by Admin | Oct 18, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Quality Marine (USA) received a shipment from Monsoon Aquatics (Australia) of a possible undescribed species of Cirrhilabrus sp. that is said to glow red under actinic lighting. They have named it the Darwin's Glow Fairy Wrasse. by Admin | Oct 17, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
We've all seen photos of award-winning aquascapes, but photos can't compare to videos when it comes to capturing three-dimensional, living beauty. Here is a jaw-dropping video of Yoyo Prayogi's jungle aquascape, "The Forbidden Forest." by Admin | Oct 14, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Researchers have for the first time that corals play a role in reef microbe population by selectively feeding on certain types of nutrient-rich bacteria. Just as fascinating: the bacteria appear to be feeding on something the corals are providing them. by Admin | Oct 13, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Blotched foxface (Siganus unimaculatus) has now been sighted offshore Dania Beach, FL. It marks the 36th non-native fish introduced into Floridan waters. It's a good time to remind all aquarists: NEVER dispose of fish, corals, inverts, plants, or livestock into local waters. by Admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
At the depth of 80 meters (~240 feet) in the Sea of Oman (between the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean), explorers discovered a new delicate, lacy octocoral. by Admin | Oct 11, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Last year, Texas State Aquarium lost 389 fishes in one of their exhibits due to a mislabeled batch of chemicals they used to treat parasites. The public aquarium has won their lawsuit against the chemical supplier.
