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I mentioned in the first part of the 2018 Aquatic Experience Coverage that the show was dominated by freshwater aquariums and equipment designed to support those systems. That being said, the saltwater side of the hobby was also proudly represented by a handful of coral vendors, as well as a [...]
Since the day I set up my first saltwater aquarium, I've intertwined the reefing hobby with another passion of mine- photography, or in this case, macro photography. Back when I started experimenting with shooting close-up portraits of corals in my tank, there weren’t many tools that helped [...]
What would Reefapalooza be without its numerous vendors offering the latest and greatest reef critters? I had an opportunity to document in pictures all the beauty on display at the 2017 New York edition of the show. Results below… The show certainly did not disappoint when it came to [...]
What would MACNA be without the rainbow of colors manifested in the form of beautiful ornamental fish, tropical corals, and amazing displays by some of the most prominent companies in the aquarium trade? Enjoy this picture thread showing the best of MACNA 2016 San Diego beauties... [...]
Your choice of reef lighting can dramatically affect how corals look in your aquariumI always say that you only really need three things to be successful in this hobby: good water quality, good water flow, and good light. All of those things are pretty involved, but lighting in particular gets a [...]
An aquarium's glass panel provides a window into an underwater world. Whether the tank mimics a coral reef, a tropical river overgrown with aquatic plants, or a cichilid-filled African lake, these peeks into an otherwise inaccessible environment, is by far the most enjoyable perk of [...]
Stop, it’s hammer time. Cheesy throwbacks to the 80s aside, the hammer coral is a staple in many reef tanks much like MC Hammer’s song was a permanent fixture in many a Sony Walkman. Getting past all of this nostalgia, hammer corals offer the best of both worlds for corals. On one [...]