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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: New Products and Inventions
MACNA continues to be the premier event where marine-aquarium-related companies debut and showcase their latest innovations. 2022 was no different; several manufacturers and distributors saved their best for introduction at MACNA, just as the aquarium retail sector starts to ramp up for the normally busy fall...
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Impressive Fish
MACNA never seems to disappoint in the fish department. Mostly, it's whatever the latest captive-breeding breakthrough has been, but importers often like to showcase highly-coveted rarities, a bit of "flexing"......
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: The Trade Show
While many marine aquarium events draw in retailer participation, MACNA is often the pinnacle of manufacturer presence and new product releases, just as aquarium retailers see the start of the busy fall season. ...
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: All The Corals
Visitors to MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee met with a wide range of coral vendors, including regional staples, new farmers, and nationally recognized coral purveyors....
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Innovative Speakers
As a "vendor" on the show floor, in my case representing CORAL Magazine, it's very difficult to get away to cover three days of lectures. I managed to sneak a moment away from the table on Friday morning to sit in on the well-attended presentation from Dr. Jamie Craggs of the Coral Spawning Lab in London, Eng...
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VIDEO: Aquaforest Life Bio Fil
Aquaforest announces Life Bio Fil, a biological filtration media that is ready to initiate an support nitrification immediately out of the packaging....
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Poster Sessions
The Poster Sessions at MACNA are a relatively recent addition to the conference format. With times set aside for researchers to be present and discussing their findings, the MACNA poster session offers an intimate, personal experience between attendees and presenters....
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Captive-Bred Elegance Coral Breakthrough
Once considered among the most-challenging—or even impossible—candidates for captive aquaculture, the large-polyp Elegance Coral, Catalaphyllia jardinei, has become ever more scarce in the aquarium trade as imports from the wild have dwindled in recent years. Now a team led by Dr. Jamie Craggs has cracked...
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CORAL New Issue “BOXING SHRIMP” Inside Look
A preview of articles and images in the just-published issue of CORAL, The Reef & Marine Aquarium Magazine, September/October 2022....
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Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos has a New Name
After 31 years in the aquarium hobby, this popular cichlid has finally received a formal scientific name. ...
Marine
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: New Products and Inventions
MACNA continues to be the premier event where marine-aquarium-related companies debut and showcase their latest innovations. 2022 was no different; several manufacturers and distributors saved their best for introduction at MACNA, just as the aquarium retail sector starts to ramp up for the normally busy fall season!
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Impressive Fish
MACNA never seems to disappoint in the fish department. Mostly, it’s whatever the latest captive-breeding breakthrough has been, but importers often like to showcase highly-coveted rarities, a bit of “flexing”…
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: The Trade Show
While many marine aquarium events draw in retailer participation, MACNA is often the pinnacle of manufacturer presence and new product releases, just as aquarium retailers see the start of the busy fall season.
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: All The Corals
Visitors to MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee met with a wide range of coral vendors, including regional staples, new farmers, and nationally recognized coral purveyors.
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Innovative Speakers
As a “vendor” on the show floor, in my case representing CORAL Magazine, it’s very difficult to get away to cover three days of lectures. I managed to sneak a moment away from the table on Friday morning to sit in on the well-attended presentation from Dr. Jamie Craggs of the Coral Spawning Lab in London, England.
Freshwater
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Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos has a New Name
After 31 years in the aquarium hobby, this popular cichlid has finally received a formal scientific name.
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In The Trade: GloFish Corydoras Steal the Spotlight
GloFish® cory cats have arrived. Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke shares that these are “a development that has been a long time coming; we were finally able to display these fish for the first time at SuperZoo. These have actually been in development for longer than the GloFish bettas, which have been on the market for over two years now.”
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VIDEOS: Linguado, a Freshwater Sole, In Situ and In Tanks!
If you’re looking for something truly unique, or potentially a new breeding challenge, perhaps jump on the opportunity to acquire some freshwater flatfishes should you get the chance!
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Weird Waters® now streaming on Peacock
Now Streaming on Peacock – Follow BZ and I.M. Tiger, two tropical fish who accidentally land in the deep end of a magical pond. They soon meet Jam, a new friend who sweeps them away on a series of unbelievable adventures full of hidden realms, crazy monsters, and ancient mysteries. Along the way, these friends will learn that growing up is the wildest ride of all!
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VIDEO: Six "First" Goodeids For Your Aquarium Hobby
With recent coverage of goodeids and aquarium conservation, it seemed incredibly timely to share this new video from Mike Howe and The Fish Tank Barn.
New Products
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: New Products and Inventions
MACNA continues to be the premier event where marine-aquarium-related companies debut and showcase their latest innovations. 2022 was no different; several manufacturers and distributors saved their best for introduction at MACNA, just as the aquarium retail sector starts to ramp up for the normally busy fall season!
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VIDEO: Aquaforest Life Bio Fil
Aquaforest announces Life Bio Fil, a biological filtration media that is ready to initiate an support nitrification immediately out of the packaging.
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Captive-Bred Elegance Coral Breakthrough
Once considered among the most-challenging—or even impossible—candidates for captive aquaculture, the large-polyp Elegance Coral, Catalaphyllia jardinei, has become ever more scarce in the aquarium trade as imports from the wild have dwindled in recent years. Now a team led by Dr. Jamie Craggs has cracked the reproductive code of this prized stony coral in their labs in the United Kingdom.
