Interesting Coral Formations in the Maldives

I’ve always been interested in how corals grow with – and very often upon – each other in the wild.  As we all know, reefs are dynamic places, where change is commonplace.  Here are a few shots that I’ll use to explore my...

Stick It Good! Aquamaxx Reef Welder Epoxy Glue

by Richard Rayl In the world of aquarium reef-building, there are basically two choices when it comes to coral adhesion:  cyanoacrylate based super glues, and 2-part epoxy putties that you knead into a clay-like consistency and wait to set. …

The pharaoh cuttlefish is a master of mimicry

Sea-life enthusiasts know that cuttlefish are masters of camouflage. But Sepia pharaoni can do more than just change colors. They can mimic hermit crabs! And can you think of a better animal to mimic? Hermit crabs both deters predators as well as lull prey into a false sense of safety.

The importance of the Uninterruptible Power Supply

The Uninterruptible Power Supply is an important and necessary piece of equipment for our aquarium. An aquarium could be set up perfectly, but emergencies still happen, and as you know, home aquariums are connected to and dependent on a constant supply of...