ABS plastic, and if you have ever had one, you know they can be... by AquaNerd | Nov 11, 2013 | DIY, Science
The Majano Wand, Paul Baldassano’s DIY solution to inflict death upon pest anemones that eventually became a mass produced death dealing device, quickly became a favorite among aquarists seeking to indulge their sadistic side. For once, saltwater hobbyists had a nearly surefire way to eradicate Aiptasia and Majano anemones, and now there is a more compact model hitting the store shelves. The Mini Majano Wand, as it is called, sports all of the same features that made the original so popular, but has a shorter staff that is a mere 5″ long. This length gives the shorter wand a little more flexibility for nano aquarists, preventing them from having to use too big a tool for the job. The Mini Majano Wand is priced at $110, which is just $5 less than its bigger brother, the original Majano Wand. Considering that the only difference between the two is the length of the wand, the price point isn’t much of a surprise. The mini version isn’t quite available, though Marine Depot has them listed with an expected availability within the next few days by AquaNerd | Nov 7, 2013 | Corals, DIY, Equipment, Fish, Industry, Science, Tanks
For years, all-in-one aquariums have been limited to small volumes and insufficient out-of-the-box features. Most of tanks that saw mainstream success stayed around 30-gallons or less, with just about all of them coming with inadequate filtration for a fully functional reef aquarium. Even adding extra equipment proved to be difficult, as the rear chambers of these tanks were often too small and the built-in lid limited what you could put in the back. Innovative Marine changed all that when they introduced their NUVO line of aquariums. The sleek, open-top aquariums had huge rear chambers for additional equipment, and they even made solid performing protein skimmers and media reactors that could easily fit. After a couple of very successful years, IM has expanded their initial lineup to include the all new Shallow Reef (SR) series, which was designed specifically from a hobbyist standpoint. The new SR tanks come in three beefy sizes of 60, 80 and 120 gallons by Todd Gardner | Oct 17, 2013 | DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
Divers and fish collectors in Long Island waters commonly encounter two species of goatfish: the red goatfish, Mullus auratus, and the spotted goatfish, Pseudupeneus maculatus. Although they are similar in outward appearance, their behavior and adaptability to...
