Author: John C

What better way is there to ring in the new year than a deep sea jelly that’s exploding with color? Halitrephes maasi is a spectacular hydromedusan that’s found all …

Each year MASNA recognizes individuals who have stepped forward in unique ways to promote successful aquarium keeping, whether that be through club support, research, publishing, or general community building. …

We’re otterly thankful to all of you this past year. As we get ready for another trip around the sun(fish), we just want to say thanks from the depths …

In many neighborhoods, there’s a special time between Christmas morning and Christmas dinner, when (weather permitting), people leave their houses and go outside to play with their new footballs, …

Based out of Fort Worth, Texas, I’ve been a hobbyist for more than 13 years. I enjoy helping others via my two websites melevsreef.com & reefaddicts.com. These feature articles, …

Here are another couple great shots from Joe Yauillo, curator and co-founder at Long Island Aquarium. Can you believe the difference?! As senior editor here at reefs, I get to …

ALT Some underwater magic captured by Aquarium staffer Eric Wahl out in Monastery Beach this winter. 💚🌊🤿 Learn about how the Kelp Forest Alliance is working to safeguard and …

Skimmers are the most common filtration devices available for saltwater aquariums today.  It uses a method called foam fractioning to clean the water. Per Wikipedia – Foam fractionation is …

There is something spectacular about contrasting polyp pigments against main coloration on Acropora species.  The striking color differences pull the eye into the detailed polyp structure often over looked …

It’s been a while that we did a project with Biota Aquariums. Nine months to be exact and I went over to visit my friends and see what was …