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In The Trade: GloFish Corydoras Steal the Spotlight
GloFish® cory cats have arrived. Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke shares that these are “a development that has been a long time coming; we were finally able to display these fish for the first time at SuperZoo. These have actually been in development for longer than the GloFish bettas, which have been on the market for over two years now.”
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New Frag Pack-N-Go Transport Kit from PNW Custom
he Frag Pack-N-Go Transport Kit from PNW Custom in Portland, Oregon, is a new solution for transporting frags whether you’re visiting a store, swap, or show. The Kit holds up to 366 Frag Plugs in three stackable racks.
News & Notes
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What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Poster Sessions
The Poster Sessions at MACNA are a relatively recent addition to the conference format. With times set aside for researchers to be present and discussing their findings, the MACNA poster session offers an intimate, personal experience between attendees and presenters.
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Captive-Bred Elegance Coral Breakthrough
Once considered among the most-challenging—or even impossible—candidates for captive aquaculture, the large-polyp Elegance Coral, Catalaphyllia jardinei, has become ever more scarce in the aquarium trade as imports from the wild have dwindled in recent years. Now a team led by Dr. Jamie Craggs has cracked the reproductive code of this prized stony coral in their labs in the United Kingdom.
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Alyssa Gabriel, MASNA's 2022 Aquarist of the Year
MASNA is excited to announce Alyssa Gabriel of Maryland, USA, as the 2022 MASNA Aquarist of the Year in recognition of her success in seahorse aquaculture.
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Michael Paletta Honored with 2022 MASNA Award
MASNA is proud to honor Michael Paletta of Pennsylvania, USA, as the 2022 MASNA Award recipient for his lifelong involvement in promoting the marine aquarium hobby.
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Weird Waters® now streaming on Peacock
Now Streaming on Peacock – Follow BZ and I.M. Tiger, two tropical fish who accidentally land in the deep end of a magical pond. They soon meet Jam, a new friend who sweeps them away on a series of unbelievable adventures full of hidden realms, crazy monsters, and ancient mysteries. Along the way, these friends will learn that growing up is the wildest ride of all!
James Lawrence says:
Message from Martin Moe: In my 70 years of living in and near Florida, Ian provided the most harrowing hurricane experience ever! We were in the north section of the eye wall so instead of having a quiet time when the eye passes, we had 150 mph winds for hours instead. There were three-foot waves in the canal when the wind shifted north and came straight down the canal. We were fortunate, the metal roof stood up to the winds with no damage, and the lock at the entrance to Charlotte Harbor kept out the surge so the water did not overflow the canals in the South Gulf Cove development. No flooding, just a lot of rain. We don't have electricity, just a wee flow of water, and no internet or phone, so we are visiting our son in Deland, northeast Florida, until the power is restored. Hopefully by the end of the week. All my banana trees were torn up, though if the stalks were not pulled out of the ground, just broken, and have not yet produced bananas, they will continue to grow and finally produce fruit. And of course, new stalks will come up from the base. So all in all, we survived and are in good shape. Even the pool cage almost survived, one screen door was broken and one of the large screen panels was blown out. Considering all the damage in southwest Florida, it may be months before we can get that repaired. But I have nothing to complain about and a lot to be thankful for.James Lawrence says:
Thanks to everyone for your concern. We are safe, high and dry in Vermont. Sanibel headquarters is still standing but was reportedly hit by a storm surge of 12-18 feet. No doubt saved by all the mangroves. Sanibel Island itself is uninhabitable at this writing—no power, no potable water, no sewage. The one lifeline between the island and the mainland is washed out and will take many months to repair. We are still waiting to hear how other people and places fared in this monstrous storm.Matt Pedersen says:
The original fish are genetically modified. The type of genes that cause corals and jellyfish to fluoresce are inserted, and when successful, the fish create the fluorescent proteins. Absolutely not injected/dyed. The trait is heritable, although it's protected via patent, so unauthorized breeding of the fish could land an aquarist in hot water.What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Innovative Speakers says:
[…] propagated the coveted “Scoly” in captivity, but they have succeeded in producing the world’s first captive-bred Elegance Corals. These breakthroughs in sexual coral propagation come at a critical time for the aquarium trade, […]Are they injected with colour? says:
Is the colour injected into the fish or is it true pigment of the fish themselves?Katherine Kraft says:
Hi Matt, it's Katherine Kraft from Tropic Isle Aquarium (new owner still working with the previous owner, Ellis London (78, in charge for 58 years); we have worked together for 16 years and fought hard to save this store and transform it back to greatness. We are looking to bring people with shared passions for this hobby together). I just wanted to thank you for your article keeping busy people & new business owners like myself in the know and sharing our passions of fish husbandry and education. Ellis London, the previous owner (now 78 but still working for the love of the fish), has done a lot of genetic research (some cancer research) and has 58 years breeding, running retail and wholesale stores, and lots of experience with an impressive background in chemistry and biology. We have over 300 aquariums in our store with both freshwater and saltwater livestock and a passion for learning/teaching and evolving. If you are ever nearby, please stop by and take a peek at our new larger location and labor of love full of plants, corals, invertebrates, snails, rocks, driftwood, aquascaping and breeding tools at 686 Worcester Road, Framingham, Ma. It would be our pleasure to show you around. If you are ever looking for an article of interest, Mr. Ellis London would be a great point of interest to share for the hobby and experiences in the research/breeding/wholesale/retail and service sector from the age of 20-78 years. Best Regards and Thank you again, ~Katherine Kraft~