by Admin | Jul 21, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Pseudocoris heteroptera (from the Line Islands to Indonesia, north to Taiwan and southern Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef) and Pseudocoris occidentalis (western Indian Ocean) are the two newest species of reef wrasses. by Leonard Ho | Jul 17, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
The reef tank at Florida International University busted a few seams, which emptied out the entire content of the aquarium. But only one fish died, and there wasn't even broken glass. by Leonard Ho | Jul 16, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Sea Sapphires are like something out of science fiction. Males of this little copepod can "phase" from electric blue to gold to ... completely invisible! The accompanying video will blow your mind. Scientists are studying how these tiny crustaceans perform their incredible light show and cloaking. by Leonard Ho | Jul 15, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Here is an outstanding example of a reef aquascape featuring large arches. This type of open aquascape is not only beautiful but also facilitates lots of water movement throughout all parts of the tank while giving fishes plenty of room to naturally weave their way throughout the reef. by Leonard Ho | Jul 14, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Talk about an interesting oddball study! Researchers conducted an experiment to see how the smell of fish impacted human test subjects' ability to reason. It turns out smelling fish makes people more suspicious, skeptical, and better critical thinkers! by Leonard Ho | Jul 13, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Approximately 10,000 tropical fish have died in their temporary holding tanks while awaiting the completion of Brazil's new public aquarium. Local prosecutors are now investigating the tragedy.