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 black... Read more.
Nicholas’ 360g reef is REALLY filling in nicely
(Note: The video lacks audio) I’m a sucker for anemones in reef tanks, so seeing multiple healthy carpet anemones (Stichodactyla gigantea) swaying in Nicolas’... Read more.
Male livebearing fish are evolving faster than females
Samples of fish species from the Poeciliidae family show the diversity in color, fin size and body shape. Kansas State University researchers studied 112 species... Read more.
The data is in: Coral reef restoration via frag “gardening” works
Caption: Staghorn corals (Acropora cervicornis) are propagated within underwater coral nurseries to create a sustainable source of corals for use in coral restoration... Read more.
Clownfish eggs are adorable
This is lovely footage shot by Nick Hope of a pair of saddleback clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) tending to their eggs, fanning them to keep them clean and well... Read more.
These new mysis shrimps are too pretty to eat
Heteromysis octopodis sp. n.Heteromysis octopodis sp. n. Of the three new mysid species, this one has the most unique habitat (and partnership). ... Read more.
Man cooks and eats flowerhorn cichlid
Stir-fried flowerhornHumans consuming cichlids is nothing new. Fact is, some of the most consumed fish in the world, such as Tilapia, are cichlids. ... Read more.
Female fish prefer average active lovers
Gambusia holbrookiMachos are only welcome when female mosquitofish are in a groupIn some species, males invest virtually nothing in their offspring... Read more.
Trump could reduce or eliminate eleven marine reserves
The status of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (pictured) is under threat. Photo by NOAA.Under Executive Order 13795 to review all designations... Read more.