By Brandon Klaus Do you remember that awesome LEGO reefs from Tropical Marine Centre that was on display at InterZoo 2014? Well, if you’re as much of a LEGOfile as we are, then you’ll be tickled by the fact that you can buy LEGO models Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Aberrations come in varying forms, ranging from a slight shift from a normal color or pattern to a huge deviation from the norm. While the latter usually gets most of the praise, it’s often the subtle differences that make a fish truly Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Did you know that you don’t have to rely on iodine and other aquarium focused products as the only types of coral dips? In fact, the aquarium industry only offers up a few products, some of which aren’t all that effective. The Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. The tank is a 120L (~33 US gallon) CADE CB600 measuring 600mm x 450mm x 450mm (24 x 18 x 18inches). According to Exotic Aquatic’s facebook page, the plant species used in Distant Hollow are: Bucephalandra Read more here…

By Jeff Kurtz If you’ve ever shopped for a marine aquarium cleanup crew, you’ve probably noticed that these packages often include so-called sand-sifting starfish—rather bland-colored, burrowing stars of the genus Astropecten that can reach about a foot in diameter. As their common …

By Brandon Klaus Have a sub-100 gallon aquarium but love high end protein skimmers? Well, Bubble King may have something you’d be interested in. Riding on the backs of their popular wine glass bodied protein skimmers, they are introducing the smallest member of the lineup Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus It is often an overlooked fact that water, especially saltwater, and electrical equipment don’t mix. Far too often do we see hobbyists use power strips and other devices far too close to water. While it may seem harmless (and necessary) to keep Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. All fish have unique personalities, and some fish are simply more personable than others. These three fish are as playful and interactive as fish get. Please don’t force your fish to play with you if it Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus If you’ve been following us on Facebook, then chances are you are aware that my wife and I welcomed two new babies into the world over the weekend. This pushes our total number of kiddos up to three (yes, all girls). And Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Scientists regularly use mirrors in fish behavior studies in order to understand how fish might behave against rivals. Aquarists have also been known to place mirrors by their fish tanks trying to distract the attention of Read more here…