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Fish Tank Kings Tennessee Aquarium Octopus Emergency

2012-04-30T15:14:15Z

In this Fish Tank Kings video, Francis helps out Tennessee Aquarium curator Thom Demas with an Giant Octopus Emergency. A giant pacific octopus was extremely unhappy in it’s exhibit, and had to be moved to a small holding tank. After close inspection, the rock in the octopus exhibit was almost “sponge-like.” A sample of the [...]

Kessil A350 A350W Tuna Blue LED Aquarium Lights

2012-04-28T14:12:20Z

Kessil has finally released some info about a few long-anticipated new products, the Kessil A350 and the Kessil A350W Tuna Blue LED Aquarium Pendants. Ever since the splash of the Kessil A150W, reef enthusiasts have been waiting to see what Kessil is going to do next. The Kessil A350 provides more than twice the light, [...]

Live Aquaria Coupon, Drs. Fosters and Smith Coupon, 10% off

2012-04-28T14:38:58Z

We wanted to get the word out as soon as possible. Get 10% off your next purchase at Live Aquaria (www.liveaquaria.com), Drs. Fosters and Smith (www.drsfostersmith.com). Use this Live Aquaria Coupon to get 10% off some new corals and fish, or use the Drs Fosters and Smith coupon to get 10% off salt, heaters, reef [...]

CoralVue to release a 4 Stage Controllable Product-to-Waste Water Ratio RO/DI System

2012-04-28T13:36:26Z

This summer, CoralVue will be releasing a 4 stage 100 GPD controllable product-to-waste water ratio RO/DI unit. This sleek RO/DI unit is currently being tested by CoralVue for safety, efficiency, reliability and ease of use. This RO/DI unit comes with a system controller, and a digital TDS monitor which shows your the TDS of the [...]

Video: Ecoxotic Cannon Pendants in use at Aquatic Warehouse

2012-03-30T16:41:37Z

The Aquatic Warehouse, located in San Diego, CA made the jump from high output T5s and halides to LED lighting 6 months ago. They are running a variety of Ecoxotic Cannon 100W Elliptical Pendants. The coral systems are equipped with several pairs of pendants, one 12K white and one 255nm Royal Blue. The descriptions states [...]

Video: RLSS Shows the New DC-5000 Pump in Action

2012-03-30T14:42:13Z

Reef Life Support Systems (RLSS) has released a video showing their new DC-5000 adjustable DC Pump in action on the R8-U Protein Skimmer. The R8-U is also manufactured by RLSS. Here are some specs on the R8-U: • Measurement: 400mm x 310mm x 550mm • Power Input: 100-240V, 50-60hz AC convert to DC • Power: [...]

Pristine Coral Reef found during the Pitcairn Islands Expedition

2012-03-29T16:12:03Z

In a short post in the Explores Journal, Enric Sala of Nation Geographic tells of a pristine reef found during a four day dive expedition in the Ducie Atoll. Enric briefly describes the reef stating it contains up to 90% live coral cover and a very large biomass of fish. He also noted a healthy [...]

Indonesia Reports Severe Damage to 70% of the Borneo Coast Reefs

2012-03-29T15:48:02Z

Scientists are reporting that 70% of the 6,000 hectares of coral reefs off the coast of Bontang are critically damaged. 70% equates to 4,200 hectares of damaged reef. The reports are placing the blame on the growing local industries inland of the reefs, domestic and commercial waste dumping. Those factors coupled with the practice of [...]

Video: How to Install a JBJ NanoZapp (UV Sterilizer)

2012-03-26T18:51:01Z

Marine Depot posted a tutorial video on YouTube showing how to install a JBJ NanoZapp. UV Sterilizers are a popular way to keep the water column sterile in a fish only system. UV Sterilizers are not recommended by most reef hobbyist to use in a coral system.

Petition – US Coral Mining in the Marshall Islands

2012-03-26T18:36:42Z

A petition is being circulated online to request President Obama to help protect the shoreline coral reefs around the Marshall Islands. From what Reef Tools has been able to gather, expansion of the Majuro Airport is close to breaking ground. The construction of the airport expansion is funded by the U.S. Government and the work [...]