by Admin | Jun 19, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Researchers are learning about how mantis shrimps can neutralize shock waves (e.g. from their famous pummeling attacks) by filtering out specific frequencies. This discovery is inspiring new helmet and armor design. We're beginning to believe that eventually every design is going to be inspired by mantis shrimp. by Admin | Jun 18, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
A new study discovered that the gills of developing clownfish were severely damaged when fish were exposed to sediment levels simulating conditions found on some inshore reefs on the GBR. While further study is required to understand how sediment affects gills of adult reef fish, this finding has immediate implication for captive breeding. by Advanced Aquarist | Jun 16, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Marine Aquarium Society of North America is currently holding its 2015 membership drive. The drive is sponsored by Tunze; new members will have a chance to win a Tunze Osmolator 3155. Plus $5 of each new renewal also goes towards Gary Meadows Reef Fund. by Leonard Ho | Jun 15, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
We revisit a spectacular coral reef from the Danish capital city of Copenhagen (Istedgade St. to be exact). The aquarium has matured beautifully over the past year into truly world-class living art. by Leonard Ho | Jun 12, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
Reef-A-Palooza, billed as America's largest marine aquarium show, began in Southern California but has since expanded to include shows in Florida and now New York. June 27 & 28 will be the Big Apple's first RAP. by Admin | Jun 11, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist
A hobbyist decided to record the microscopic life swimming in a drop of reef aquarium water (now that's our type of reefkeeper!). The footage does not disappoint. Captive seawater is teeming with life. The next time you accidentally get tank water in your mouth, think about this video. You're welcome.
