What science tells us about finicky feeders

Trinity College Dublin shared a news release regarding two research papers studying birds' and fishes' openness to try new foods. The findings invite aquarists to think about the reasons and possible solutions to finicky fish that most of us have (or will) encountered.

Equatorial reef fish may suffocate in warming oceans

ARC researchers studying six species of damsels/chromis have concluded that as ocean temperatures rise, reef fish around the equator may struggle because warmer waters means higher oxygen demand. "Aerobic scope was significantly reduced in all species, and approached zero for two species at 3 °C above current-day temperatures."

The Bald Flame Angel

Pacific Island Aquatics has up for sale this strange (and strangely adorable) flame angel that is missing the front portion of its dorsal fin. The deformity may be genetics or caused by earlier injury. Whatever happened, this little unique cherub exists.