Indonesia Export Ban Has Been Lifted!

                    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 year, the Indonesian Fisheries put a ban on exportation of corals. As many of you know, it really put the hurt on the importers and exporters that heavily relied on the Indonesian market for the source of their income. Earlier this week, the Fisheries Ministry lifted the ban on exportation! What does this mean for our beloved hobby and for the industry? It means that we will again see a much greater diversity of livestock in our retail stores

Who Hates Frag Plugs?

Me. Yes, frag plugs serve a great purpose when shipping or displaying frags for potential customers but they look like crap when placed in a display tank. I know, over time a healthy frag will encrust and cover that plug but who wants to stare at that eyesore for months on end. My solution has been to glue frags to reef rock rubble and then attach the rubble to main reef rock. The process begins by cutting the frags off of the plugs and then dipping them to prevent any pests from entering the tank. It is important to snip the frag above any part of the frag that has encrusted onto the plug since AEFW eggs are laid at the base of corals and can survive