by Admin | Oct 27, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Moenkhausia lineomaculata is the newest described species of characids. A diminutive cousin to the diamond tetra and red eye tetra, M.lieomaculata is the 80th species of the genus. by Leonard Ho | Oct 26, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
With support from environmental groups, a Hawaiian agency is once again pushing for a ban on aquarium fish collection, this time under the pretext of helping corals against bleaching. by Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Palau is one of my favorite places in the world. It's an unique coral reef island chain both above and below sea level. Yesterday, Palau's Congress approved a bill to protect 80% of their reefs. It is unquestionably a national, nay world treasure worth preserving. by Admin | Oct 22, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
A new study finds that a chemical commonly used in sunscreens and many cosmetic products not only causes bleaching but damages corals at the cellular level and prevents coral reproduction. by Admin | Oct 21, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Ned DeLoach is the consummate explorer and underwater photographer. He and his wife, Anna, have trekked the world's reefs to document (and sometimes discover) amazing species, and we are all better for it. We share but a tiny sampling of Ned's breathtaking photography. by Admin | Oct 20, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Semiconductors in LEDs are mostly made of aluminum, silicon, boron, or gallium compounds. Researchers are developing carbon-based LEDs, and Utah researchers have found that decomposing food - particular sugary soda drinks - are potential materials for LED semiconductor construction. Neato!
