The ultimate basement aquarium
The architecture of the twin 44-story high rises is undeniably striking. But should the Sunland Group make its $600 million (AUD) apartment and retail complex... Read more.
Household vinegar deadly to Crown of Thorns Starfish
Credit: © IRD / E. FolcherScientists discovered that an injection of 25ml of vinegar at the base of any arm resulted in “functional” mortality... Read more.
Rabbitfish that pair off don’t necessarily do it for sex
Rabbitfish on the Great Barrier Reef. Credit: J.DonelsonThis is a relevant research we previously reported. Reef fish may pair up simply to act... Read more.
Theft of £25,000 worth of koi is a reminder …
Photo by Stan ShebsWe read and report about fish thefts with disturbing regularity. Pet-nabbing happens more frequently than most of us think,... Read more.
“Wash Off” is a new plant-based coral dip
ME Coral supplied Advanced Aquarist with the following press release: ME CORAL DEVELOPS NEW IMPROVED CORAL DIP New “WASH OFF” Coral Bathing Solution... Read more.
ORA’s newest captive bred fish: The Transparent Cave Goby
ORA’s new family member: The Transparent Cave Goby (Fusigobius pallidus)ORA writes: Sometimes the best camouflage requires no color at all. ... Read more.
World’s first automated aquarium fish health monitor
Dr Lynne Sneddon observing clownfishThe Fish Health Monitor uses two cameras, linked to a computer, to track the movements of fish in aquariums in... Read more.
Meet the Blue Bastard Sweetlips
Adult Blue BastardIt’s rather amazing that this big, bright ghostly blue-white, shallow-water species is only now documented by science, but judging... Read more.
Just say no to cleaner wrasses
Reef fish would greatly appreciate it if you let them keep their cleaners. Photo by Mila Zinkova.In 2011, researchers published a study comparing reef... Read more.
Only the third ever sighting of ultra rare nautilus species
Nautilus pompilius (left) swimming next to a rare Allonautilus scrobiculatus (right) off of Ndrova Island in Papua New Guinea. Photo by Peter WardRare... Read more.