by Than Thein | Jan 19, 2017 | CORAL - Than Thein, Marine
A protein skimmer is a device designed to clean the water in a reef aquarium by removing dissolved organic compounds. Put even more simply, it is a controlled overflow of dirty water. Imagine a chamber that vigorously mixes air and water to create a dense foam....
by CORAL Magazine | Jan 11, 2017 | Marine
Reef Patrol’s Vanessa Cara Kerr and SECORE make a great team. They have now released multiple video projects in partnership with each other. When it comes to telling the story of attempting to restore reefs through sexual coral reproduction efforts, the latest...
by Than Thein | Dec 27, 2016 | CORAL - Than Thein, Marine
Symbiotic relationships are one of the most interesting parts of this hobby. A coral reef is a battlefield for real estate; however, there are still these amazing pockets of cooperation between completely different animals. Everyone is familiar with clownfish and...
by Jay Hemdal | Nov 30, 2016 | CORAL - Jay Hemdal, Marine
Bonnethead Sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) are small members of the Hammerhead Shark family. While females are reported to reach of length of 5 feet, most grow to only 3 ½ feet, with the males smaller still. They range throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the...
by Matt Pedersen | Nov 10, 2016 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine
While freshwater aquariums and livestock dominated the Aquatic Experience – Chicago this year, there was no shortage of traveling marine aquaria on display, while a number of new aquarium products were being debuted and previewed at the event. What follows is a...
