Protein Skimming (Foam Fractionation) (10/22/07)
The focus of this article is to discuss what protein skimming is, how it works and why it has become such a popular filtration device in today's modern reef aquarium.

The Varied Lighting Options for an Aquarium (10/18/07)
There has never been a more debated topic concerning reef aquariums than lighting. Since the popularity of reef aquariums began to grow in the early 1990s, there have been many advances in lighting...

Mariculture in Today's Aquarium Industry (10/18/07)
There have been many advances in ornamental mariculture in recent years, including the successful rearing of pygmy angels such as Flame, Resplendent and Interruptus.

Pet Product News: Well Schooled (07/31/07)
The expertise runs deep at saltwater innovator Quality Marine... A brief look at Quality Marine from the writers at Pet Business Magazine. Click here for the full article.

Marine Aquarium Council Certification Prep Kit (05/08/07)
The Marine Aquarium Council (MAC) would like to invite you to join them to help ensure the future of the marine aquarium hobby, the professional trade and the health of marine aquarium organisms.

Apples, Oranges and Hot potatoes... (02/16/07)
Not all fish are created equally. Equality among fish species has been both a myth and an unscrupulous selling point as long as the fish business has been around. Fishes spawned in different oceans...

Bopyrid Isopods in the Aquarium (11/27/06)
An article detailing the lifecycle of the bopyrid isopod and the implications of their infesting ornamental crustacea in the home aquarium.

Proliferation of Pests (09/28/06)
A brief explanation on part of the cause of the recent rise in pests found in the hobby and preventative solutions on how to keep them out of your tank.

Guide to Reverse Osmosis (09/20/06)
An in-depth article on the science of how reverse osmosis works. Also features a section on how reverse osmosis units benefit both retail stores and hobbyists.

The Montipora Eating Nudibranch (09/11/06)
All you ever need to know about one of the more prevelent pests to keepers of the Montipora and Anacropora corals.

Conservation Corner (09/01/06)
Difficult times lie ahead for an industry that pays more attention to bottom lines and profits than the resource it relies on for the products it sells.

Industry Trends - Trendline (09/01/06)
Our industry is changing rapidly. It is our goal, in spite of the constant pressures and changes we see throughout the sector, to stay the course by continuing to offer the highest quality marine...

Saltwater Fish - Interview w/ Chris Buerner (09/01/06)
The saltwater aquarist is a developing breed of consumer, and that is great news for the hobby and the industry, notes Chris Buerner, president of Quality Marine

Coral Magazine - Interview w/ Chris Buerner (08/30/06)
Interview: Tim Hayes, of Coral Magazine, talks with Chris Buerner, President of Quality Marine.

Saltwater Fish - Interview w/ Chris Buerner (08/30/06)
Chris Buerner, President of Quality Marine, believes proper education and an understanding of local demographics can lead to unequivocal success in the saltwater fish category.