by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 12, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
A US government mandate requires idle Gulf of Mexico oil rigs destroyed if they do not produce oil in over a year's time. Video has just surfaced of what dynamiting an oil rig can do to local fish populations, red snapper in particular. by Leonard Ho | Feb 12, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Look at this photo posted by reef2reef.com member Dowtish (AKA Chris, V.P. of the Middle Tennessee Reef Club). Priceless, right? If you've got any cute photos of your dog, cat, bird, or herp interacting with your aquarium, send them our way. by Leonard Ho | Feb 12, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Many Caribbean coral reefs have either stopped growing or are on the threshold of starting to erode with potential impacts to people, according to research from The University of Queensland (UQ). by Leonard Ho | Feb 11, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Cleaner shrimps and wrasses are coral reefs' dentists. These critters will service just about any client that wanders into their cleaning stations, and there is a surprisingly number of videos where divers' take advantage of the free dental work. We share three of our favorites. by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 10, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Tracking large fish over the long term is a challenge as tags tend to work their way out of the fish's flesh. Using 3D printing, researchers are able to design new tagging tips that stay in place longer allowing for longer tracking opportunities. by Leonard Ho | Feb 8, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist
Most urchins are voracious algae grazers, but some species have an appetite for meat. Watch this time lapse video of an opportunistic urchin consuming a dead chromis. Public service announcement: Even herbivorous urchins can turn carnivorous when starved of algae, so make sure to feed your urchins if your tank is free of algae (lucky you!).
