by Leonard Ho | Mar 28, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Arothron multilineatus is a newest pufferfish species. It is described from four specimens collected off Japan's southern reef. However, based on photographic evidence, it appears this new species is very wide ranging in the Indo-Pacific and also the Red Sea! by Leonard Ho | Mar 25, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
'The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish' is a new book by Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship journalist, Emily Voigt. With equal parts science and journalistic storytelling, she chronicles the lore of highly prized Asian arowanas. by Leonard Ho | Mar 24, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
A common goldfish is born without its lower jawbone, making it difficult for the fish to open his mouth (kind of important to breath and eat). Instead of euthanasia, his owner and vet decide to fix a prosthetic "brace" to improve the quality of life for this finned friend. by Leonard Ho | Mar 22, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
A fascinating study has discovered that the SPS coral Stylophora pistillata releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) when it feeds on zooplankton. Furthermore, both feeding and H2O2 emission completely stop in the absence of calcium. by Leonard Ho | Mar 21, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Father time moves with purpose! This week marks the official start of Spring. Our partner, AquaA3, shared with us this clever aquascaping depiction of the four seasons. by Leonard Ho | Mar 18, 2016 | Advanced Aquarist
Pistol shrimps (AKA snapping shrimps) are the loudest critter in the sea. But if you raise CO2 levels high enough, they can fall silent. This actually has very dire consequences for coral reefs because many animals use the sound of pistol shrimps to make their life decisions.
