By Brandon Klaus We consider ourselves to be clam connoisseurs of sorts, though we probably act more like junkies anytime a clam is presented. Normally, we can control ourselves to an extent, but today’s offering from Saltcritters is sending our clam addiction into overdrive. They Read more here…
By Brandon Klaus We have had nothing but positive things to say about the Fusion Nano line of aquariums from Innovative Marine, and it appears that they are just getting better. They are already the smallest all-in-one aquariums on the market to offer low iron Read more here…
By Brandon Klaus Grape Caulerpa and Chaetomorpha Ahh, the refugium. A staple of the American marine aquarium. These interesting tanks beneath the aquarium are the source of a lot of debate, but in our opinions, their benefits outweigh their drawbacks. Their drawbacks you ask? Well, Read more here…
By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Earlier this summer, Innovative Marine introduced their Nuvo Fusion Nano AIO aquariums (read more about these systems). The Fusion Nano aquariums represent one of the best values for both nano enthusiasts and new aquarists looking to Read more here…
By Brandon Klaus Our hobby is deeply rooted in the ideas of conservation, but our daily practices should extend outside of just wildlife conservation. Instead of focusing just on preserving fish and corals, our efforts need to spill into areas like energy and plastic conservation. Read more here…
By Jeff Kurtz Regular Saltwater Smarts readers often see references to them in Paul B’s posts. They arrive in our aquaria unbidden aboard chunks of live rock, in live sand, or on coral specimens attached to rocks. At a glance, they look like little insects Read more here…
By Brandon Klaus It’s contest time, and for T5HO users, this one is right up your alley. Running now through October 31st, CoralVue is hosting a promotional contest in which they will be giving away a full set of the brand new Giesemann PowerChrome T5 Read more here…
By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Dylox is the organophosphate, trichlorfon. Trichlorfon is one of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter fluke/worm medications. While it has been shown effective against monogenetic trematodes (flukes), some monogeneans have developed resistance …
By Brandon Klaus Here’s a really cool story. Back in the day, Rob Schneider played a fairly cheesy but funny role as an aquarium maintenance technician in the movie “Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo”. He got himself into a bit of trouble after he broke an Read more here…
By Brandon Klaus Macroalgae is a great tool for removing nitrates and phosphates from your marine aquarium’s water, but it only works if you trim it regularly. Because the plants take yo these nutrients as they grow, you lose or reduce that ability when you Read more here…
