Epithet etymology: A tail of two equal sides
Cirrhilabrus is undeniably one of my favorite labrid genera, and so it comes as no surprise that today’s instalment of epithet etymology highlights yet an... Read more.
Epithet etymology: A yellow crowning glory
It has been a while since our last installation of epithet etymology, and, to make up for the absence in posts, we’ll feature a truly stunning fish from t... Read more.
Prognathodes guyotensis captured on the Okeanos Explorer for the first time!
The NOAA Okeanos Explorer‘s live feed broadcast has resulted in an amazing display of unity amongst aquarists and scientists from all corners of the glob... Read more.
Epithet etymology: Liopropoma tonstrinum and Chaetodon auriga, a hairdresser and a charioteer…?
Today’s instalment of epithet etymology features two species of reef fish displaying extreme dichotomy in nearly all aspects of their biology – the... Read more.
The Fundamentals of Photography: ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed
By Lemon TYK Whether you’re a reef enthusiast, aquarium owner or someone who refuses to conform to arbitrary titles, it is safe to say that you have, at some ... Read more.
Give me the thing that I love: A quick look at the genus Gramma
The family serranidae is quite possibly one of the most charismatic and familiar of all the reef fishes offered to the amateur or professional hobbyist. This mi... Read more.
Epithet etymology: The Purple-boned Fairy Wrasse
On today’s Epithet Etymology, we find ourself examining the naming origins of yet another fairy wrasse of the genus Cirrhilabrus. While I try to inject a ... Read more.
Macro Monday: Golden Lions come in small packages
I know I haven’t been on here much recently, and I apologize for that. I’ve just been swamped with work, and have been really busy. So much so that... Read more.
MACA returns to Cairns, Australia, for a bigger and better, year end conference!
The Marine Aquarium Conference of Australia is set to return this year with an even bigger and better show since its inaugural launch last year in 2015. With MA... Read more.
Ptereleotris trifecta: kallista, grammica and uroditaenia
Of all the slender, slippery gobioid looking fishes to exist, few can surpass the unearthly and celestial beauty of Ptereleotris. The genus, of course, is home ... Read more.