April 2016 – Fish Tank Fan

Bulk Reef Supply Announces Free Shipping!

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Chad

Now here's some great news! BRS (Bulk Reef Supply) is one of (for me THE) best online retailers out there. I've ordered a number of dry good items from them and always been satisfied. From skimmers to rock, GFO to carbon, I've ordered it. But shipping was always an issue. It was free after a certain dollar amount was reached in your order so I would wait until I need a bunch of things to buy from ...
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Do you want to keep a pet octopus? There’s something you should know then.

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Chad

The below is an interesting story in itself and fun to read. But I wanted to share it for a particular reason. Octopuses (yes, not octopi) are becoming more and more available in the hobby. It's an animal I've wanted to keep since I was a boy but had to settle for a rubber toy my aunt bought me on a visit to Santa Barbara instead. It's always stuck in my mind. When I got older and really was ab...
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AquaMaxx introduces 19 aquariums

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Chad

I found the below article on Advanced Aquarist this morning and felt it was worth sharing. Rimless aquariums are very attractive and allow hobbyists to fit them in a wide variety of homes, offices, and apartments with any decor. But they are expensive, especially when you throw in the low iron glass (this is very clear glass without the green tint often seen in standard aquariums). The smallest...
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