Category: Saltwater

On my recent trip to the Mediterranean I was able to witness the effect this year’s abnormally high temperatures have had on the region’s gorgonians.One of the most interesting …

 In this post I want to share images of three fish that I think are particularly striking, two of which I’ve had very limited success with.  My first is …

A young tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis. This is a regulated species in most southern states.  It’s easy to forget, when you’re out on the water with nets, buckets and aerators …

 This is the Red-lipped Goby (Gobius cruentatus), a particularly striking fish that I’ve found quite elusive over the years, in fact this is the first time I’ve ever seen …

 At long last, Orphek presents the light mounting arm kit for its ceiling lights.  Hobbyists have been waiting for this system for a long time, as hanging the lamps from the …

Royal Gramma  Author: Roberto Woods This vibrantly colored fish makes an excellent addition to saltwater aquariums; it is hardy, and relatively low maintenance, which makes it ideal for both …

 I think most people are aware of just how colorful wrasses can be, the fish seem to have an infinite number of color patterns.  Wrasses are most common in …

Auto Top Off unit. One of the most overlooked but most important parts of our hobby, this mechanism was created and has made so many reefers’ lives easier by automating …

 “Can I legally bring corals with me on a plane?” is one of the most frequent question asked by hobbyists who are planning to transport live corals across the …

Did you know that MASNA (parent organization of MACNA) gives yearly scholarship awards to the brightest and most creative young minds in our marine industry? I covered this last …