Mystery “tall, short-bodied” anthias
Looks like a compressed anthias, doesn’t it?Here we have what appears to be an unidentified serranid with an uncommon laterally flattened body... Read more.
Massive single coral colony observed in Japan
Divers for scaleThe coral was discovered in 2010 but only recently professionally measured under commission from the Ministry of Environment Yaeyama... Read more.
Study finds stony corals eat plastic!
Stylophora sp.According to the research paper published February 4, 2015 in Marine Biology: Experimental feeding trials revealed that corals mistake... Read more.
Coral Morphologic latest audio/visual reef spectacular, “Coral City”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2Z351qk6eKE https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HcUk3lh2g_A... Read more.
Inspiration: Elegant panoramic planted aquascape
72″ x 18″ x 24″ planted aquascape at day 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vhPrvqpFf4... Read more.
Saving coral reefs via genetic screening?
The “Assisted Evolution” (AE) strategy is comprised of four approaches:Exposing natural stock to induce preconditioning acclimatization. Re... Read more.
How you can engage in the ESA process and actually make a difference
Last week, I wrote an admittedly critical op-ed, “Reefkeeping is NOT under attack,” relating to our hobby’s reaction to the recent decision by... Read more.
The genetic basis for SPS’Â colors
This image shows Acropora millepora light-mediated upregulation of red fluorescent protein amilFP597 in the upper branch. Credit: Professor Wiedenmann and Celi... Read more.
Hooray! Another vector for palytoxin! (new Palythoa species)
Palythoa mizigama is found in Okinawa Island, Japan.News from Pensoft/ZooKeysInto the dark: Two new encrusting anemones found in coral reef cave... Read more.
Deepwater’s BLDC DC Brushless pumps available February, 2015
Deepwater Aquatics BLDC pumps feature brushless DC (hence its name, BLDC) motors that’s become a popular technology within our hobby. The core pump ... Read more.