by Admin | May 22, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
Coral reefs are perhaps nature's best example of a highly intertwined and co-evolved ecosystem. For example, we all know about the intimate and life-sustaining relationship between coral and their symbiont algae. But a coral's reliance on other organisms begins much earlier than that. The settlement of coral larvae demonstrates an even more remarkable interdependency. by Leonard Ho | May 20, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
When Aqua Planet Islan in South Korea opened last month, the public aquarium treated guests to these two amazing 1200 gallon walk-through jellyfish aquariums designed by aquarium fabricator Tenji, Inc. Lots of thought went into making such a radically shaped tank practical for sustaining jellyfish. by Admin | May 20, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
Smithsonian scientists describe a colorful new species of small coral reef sea bass from depths of 182–241 m off Curaçao, southern Caribbean. With predominantly yellow body and fins, the new species, Liopropoma santi, closely resembles the other two "golden basses" found together with it at Curaçao: L. aberrans and L. olneyi. by Admin | May 19, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
It's always enlightening to see what our hobby is like in other parts of the world, but sometimes cultural or language barriers make it difficult to understand and relate. Matt Galat is an American expat working - and reefkeeping - in Ningbo, China. He's started a video series showing Western aquarists what it's like to keep reef tanks in China. by Admin | May 16, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
The MACNA 2014 Board of Directors has just announced that Dr. Rocha will be the keynote speaker for the Saturday night banquet. MACNA 2014 will be in Denver Colorado August 29-13. by Admin | May 16, 2014 | Advanced Aquarist
We often hear reefkeepers say fish poop is the best coral food, and scientific studies confirm the importance of fish (and fish waste) for coral nutrition. A new UGA study supports the importance or fish for balancing nutrients in coral reefs. Fish not only contribute nutrients but also help maintain a 20:1 nitrogen to phosphorus ratio.
