From the Official Google Blog yesterday: “Today we’re adding the very first underwater panoramic images to Google Maps, the next step in our quest to provide people with the most comprehensive, accurate and usable map of the world. With these vibrant and stunning photos you don’t have to be a scuba diver—or even know how […]

Within the reef aquarium hobby you often hear the terms soft corals, LPS and SPS used to identify different groups of corals. Grouping corals in this fashion is very useful because it not only describes the coral itself but also helps aquarium hobbyists understand what a particular coral will need from us (lighting, placement, flow, […]

I just got a hold of the new Digital Aquatics Lifeguard Aquarium Monitoring System. I wanted to give folks a quick rundown in order to show how easy this unit is to use for those of us who are not so Johnny 5, if you will. The unit comes complete with everything you need to […]

MarineDepot.com has partnered with the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America to support the non-profit organization’s positions on sustaining marine environments, aquarium fisheries and the ethical growth of the marine aquarium hobby through captive breeding/propagation efforts. “MarineDepot.com and MASNA have long shared similar sets of values,” said Ben Ros, Director of Operations for MarineDepot.com. “Partnering […]

DIY LED light fixture from a MarineDepot.com staffer With all the recent excitement around LED lighting, I could not resist the temptation to make a change. I was previously running a 250 watt metal halide over my 24” cube reef aquarium. We’ve experienced some killer heat waves in California and the tank was running consistently […]

The Radion family of aquarium LED lighting systems just got bigger. EcoTech Marine is pleased to announce the addition of the Radion XR30w Pro, offering professional-level lighting performance for the reef hobbyist. With 42 top-bin LEDs, six control channels, improved PAR ratings and unsurpassed full spectral output, the XR30w Pro is the best Radion ever. […]

I purchased my EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixtures about a year ago after seeing them in action in the MarineDepot.com booth at the 2011 Reef-a-Palooza show in Southern California. Having tried almost every other type of lighting available, I figured it was time to make the leap into the LED craze. There are plenty of LED fixtures […]

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVECandidate will join the front line of our business and engage with customers on a daily basis. Primary duties involve problem-solving and providing accurate information to customers in a professional and friendly manner. Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing accurate information about the specifications and proper use of the aquarium products available […]