TMC December Competition – T&Cs

For your chance to win two 10kg bags of TMC’s brand new Eco Reef Cemala substrate, just send the ‘secret phrase’ hidden in UltraMarine Issue 103 to: competition@tropicalmarinecentre.co.uk  Please note important terms and conditions below: Good luck readers! Share:FacebookTwitterEmail

Study Shows Harsh Sounds Harm Sea Hares

Over the past two decades, research has revealed the widespread impact of chronic noise exposure on animal behavior and physiology. These impacts can extend well beyond the noise source and affect vast areas of the ocean. Now, a laboratory study on Stylocheilus striatus sea hares has revealed that exposure to boat noise led to a 21% reductionRead More

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Issue 84

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 10 – Whether it’s an introduction or a re-acquaintance, it’s time to spend some time getting to know the iconic Purple Tang. Close Look Reviews – We bring you the lowdown on two more hot, new reef products – the Philips CoralCare Gen2, and Reef Factory’s dosing pump range (includingRead More

Issue 83

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 9 – John Clipperton turns the spotlight onto another iconic reef species that deserves the love… this time it’s the turn of the stunning Orchid Dottyback. Close Look Reviews – we unbox and install one of EcoTech’s new 5th generation Radion LED lights – the XR15 ‘Blue’. Next up, it’sRead More

Issue 82

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 8 – John Clipperton highlights another iconic reef fish species that deserves a second look… the Green Chromis. Close Look Reviews – In this issue, we unbox and install both the ReefOCTO Varios return pump and an Ultra Reef Borei UKB-120 skimmer. Reflecting on the Lockdown – Mike Paletta sharesRead More

Issue 81

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 7 – John Clipperton pays homage to another iconic reef fish species that deserves a special place in the hobby Hall of Fame. Close Look Reviews – Under the microscope this issue we have the Sicce XStream SDC propeller pump, and TMC Eco Rock. Organised Chaos – Mike Paletta givesRead More

Issue 80

Close Look Review – It’s a product double-header this issue as first Keith Moyle installs and evaluates a ClariSea SK3000 fleece filter, and then John Clipperton follows-up with an un-box and set-up of and Aquarium Systems L’Aquarium 2.0 tank and cabinet. Fish in the Reef: Friend or Foe? – Veteran US reefer Mike Paletta drawsRead More

Issue 79

AQUA 2019 Show Report – Mid-October saw reef trade representatives assemble in Telford, UK. As ever, we were there to sort the wheat from the chaff with our definitive 12 page special report. Feed the Reef – Mike Paletta guides us through the sometimes inexact science of providing a healthy diet for your reef residents. Mucky Secrets –Read More

Issue 78

Close Look Product Review – The test tank is in need of a serious sprucing so what better opportunity to put D-Ds Aquascraper 4 in 1 Cleaning Kit into action! A Tank Full of Treasures – UK hobbyist Mark Hebb lifts the lid on his 425l reef system which not only looks great but alsoRead More