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Freaky Friday: Imagine finding this hitchhiker in your reef tank! This foot-long amphipod was caught off the Kermadec Trench of New Zealand. These deep-sea "supergiants" were first discovered in Hawaii in 1980s but have since been found all over the world.
Lawsuit Aims to Protect Endangered Caribbean Corals from Overfishing
Parrotfish play a key role in providing suitable habitat for corals to settle and build reefs and according to the lawsuit, the National Marine Fisheries Service violated the Endangered Species Act by finding that the targeted fishing for parrotfish would not jeopardize already imperiled corals or damage their critical habitat.
Coralife's new Aqualight LED, available now at major retailers
Coralife's new 48" Aqualight LED fixture has been released for public consumption ... that is, if you've got $2,499 USD to spend. What you get is 92 LEDs producing up to 303 watts of 10,000-20,000K light, complete with enclosure, multiple mounting options, and built-in light controller. Coralife's Aqualight LED promotional brochure after the jump.
The January 2012 edition of the MASNA Live podcast is out
For those that enjoy listening to aquarium-related podcasts, this one is definitely worth listening to this month. The discussion will center around small clubs, issues pertaining to Hawai'i, and bills being introduced there.
Cliffs Notes to the 2012 Hawai‘i Legislative Session
With 18 aquarium-related measures before the Hawai‘i State Legislature, it is essential for all interested parties to understand the bills and resolutions that could impact the State's marine aquarium fishery.
Feature Article: Improved husbandry of marine invertebrates using an innovative filtration technology - Part 1: DyMiCo
In part one of this article I will discuss the innovative filtration technology called DyMiCo (Dynamic Mineral Control) that allows aquarists to culture a rich diversity of marine organisms, especially those that rely on live plankton for their survival.
Over-fishing may lead to reduced coral larvae settlement
Chemical, biological, and environmental cues all play a very large role in coral settlement. With the reduction of large predatory fish from the reef, not only are smaller fish and other prey organisms affected but completely different functional groups of animals are affected as well - one of them being reduced coral larvae settlement.
Deltec E-Flow high-performance pressure pumps
The Germans are invading! Deltec new ultra-high-end line of E-Flow pressure pumps are electronically controllable (able to create waves), energy efficient, and reportedly whisper quiet. Some very impressive specs (and equally impressive prices) after the jump.
Giesemann TESZLA LED lighting system hits retail shelves next month
Giesemann's first total LED lighting system, the TESZLA, is scheduled for worldwide distribution early February 2012. Giesemann has informed us that some areas may not receive delivery for 4-6 weeks due to heavy demand. Read details and Giesemann's promotional literature after the jump.
Ice fishing ... under the ice? [video]
What is exactly going on in this surreal video? These divers seem to perform some pretty interesting underwater stunts - scooping "water" into buckets and then pouring it into a wheelbarrow. They also do a bit of underwater ice fishing on the side. See if you can guess what is going on before you get too far into the video.
January downloadable issue is now available
We are pleased to announce that the January 2012 issue is now available for download for only $0.99. The download includes the complete issue in PDF, Kindle, and Nook / ePub format. It's a great way to read Advanced Aquarist while away from your computer while you're on the go!
Destination Reefs: East Timor
Back to the Coral Triangle we go ... East Timor (aka Timor-Leste) to be exact. This island nation's history is stained with violence and brutality, but life beneath the waves is an entirely different story; East Timor is home to some of the healthiest and most biodiverse underwater ecosystems on Earth. These videos are sure to impress any coral reef lover.
"Can you hear me now?" Deep sea fish may make sounds to communicate
Living perpetually in the dark would be incredibly hard - not being able to see the surroundings, prey, or even if there's something getting ready to eat you. This is the norm for deep-sea fish where light cannot penetrate the inky depths. However maybe they have other ways of communicating.
AmericanReef Video Podcast: WetPets 460 Gallon LED Mixed Reef
AmericanReef's Russ Kikel visits with Brian Taimuty at his store Wet Pets and Friends in McMurray, PA. Brian presents the store's 460 gallon LED mixed reef aquarium. In this video he shares details relating to the design, set-up, and maintenance of this tank, offering the home aquarist both inspiration and invaluable reef-keeping advice.
CAD Lights CONIC Bio-reactor
The use of bio-pellets is rapidly gaining momentum, and CAD Lights (USA) has entered this market with their new CONIC Bio-reactor. Six months of R&D has resulted in an all-in-one, plug-and-play, compact and energy-efficient design with impressive bio-pellet fluidized movement (video after the jump).
