by AquaNerd | Jul 19, 2016 | Equipment, Fish, Reef, Science
This fish, in the little-known family Aphyonidae, was found by a team aboard the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer at a depth of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) in the Marianas Trench.NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER On July 10th, NOAA Scientists completed an exploration expedition into the deepest U.S. territorial waters in an area known as the Marianas Trench. The trench is about 1,580 miles (2,550 kilometers) in length with an average width of 43 miles (69 kilometers). The maximum verified depth is 6.831 miles at a small slot-shaped valley in its floor known as the Challenger Deep, at its southern end. To explore these great depths under extreme atmospheric pressure requires special equipment and considerable funding. The expedition was performed with a vessel owned by the National Oceanic and by danireef | Jul 18, 2016 | Equipment, Events, Industry, Technology
We encountered Teco in the same booth space that they have used for several years, which was a fun discovery! Their booth was quite large, and showcased their chillers, from the smallest TK150 (read our review) to the biggest... by danireef | Jul 15, 2016 | Equipment, Events
Rossmont made its first public appearance at Interzoo of Nuremberg, and judging by the number of people who continuously crowded the booth, it was a great first time! Currently, Rossmont offers a variety of stream pumps, with models from 3400 L/h (= 900gph US models)... by danireef | Jul 9, 2016 | Equipment
This is the second review in our series on Seachem’s new test kits; we began with a detailed review of their Calcium test , and today we will be talking about the combined test Magnesium, Carbonate and... by Saltwater Smarts | Jul 8, 2016 | Corals, Equipment, Fish, Opinion, Reef, Science
It’s certainly cause for celebration when a reluctant feeder starts eating in your aquariumIn discussing the myriad rewards of reefkeeping, we marine aquarium hobbyists tend, at least in my humble opinion, to exaggerate the “soothing and relaxing” nature of our systems. If I’m being perfectly honest, on balance I probably derive more tension than tranquility from this hobby—or at least both elements in equal measure. In part, this can be attributed to my characteristic pessimism. As my wife of nearly 25 years can attest, I’m rather a “glass-is-half-empty” sort of guy. When problems arise in any area of my life, it’s in my nature to fret about the outcome. Still there’s no denying that reefkeeping can be something of a “white-knuckle ride” for even the most upbeat hobbyist.My anxieties notwithstanding, there are certain simple joys I derive from marine aquarium keeping in addition to the obvious beauty the hobby brings to my life. Some of these might seem a little odd in the grand scheme of things, but they give me a sense of satisfaction and keep me coming back for more. Here are just a few examples: A completed cycle As I’ve written here many times, cycling an aquarium demands the patience of Job. by Marcin Smok | Jun 29, 2016 | Equipment, Industry, Photography, Tanks, Technology
 Small, rimless aquariums have been gaining a lot of attention in the US, and until recently, this branch of aquarium manufacturing was dominated by a single company, and the only other choice was to invest in a custom-made glass...
