by Leonard Ho | Feb 5, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
This aquascaper utilizes all six feet (2 meters) of his in-wall tank to incredible effect: A classic split composition with dramatic driftwood interlacing the negative space in between, punctuated by lovely backlighting. by Leonard Ho | Feb 5, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Conservationists are dong great restoration work by transplanting coral fragments grown in nurseries onto suitable reef sites ... a technique pioneered by reefkeepers. But coral reefs need more help. Some scientists believe we can improve reef restoration by fast-tracking coral evolution. by Leonard Ho | Feb 3, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Yeah, yeah; another op-ed about the ESA. This time I promise it's a lot more upbeat and constructive. What can you do to help our hobby during the ESA policy reviews? I offer some advice. by Leonard Ho | Feb 2, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
SPS aren't all created equal. Some SPS are bleh. Some are real knockouts (it's these special SPS that command high prices as "designer" frags). The difference is in their genes. While some SPS can color up (or down) depending on environmental conditions, some are simply genetically "superior" to others. by Leonard Ho | Jan 30, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Researchers have discovered and identified a new species of Japanese reef Palythoa, P.mizigama. It's not a particularly beautiful paly, but it is rather rare in that this Palythoa lives in caves - an azoox button polyp. by Leonard Ho | Jan 30, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
DC pumps are rapidly gaining their place in our hobby for their high efficiency, high output, variable speed control, and low noise. Deepwater Aquatics is releasing their version of DC pumps in coming weeks.