Issue 118 – June 2026 – LATEST ISSUE

Includes:

• Shop Visit – Launched in late 2025 Astarte Aquaria is Scotland’s newest reef store, but how do they stack up to the UK’s established shops South of the border?
• Reef Icons – No. 44 – We get up-close with the stunning Swallowtail Angels of the Genicanthus genus to find out what makes these subtle beauties stand out in an already famous family of marine fishes.
• A Matter of Opinion – Richard Cook of Shirley Aquatics steps up to the plate and weighs in with seasoned advice on how to remain educated and objective as the hobby advances into an uncertain future.
• Transatlantic Reef Relations – Veteran US hobbyist Mike Paletta reflects on observations made as he regularly traverses the Atlantic and visits a range of hobbyist tanks.
• Lessons of the Sea – Marijke Puts reveals how her time beneath the waves hasn’t just improved her own wellbeing, but also helped her to gain a greater appreciation of the needs of the marine creatures in her care.
• KingDOM of Corals – Wirral-based hobbyist Dominic Benson shares his well-grown D-D ReefPro 1500 which crams a cornucopia of fish and corals into 500 litres despite a lack of the latest shiny bells and whistles.
• The Truth About UV – Tim Smith shines a light on a water treatment method that is sometimes seen as a “silver bullet” for disease or pest algae outbreaks, yet which requires a full appreciation to be truly effective.
• An Ounce of Prevention – Campbell Robertson gets his rubber gloves on and closes out the issue with guide on how to keep your reef equipment shipshape and Bristol fashion, so you aren’t looking at pounds for a cure!

Plus Marine and Product News. and much more!

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