Roughly two weeks ago we heard rumblings that the export ban on Indonesian corals & anemones was about to be lifted but the claims were not substantiated until now. This is great news for everyone in the industry after waiting for a long 5 months. In May of this [...]
The substrate that you use in your aquarium will become a vital part of your aqua eco-system. Its purpose is much broader than simply making the tank look nice. It also works to help the filter by creating a place for beneficial bacteria to build up, it acts as a safe place for any burrowing [...]
The Flame Hawkfish is one of my all time favorite fish and I have always had one in my reef [...]
This past weekend I was at a show in Chicago called Aquashella that was put on by my friend George, coralfish12g and Shawn Hale from Fritz Aquatics along with a host of event planners and artists. It was an unbelievable event and I am really happy for those guys for putting on such a good show on a [...]
Casco is back in the news again with another new product simply called Pure [...]
Skin Flukes are one of the most common parasites found on saltwater fish. Unfortunately they are also one of the most overlooked [...]
A few weeks ago, while diving on the Route 70 Bridge in Morehead City, NC, a couple of small sea robins caught my eye. I’ve always loved this family (Triglidae) for their enormous, and often brightly-colored pectoral fins as well as their unique behavior of crawling and digging along the [...]