by Leonard Ho | Feb 22, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
What if your reef tank was the subject of an award winning documentary film? This is what the trailer may look like. As a grown man, I have no shame saying this video is really really cute. Reefkeepers are a creative bunch! Happy Friday everyone. by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 21, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Divers attempting to eradicate them simply cannot cut them in half and expect them to die. Research confirms they can regenerate from fragments, similar to other starfish species. by Leonard Ho | Feb 21, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Giant goldfish (some growing as big as 18 inches) are now breeding at a brisk pace in Lake Tahoe, California. This is what happens when irresponsible aquarists dump livestock into local waters. The reckless behavior of "aquarium dumping" threatens local ecosystems while giving our hobby a bad reputation. by Leonard Ho | Feb 20, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
On recent expeditions to Madagascar and the French Polynesia, two Spanish researchers have discovered five new species of crustacean and a new genus named Triodonthea. by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 19, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Using underwater video cameras to record fish feeding on South Pacific coral reefs, scientists have found that herbivorous fish can be picky eaters – a trait that could spell trouble for endangered reef systems. by Leonard Ho | Feb 19, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Corals are highly aggressive animals. When other corals encroach on their territory, LPS and SPS alike can deploy mesentery filaments packed with nematocysts to sting invaders. Reef2Reef has a thread where members share amazing photos of corals attacking other corals.