Mantis shrimps (actually known as Stomatopods) are an amazing collection of ’shrimps’ — the smashers, the grabbers, spearers, the big one’s and the small one’s, the brightly coloured ones… It is also a well known fact that these creatures are highly intelligent and can be somewhat destructive and violent. But if you can get past [...]

As a regular to this site, I’m sure you’ve noticed the LiveAquaria banners on this site – and if you’ve visited numerous other popular reef blogs you would have seen these on those sites too. But these banners will no longer be displayed as Drs. Foster and Smith & LiveAquaria have put their affiliate program [...]

Our friends over at Captive-Aquatics.com have put together a really great competition and everybody is eligible to enter.
Prizes include:
- Nano Remora
- NEW Koralia
- Instant Ocean Food
- Seachem Nutridiet
- EcoXotic LEDs
- NanoGLO LEDs
- Seachem Reef Fusion
- Phoenix 150w 14k Halide Bulb
- Phoenix 250w 14k Halide Bulb (2x)
- PFO 150w Halide Fixture + Ballast
- Hydor CO2 System

For [...]

The ultra modern and very cool Elos brand has launched it’s very own USA website, and it’s stunning – exactly the kind of brand extension you’d expect from this world class aquarium company. Now you US based reefers don’t have to wonder or enquire about pricing anymore, it’s all on the site… as for us [...]

It has recently been reported that some of the newly discovered reefs off the coast of the United Kingdom are in danger of being destroyed. The destruction of these reefs is directly related to bottom trawling.
“Almost every coral reef I’ve been diving on has been severely damaged, particularly those off the west coasts of Scotland [...]

Ever since the whole Japanese trend of reef aquariums rolled into the west, we’ve been seeing a large amount of hobbyists opting for what is currently reffered to as a ‘rimless’ aquarium. And this trend is affected all parts of the hobby, nano reefs, 100g-200g reefs and even some larger  systems. I’m sure we can [...]

Keeping track of your water parameters is very important, whether you keep this data written in a book, compiled in a spread sheet, these records are invaluable. If something seems odd in the tank, you can always consult your records and see if anythng has changed. Tracking your parameters can see what effect that new [...]

Do you remember the age ole’ saying that if you’re going to setup a marine aquarium you should aim for the biggest you can afford? Well, seeing as the world’s economic climate is still in a mess that means most people can only afford to setup a nanoreef. But don’t let that be a negative… [...]

Although keeping an aquarium is a hobby for most of us, I’m sure you’ve dreamt about making your hobby your day job. If so, you’ll be pleased to know the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo are now taking intern applications.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall, is now offering much-sought after Internship programmes [...]

The amount of colour morph’s within the Chalice coral collective will always amaze me. I stumbled across this post on Reef2Reef by iReefer and the coral he has named, Bleeding Apple Chalice (BAC). All I can say is, “Whooooah!” – it sure is a gem. What do you think?
There are apparently five frags of this [...]