Reef Kids: Pirate Fun

Wet, rainy spring weekends call for fun indoor activities – especially those that use up even a fraction of kids’ seemingly endless supply of energy. To that end, I’ve found a couple of fun pirate-themed games that should keep everyone busy for at...

Microalgae, Why Grow It?

Microalgae. We have all heard of the microscopic organisms that use light to grow. But why should we raise it? In the ocean, microalgae is at the bottom of the food chain. The plankton feed of it, get energy, and give that energy to the fish and crustaceans that eat...

Reef Kids: Dead Fish Hats

Winter is definitely upon us! Here in New England, it’s officially hat season – from now until mid-to-late April, mothers across the region will insist that their children cover their heads before going outside, which can either be a huge struggle or an...

Aquarium Tips: Wire Management

For this video, we are tackling one of the most important aspect of our hobby that doesn’t involve any animals but very important aspect nonetheless. Proper wire management. We got together with Carlos Machin of C&C Aquarium and Vincente Reich of Illusions...