Articles

This month we're doing something special with the Tunze Giveaway. We have a special prize as we have one of the new Tunze Macro Algae Reactors (MAR) 3181 to give away so we needed a special way to get entered. THE WINNER WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO OWN ONE OF THESE REACTORS!

Part 3 and the conclusion of Plastic for the Reef Aquarium.

In this part we begin to examine plastics more closely and look at why interpreting research studies is so challenging. What plastics research applies to reef aquarists and what doesn't?

This article is a companion article to the one written about glass several months ago--everything you always wanted to know about plastic and a few things you probably didn't want to know.

A review of one of the few go-to textbooks on fish disease management.

Here we profile @dantimdad, a DIY'er extraordinaire with vast experience.

Do you ever secretly want to see how reef tanks evolve, change, and mature over time with different owners and different husbandry practices? Here's your chance.

Read about the largest toothed mammals on the planet. Possibly a bit large for your reef tank.

One of our forum members writes a letter to his younger less-experienced self to warn him of the dangers ahead.

The April, 2019, Reef of the Month belongs to @alexandrfeist.

A beginner article on some easy ways to keep your tank clean.

Here is an opinion piece by one of our forum members on how he handles and has success with Orange Setosa (Montipora) coral.

An exciting update from Mike Paletta on his new 500-gallon tank.

Cartoon Caption Contest for April 2019. Have some laughs with us! Join the forum and play! Win a $100 gift card from Top Shelf Aquatics!

Red Sea is proud to release the all-new ReefLED™ smart reef lighting system. These lights have been designed to ensure optimal coral growth, dramatic coloration and a gentle shimmer throughout the aquarium. The ReefLED lights are guaranteed to be Reef-Safe and REEF-SPEC® and with its unique daylight channels they’re also very easy to set up. The built-in wi-fi connects them directly to the internet, enabling you to control them from your smart phone using Red Sea’s ReefBeat® smart aquarium app.

How to breed peppermint shrimp, Lysmata wurdemanni.

Reef-A-Palooza Orlando takes place April 6 & 7, 2019 at our new venue, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. This marks the 6th year anniversary of the show in Orlando, Florida. Reef-A-Palooza is a two-day event with over 140 of the industry’s leading coral, fish, and dry goods vendors. The main purpose of the show is to provide an enjoyable, positive atmosphere that promotes education and product knowledge for everyone, from the beginning hobbyist to the advanced hobbyist. Participating...

Macro photography has always been a popular aspect of aquarium photography. Here are some tips for doing it with extension tubes.

When you hear of a “festival,” you likely think of movie premieres or musicians entertaining crowds of fans. But Aquashella is a different kind of festival – it’s a salt and freshwater aquarium event like no other. The only event in the U.S. to compile all aspects of the aquarium industry in one convention, Aquashella also integrates aquatic-themed art installations throughout the space to transform the showroom into “a vibrant underwater universe.”

The impact of 3D printing on the reefing hobby and the saltwater aquarium industry at large, brought to you by Vivid Creative Aquatics.

We've got another awesome giveaway for you guys from TUNZE!! This one is for the TUNZE Stream 3 valued at over $350!!

Reef chemistry basics brought to you by Triquatics.

Filtering your aquarium by using “algae to fight algae” has gained popularity in recent years. In Part 1 of a multi-part series, we’ll learn the history of algae scrubbers from the 1970s to today. This guest post was researched and written by our friends at Santa Monica Filtration.