door Admin | feb 5, 2019 | Events
3/2/19 to be exact. Hosted by the good folks at The E.O Smith High School Coral Project, this unique show is coming back to Storrs, CT, so save the date and prepare for an amazing show. We will be there documenting the event, don’t hesitate to stop by... door Afishionado | feb 4, 2019 | Corals, Eye Candy, Video
One day, I was browsing facebook when I went to one of my groups and saw a post by Reinaldo of Pirates Reef Corals that showed off some amazing acroporas. Funny part was that I have the EXACT same corals, and while they looked great in my tank, he was pulling some... door Admin | feb 4, 2019 | Fish, Photography
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Oxymonacanthus longirostris in the wild, but the first thing that struck me was just how hard they are to spot, especially for a fish that’s bright orange and... door AquaNerd | feb 3, 2019 | Conservation, Corals, Reef
One of the most wondrous living things on earth is coral. Humans view its diversity and hues as a gorgeous, underwater decoration. But, it is a living organism that supports the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of species in the underwater ecosystem. Man may appreciate its wonder, but our destructive tendencies are harming this vital member of the oceans and seas. Here’s what you need to know about the grave threats facing coral reefs. If we don’t act soon, we may destroy these beautiful pieces of the earth. What Exactly Is Coral? We realize that the majority of our readers know what coral is but for those of you that don’t or need a refresher… Corals are relatives of the sea anemone. They are all made door AquaNerd | feb 2, 2019 | Corals
Since its introduction to the reef aquarium hobby, the Walt Disney acropora has become a household name and a must-have piece for acropora collectors. The semi-recent surge of multi-colored rainbow tenuis that seems to have started with the Walt Disney, has captivated a large portion of aquarists to keeping this specific species of coral, despite its challenges. The Walt Disney, in perfect coloration, flaunts a beautiful green base, pink radial corallites, bright yellow polyps with a deep blue axial corallite. When acclimated to much higher light (>800 par), the coral becomes primarily pink in color and becomes almost unrecognizable to one kept in a normal environment. Having owned this coral for 2 years, I have found it best to maintain parameters as follows: Calcium: 450ppm door Admin | feb 1, 2019 | Fish, Science
A piece of research published in the journal Marine Biology asked just that question. A student, Jacob Eurich from UC Santa Barbara, was studying damsels in the Coral Triangle region, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea to be exact, when he made some interesting... door Afishionado | jan 31, 2019 | Events, Eye Candy, Video
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,... door AquaNerd | jan 31, 2019 | Equipment
GHL News New product announcement ProfiLux 4e: Reliability is now more affordable The “e” in ProfiLux 4e stands for essential. The ProfiLux 4e features the same high degree of quality components and reliability as the flagship ProfiLux 4, at a more attractive price point.The ProfiLux 4e was designed for aquarists who may not immediately need all the features of the flagship ProfiLux 4 controller. With more connections right out of the box than any competing controller, the P4e provides aquarium monitoring and control without sacrificing the essentials; built-in temperature and pH/ORP inputs, 1-10V control, level control, Wi-Fi and much more for $419.90. Out of the box features with the ability to expand One of the things we like about the ProfiLux 4e is that
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