This 3-gallon (11-L) reef, complete with stony corals and an astonishing array of marine organisms is tracked as it matures and evolves over its three-year life by owner Aaron Belandre, known to members of the Nano-Reef.com…
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101 Nanos Wants Your Photos!
Calling all Freshwater & Reef Aquarists – We Want Your Photos! This is a very rare OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Could this be your big break? Two forthcoming books from Microcosm / TFH – The 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species and The 101 Best Nano-Reef Species Microcosm Publishing is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of two new books for the aquarist with limited space, and those of us who know that small things are often the most beautiful.…
Better Late Than Never: Banggai Cardinalfish Book to Debut Soon
A Banggai Cardinalfish book sneak peek – the opening spread for the Appearance & Anatomy chapter, featuring artwork by project artist Karen Talbot. A year ago, I was preparing for a trip to Indonesia to immerse myself in the world of a small reef fish called the Banggai cardinalfish with the intent of contributing to an important book on the species.…
Ecoxotic Introduces New EcoPico Plant Nano Aquarium
Inspired by a few passionate green thumbs, the EcoPico Plant was created specifically for aquarists wanting a clean, modern freshwater planted biotope. No matter what your skill level the EcoPico’s simple and elegant design will compliment any room in your home, turning your planted aquascape into a piece of art.…
Preview: CORAL July/August 2013 Issue
COVER FEATURES: CORAL Volume 10, Number 4 Family Acanthuridae: The Tangs and Surgeonfishes Text and Images by Robert M. Fenner, Scott W. Michael, Daniel Knop, Keoki Stender, Tang Captive Culture-A Progress Report: A Special Report by Matthew L.…
Sea Shepherd Launches Anti-Aquarium Trade Campaign in Hawaii
Posted on May 14, 2013 By Ret Talbot, CORAL Magazine Senior Editor Today the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society launched Operation Reef Defense, a campaign spearheaded by Sea Shepherd Vice-President Robert Wintner to shut down marine aquarium fisheries.…
CORAL Featured Video: A Reef in the Sky 4
Here’s a thought-provoking open aquascape by Hong Kong reef aquarist “AlphaSierra,” who has a series of videos of this system posted on YouTube. Worth a look if you are thinking of your next reefscape.…
Marine Breeder’s Workshop 2013
You’ve seen the black shirts…this is what it’s all about. Workshop Preview by Tal Sweet Since 2010 the Marine Breeder’s Workshop has been at the forefront of captive breeding events in North America.…
Male Seeking Mate: Must Want Kids – Quest to save Ptychochromis insolitus
Male of the critically endangered Mangarahara Cichlid, Ptyochromis insolitus. Image: ZSL The old dating saying about there being “plenty of fish in the sea” is not holding true for the critically endangered Mangarahara Cichlid, whose known worldwide population is down to two lone specimens surviving in captivity in the UK.…
PIJAC Launches New Advocacy Website
Screen capture of the new PIJAC.org website. May 9, 2013 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is pleased to announce the launch of their new, advocacy-based website.…