by Admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
No; not that kind of sponge filter. I want to talk about living sponges. These sedentary animals may look passive, but they are anything but. Their active water pumping mechanism is really impressive. by Admin | Nov 30, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
About three quarters of coral species broadcast spawn (eggs and sperm) into the water for external fertilization. Fewer corals fertilize internally, brooding "baby corals" (scientists call these planulae) before "giving birth." Mediterranean sun corals are one such coral, and their way of giving birth is even more rare and weird. by Admin | Nov 29, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Some of us think that reef fish can't see the color red because red light is quickly filtered out by seawater. But then why are so many reef fish fluorescence red? Studies are showing that reef fish not only see red, but the color serves very different purposes for different fish. by Admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Dr. Tim Wijgerde has been perfecting his time-lapse photography. His latest 4K video reveals the slow motion of lovely Acropora polyps. Old timers will remember the days when Acropora were considered impossible to keep in captivity. Oh, how times have changed. by Admin | Nov 23, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Amblygobius calvatus and Amblygobius cheraphilus are the two newest species of burrowing gobies from the tropical western Pacific Ocean. They exist in shallow water but are skittish and have evaded discovery until now. by Leonard Ho | Nov 22, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
I can't think of a more wonderful way to divide two rooms; both the kitchen and the dining table share view of this incredible reef aquarium.