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Fish Health Through Slime

By Paul Baldassano Fish diseases—they are the meat of fish forums and the subject that takes up the most ink (or whatever causes words to form on a computer screen), so for today’s post, I am going to discuss fish immunity in relation to fish Read more here…

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Stunning Squomosa X Crocea Hybrid Clam Shows Up At Saltcritters

By Brandon Klaus We consider ourselves to be clam connoisseurs of sorts, though we probably act more like junkies anytime a clam is presented. Normally, we can control ourselves to an extent, but today’s offering from Saltcritters is sending our clam addiction into overdrive. They Read more here…

Innovative Marine To Offer Fusion Nano 10 And 20 In Generous Starter Kits

By Brandon Klaus We have had nothing but positive things to say about the Fusion Nano line of aquariums from Innovative Marine, and it appears that they are just getting better. They are already the smallest all-in-one aquariums on the market to offer low iron Read more here…

Innovative Marine Completes Their Fusion Nano AIOs With New 18w Skkye Light LED

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Earlier this summer, Innovative Marine introduced their Nuvo Fusion Nano AIO aquariums (read more about these systems). The Fusion Nano aquariums represent one of the best values for both nano enthusiasts and new aquarists looking to Read more here…

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Picture Of The Week, Refugium Loaded With Macroalgae

By Brandon Klaus Grape Caulerpa and Chaetomorpha Ahh, the refugium. A staple of the American marine aquarium. These interesting tanks beneath the aquarium are the source of a lot of debate, but in our opinions, their benefits outweigh their drawbacks. Their drawbacks you ask? Well, Read more here…

Tip Of The Day – 10/6/2014

By Brandon Klaus Our hobby is deeply rooted in the ideas of conservation, but our daily practices should extend outside of just wildlife conservation. Instead of focusing just on preserving fish and corals, our efforts need to spill into areas like energy and plastic conservation. Read more here…

Harmless Or Helpful Live Rock Hitchhikers: “Pods”

By Jeff Kurtz Regular Saltwater Smarts readers often see references to them in Paul B’s posts. They arrive in our aquaria unbidden aboard chunks of live rock, in live sand, or on coral specimens attached to rocks. At a glance, they look like little insects Read more here…

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CoralVue Giving Away Set Of PowerChrome T5s In New Giesemann Challenge

By Brandon Klaus It’s contest time, and for T5HO users, this one is right up your alley. Running now through October 31st, CoralVue is hosting a promotional contest in which they will be giving away a full set of the brand new Giesemann PowerChrome T5 Read more here…

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Living Color Aquariums Shares On Set Photo From “Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo”

By Brandon Klaus Here’s a really cool story. Back in the day, Rob Schneider played a fairly cheesy but funny role as an aquarium maintenance technician in the movie “Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo”. He got himself into a bit of trouble after he broke an Read more here…