A better understanding of sex-changing fish
A tale of two sexesFrom the University of Salford: Female fish ‘more reluctant’ to change sex than males Scientists in the UK ha... Read more.
Man guilty of smuggling $1mil worth of illegal live coral
(Above) Ricordea polyps on reef substrate seized from defendant.Aristides Sanchez, owner of the Arecibo-based saltwater aquarium business, Wonders... Read more.
How do reef fish recognize toxic prey?
Goniobranchus splendidus. Photo by Steve ClayAs it turns out, the bright red spots on this nudibranches are not the reason why reef fish avoid this... Read more.
Three new crayfish species found in the Bluegrass State
When we think freshwater biodiversity, we often think of the tropics, so you may be surprised to learn that the biodiversity of the Appalachian Mountains of th... Read more.
Goldfish can create alcohol to survive without oxygen
Goldfish are worldclass survivors … thanks to alcohol.From the University of Liverpool: How goldfish make alcohol to survive without oxyge... Read more.
Five new Grallenia reef gobies
The five new Grallenia gobies were all discovered living on sandy bottom habitats. Prior to the formal description of these gobies, the genus Grallenia only had... Read more.
Should reefkeepers strive for quieter aquariums?
How does equipment noise effect our reef fish?The effects of noise pollution on the well-being of fish is still yet poorly understood, but research ... Read more.
Thief makes off with 50 bags of aquacultured tropical fish
On the early morning of July 22, 2017, a masked woman entered V W Tropical Fish and filled approximately fifty large bags of water with hundreds of farmed ornam... Read more.
Baby cichlids exercise their jaws to change their faces!
If you breed cichlids (and have amazing eyesight), take a close look at the mouths of fries. You’ll see them opening and closing at extreme speeds –... Read more.
Birds feeding fishes is a real thing
This black-headed cardinal is said to return to the pond up to six times a day just to feed the koi! As if baby ducks aren’t cute enough … Yup; a bl... Read more.