Photo of the few Amphiprion mccullochi available via Eye Catching Coral.
Mcculloch’s Clowns (Amphiprion mccullochi) will be brought into the States for what is likely the first time and for a good chunk of change. Expect a $3-5K+ price tag for these unique clowns that are only found at Lorde Howe–a United Nations World Heritage Site. I have [...]
Some beautiful Right Whale images from National Geographic. Full Gallery here.
Reef-A-Palooza 2008 kicks off this Friday at the Orange County Fair and Exhibition Center in Costa Mesa, California. We will not be making the event, but we do hear some cool toys will be rolled out. I’d suggest stopping by the Warner Marine booth to [...]
ATB has been working on this HOB design for sometime. Our original post shows photos from the first prototype, but the revamped design shows significant construction changes. Most notably a solid acrylic cone body and small HOB “clamp”
Doing away with the older and larger HOB mount allows easier use as an in sump model. [...]
When I started glassbox-design.com in January I didn’t expect too much. A few readers. A place off the beaten path to discuss topics such as Carbon Dosing, International Aquaria, and Rare fish. 225 posts later and it has evolved into much more thanks to you loyal readers. Now it’s time to give back to you [...]
Pretty cool, huh? The control over the bubbles is amazing, as is the way they do not rise. For more info head over to Snopes.
Coralife has just released their new 250w Aqualight Metal Halide Pendant. I hate to say it, but they ruined a good thing. The 150w version is the most attractive double ended Metal Halide Pedant available in the US. Instead of sticking with this design, they increased the diameter by 3″, to a total of 12″, [...]
This weekend WIRED put together a very cool technology show at Millennium Park here in Chicago. Presented as a gallery of the future, Next Fest had some very cool gadgets… some that may eventually be applicable to reefs. It’s running till October 12th, so if you’re in the area check it out. I was out that way [...]
The California Academy of Sciences, which houses the Steinhart Aquarium and Morrison Planetarium, has opened to the public today. For those that missed our previous post, be sure to check out the virtual tour. If any readers on the West coast have already made a visit, let us know your impressions. (Photos Via Flickr : mrfraley)
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I spoke with PFO just a few weeks back at MACNA and was informed that starting this month the all new Solaris I5 will be made in the USA. Just yesterday, Marine Depot brought the I5 to my attention again. These will cost more due to labor expense, but based on the photos alone there is an [...]
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