by Advanced Aquarist | Mar 2, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Researchers have discovered a new species of Symbiodinium sp whose maximum thermal tolerance is an incredible 36C/97F. The clade C3 zooxanthellae was found in stony corals of the Persian/Arabian Gulf, one of the hottest tropical seas in the world. by Leonard Ho | Feb 27, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
There's no debating it: Harlequin filefish are amazing fish. And there's just something magical about following an inseparable mated pair cruise the Maldives together. I could do a whole lot worse than become a harlequin filefish in my next life. by Leonard Ho | Feb 26, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Thinking outside the box inside the box: This perfectly describes the outstanding, unique craft of Robert and Stephen Dekker. The family business landscapes jaw-dropping miniaturized indoor water gardens. by Leonard Ho | Feb 25, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
We are long overdue for a shrimp tank post. An aquascape full of Caridina shrimps is arguably just as engaging as any aquatic exhibit you can set up. This nano aquarium displayed at the 2015 Art of the Planted Tank (held last week in Hanover, Germany) is a bustling metropolis of lil' busy-bees. by Leonard Ho | Feb 25, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Bacteria are the yeomen of the reef; it is these microscopic background workers that keep the whole coral reef 'machine' churning. For the first time, scientists have identified bacteria growing on sponges are responsible not just for nitrogen reduction but also for pulling phosphorus out of the water. by Leonard Ho | Feb 24, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
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