Took this video of the pumping xenia “pumping” in my tank using my DSLR. While I hate to admit it, for convenience I take almost all of my photos and videos exclusively with my iPhone.Find More->
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R.I.P. My Dear Desjardini
A few weeks ago my tank went through an apocalypse of disease breakout and killed about 90% of all fish. Among them was my beloved Desjardini Sailfin tang- one of theFind More->
Oh My God Clam-gasm!
So… one of my favorite past time every evening is online-window shopping among the dozen of aquarium retailers and drool over the keyboard, sometimes put things in the cart but very rarely checks out! IFind More->
Tank update- the 180
I’ve really been more fascinated with upside down reflection shots than ever. And to be honest I am a bit embarrassed with the amount of cyanobacteria I have on the sanded while the tank goesFind More->
Heritage Tavern of Madison
Dined out with friendly folks at work this evening and visited the Heritage Tavern for the first time. The restaurant features dimly lit, darker interior. Slick yet classic. Please be sure to make reservation becauseFind More->
The Reef Fish Painting Series
At the beginning of this year I started doing the reef fish series. My New Year resolution was to do one painting a day- and I should have known that was way to ambitious! LifeFind More->
Flashback- Shrimp shack of Oahu Hawaii
When you live in a landlocked state like Wisconsin, fresh seafood is not only a luxury, it is basically impossible. And personally, I don’t find any of the freshwater fish appetizing compare to their oceanFind More->
Pacific East Aquaculture Weekly Specials
I have been eyeing some of the items here in Pacific East Aquaculture‘s specials for a while now. If it wasn’t for the fragswap over the weekend I definitely would have placed an orderFind More->
Fredonia fragswap of Wisconsin
One great thing about the technological advances in aquarium husbandry is hobbyists’ ability to not only keep creatures alive, but thrive and breed/propogate them. Regional fragswap events are the best testimonial for home aquaculture. TheFind More->
laser zapping Aiptasia
There is nothing more satisfying than laser zapping pest aiptasia anemones. You can literally hear the aiptasia sizzle and “pop” as the heat destroys their tissue.