We all love Pomacanthid angels, don't we? I'm just going to assume that everyone is a fan of this genus of colorful, characterful, and engaging fish. For many years my best capture of the regal was the pretty rubbish one below. At the time I was quite happy with...
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Monday Archives: Newly described Pleco named after Star Wars character
The researchers describe the etymology of Peckoltia greedoi in this way:
Named for Greedo of Rodia, a bounty hunter killed by Han Solo in Chalmun’s Spaceport Cantina in the movie “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Fox, 1977) with whom this species shares a remarkable resemblance.
Monday Archives: Reefs on the Move
Reefs are dynamic places, which is something I think we often forget. When looking at images of coral reefs or even experiencing them first hand, there is a tendency to assume they are unchanging and permanent; but they are, in actuality, moving, just very, very...
Monday Archives: Amphiprion omanensis in the Wild
I recently posted some images of juvenile members of the species, or at least I think they are. With these images I'm far less unsure; if anyone thinks I'm wrong, then please know that I'm happy to be set right. These really are quite attractive members of the genus,...
Tidal gardens Presents: Alkali Glass Corrosion – Permanent Hazing Damage!
While very uncommon, it is possible for a glass pane on your aquarium to develop a permanent haze appearance as a result of alkali glass corrosion. What is alkali glass corrosion? It is a reaction that happens in glass that has absorbed some contaminants in the...
Monday Archives: Some Slightly Odd and Hard to See Fish From the Red Sea
As an underwater photographer and general fan of quirkiness in the fish world, I really enjoy finding the oddities. There's also a real thrill in finding the weird fish, that have evolved quite interesting and often elaborate camouflage to go along with their...
Monday Archives: A Few More Tiny Subjects
In my last few posts I've discussed how I try to photograph a cross-section of the reef life I come across, from vistas of coral in well-lit waters to shoals of whatever night be swimming past. One of my favorite categories of reef life to snap are the tiny critters...
Let’s talk about aquarium problems and their solutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsA1CRICsRc
Two moments from last weekend at Aquashella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrmad4HZvYA
15 Years of Coral Morphologic
October 6th marked 15 years of Coral Morphologic! Here’s us celebrating @ CM HQ with the lab cats. Thank You to everyone who has shown us love and support over the years: you know who you are and we love you too!