by Leonard Ho | Feb 16, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
We have a head scratcher. Christina Jayne of Union City (CA) LFS Baja Reef photographed this anthias or perchlet acquired at a wholesaler. But what species is it? Is it a hybrid? A juvenile of a large fish? A deformity? Unfortunately, the wholesaler did not have any information about this specimen. by Leonard Ho | Feb 13, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Off Okinawa, divers discovered what is possibly the largest single coral colony ever documented in Japanese waters. The herculean coral, a Pavona clavus, measures an astounding 24 meters (78 feet) in length, 17 meters (55 feet) in width, and ten meters (33 feet) in height. by Admin | Feb 11, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Ecotech Marine has announced completely new models for their entire line of VorTech pumps. The new pumps are called the VorTech QuietDrive (QD) and marketed as more efficient with up to 40% more output and 90% less motor noise. No, that's not a typo. We distill all the useful information about the exciting evolution of the VorTech. by Admin | Feb 10, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Italian filmmaker Sandro Bocci has produced an intoxicating five minute short film featuring aquarium reef life. His film "...meanwhile...." features clams, zoas, fungia, brain corals, and many more – all captured in eerie high def, high magnification time-lapse. by Leonard Ho | Feb 9, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
A recent study discovered that scleractinian (SPS/LPS) corals ingest microplastics at the same rate they consume plankton. Corals may be confusing plastic for food. The study concludes that microplastic may potentially impair a coral's health. If true, this could have big implications for reefkeepers. by Leonard Ho | Feb 6, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Blending art, science, reefs, and conservation into one cohesive mesmerizing vision: This is the hallmark of Colin Foord and Jared McKay's work at Coral Morphologic. Their latest 30 minute film features new, jaw-dropping macro footage, gives us a glimpse into the fascinating minds of the dynamic duo, and shows people why coral reefs are so awesome and worth protecting.
