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    MACNA XXI : Ushio 14k G12 Metal Halide

    Here at MACNA, Ushio has revealed their latest metal halide development–a 150w 14k G12 lamp. For those unfamiliar with the term, G12 refers to the base of the lamp. In this case it is a two pronged lamp and is much small in size than the standard DE 150w MH that most aquarists know. This [...]

    September 26, 2009
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    And We’re Off to MACNA 2009

    It’s 4 am. My bags are packed and I am about to head out the door to fly out to the 21st Marine Aquarium Conference of North America in Atlantic City, New Jersey. If you will not be at MACNA, don’t fret. We’ll have ample coverage of the best products, livestock and discussions taking place at [...]

    September 25, 2009
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    MACNA XXI, September 25-27 in Atlantic City

    Update: MACNA just wrapped up. Check out our coverage of the event via the links below. The 21st Marine & Aquarium Conference of North America kicks off in just 18 days in Atlantic City, NJ. MACNA, as it is more commonly referred to, is the saltwater aquarium event of the year in the United States, [...]

    September 7, 2009
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    Aquarists abroad, Copps hits Osaka

    John Coppolino is a good friend and a great guy. I think what I like most about John is that his obsession with fish and aquariums makes mine appear perfectly healthy, normal, and sane! As jealous as I am, I report John spent the weekend in Japan checking out the beautiful reef aquariums of various [...]

    January 22, 2009
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    The Georgia Aquarium | Part 2

    To continue from Part 1, here is a brief video I took of the Tropical Diver Exhibit. The diver in the video is spot feeding LPS corals, with what looked to be a cyclopeeze mixture. As you can see the Yellow Tangs, Anthias, and other fish enjoy the left overs. Warning, loud talking by other visitors. [...]

    September 18, 2008
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    The Georgia Aquarium | Part 1

    Many photos have been posted of The Georgia Aquarium and their whale sharks… but very few have been floating around of their other beautiful animals.  The Tropical Diver exhibit is claimed to be the largest captive reef aquarium in the United States. With Dr. Bruce Carlson appointed the position of Science Officer, you can be [...]

    September 17, 2008
    | eric michael | 2 Comments