The aquatic trade and social media have been murmuring about this for a few days, but it looks like the collection of live tropical marine fish from Hawaii has been banned again.
Category: Marine
UK seahorse numbers increase during Lockdown
The Seahorse Trust has reported that the largest number of Spiny seahorses have been seen off Dorset since 2008. The fish live in Seagrass beds at Studland Bay and this year 16 were counted on […]
Aquatic Now end UK distribution of Apex
Apex availability has been up in the air for a while, much to the frustration of UK reefkeepers and the stores who supply them. But now, we officially no why: “It is with regret that […]
Orphek launch OR3 Reef Aquarium LED bars
LED lighting specialist Orphek has released their latest version of their popular lighting bars – the OR3. Following on from the OR2 these 3rd generation lights utilise the same housing and are available in the […]
First impressions of the AI Prime 16HD Reef LED light
A new reef tank meant a chance to buy and try some new lights, and this time, I chose a couple of Primes by Aqua Illuminations. The Prime is the smallest light in the AI/EcoTech […]
My new Clearseal custom reef tank – reviewed
I work in the marine trade and get to work with thousands of fish and corals, and hundreds of tanks, every day. You’d think that would be enough to satisfy my saltwater cravings but earlier […]
Willow’s Reef is an all-in-one coral food new to the UK
Hot on the heels of Coral Thrive, Coral Feast from US-based Willow’s Reef is the latest coral food to be launched and exclusively distributed in the UK by Aquatic Now. Corals have never had it […]
Evolution Aqua launch evoUV aquarium UV sterilisers
Multi-award-winning manufacturer Evolution Aqua has launched a range of aquarium UV sterilisers. Available in 15 Watt and 25 Watt, the UV sterilisers are perfect for lowering disease pathogens and clearing green water in aquariums, says […]
Marine fish profile: Clownfish
Say the word clownfish to someone, anywhere in the world, and they’ll know what you’re talking about. Clownfish, or anemonefish, to use their proper name, shot to mainstream fame in 2003 with Disney’s Finding Nemo […]
ATI unleash the Straton
Marine technology brand ATI Aquaristik has upped its LED game with their latest light unit release. Named Straton, the thin, square-shaped light boasts 220 watts max power with seven colour channels, across 153 LEDs. The […]