by Leonard Ho | Feb 9, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
This Premnas biaculateus is an exercise to see how many colors we can use to describe a fish. iBluewater.com recently imported this intriguing maroon clownfish: deep plum-purple body, golden bars, and a distinctive orange jaw. We've seen outrageous naturally-occurring variants before (e.g. the PNG Lightning Maroon Clownfish), but we never tire of seeing these oddballs. by Leonard Ho | Feb 8, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
Like Elos, Red Sea Max, and CAD Lights' Artisan series aquariums, Reef Octopus is introducing a new line of aquariums and stands featuring low iron glass, rimless design, and modern cabinetry. Two models (32 and 48 gallons) have been announced, with an optional sump available. Unlike the aforementioned competitors the Reef Octopus are not complete systems (pumps and skimmers not included). Prices and delivery schedules were not provided at this time. by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 8, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
Cleaner shrimps are small, inconspicuous reef inhabitants that provide an important cleaning role for the fish at large. One big problem, though, is that these shrimp are not easy to spot on the reef structure. How do Caribbean reef fish find them in order to get serviced? by Leonard Ho | Feb 8, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
In 2007, Joe Yaiullo, curator of Long Island Aquarium (known then as Atlantis Marine World) shared information and photos of their spectacular 20,000 living coral reef tank with Advanced Aquarist. Now through the magic of youtube, we revisit LIA's reef ... 5 years later to the day. by Advanced Aquarist | Feb 6, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
This week is Blogger Week over at ReefThreads.com. For this podcast, Gary and Christine interviewed myself, Josh Saul (Reefs.com) and Jake Adams (Reef Builders) about our thoughts on the hobby. by Leonard Ho | Feb 6, 2012 | Advanced Aquarist
Advanced Aquarist got our hands on Vertex's new cleaner magnets and magnetic probe holder. Here is our quick review and photos.
