You can now add the high-priced bicolor basslet, Lipogramma klayi, to the list of marine species that have been raised for the first time at the Long Island Aquarium. Thanks to another generous donation from one of my biggest supporters, Forrest Young at Dynasty...
For me, the most exciting part of collecting pelagic eggs and larvae from a large community tank like the 20,000-gallon reef tank at the Long Island Aquarium, is watching the larvae grow and trying to figure out what they are before they reach settlement. Recently we...
After a staggering larval period of 126-143 days, three of the candy bass larvae at the Long Island Aquarium have finally reached settlement.  They still have not fully developed their characteristic stripes and they are still wielding dorsal filaments and sacs, but...
The swissguard bass, Liopropoma rubre, can now be added to the list of captive-bred fish species that have been offered for sale in the marine aquarium trade. Now, before you start looking for a sharp drop in price or for regular appearances on weekly availability...
Recent successes coming out of the Rising Tide initiative as well as my own Liopropoma rearing tanks have inspired me to revisit the idea of collecting eggs and larvae from the 20,000 gallon reef tank at the Long Island Aquarium. Although a variety of fishes can be...
Master photographer Christopher Paparo of the Long Island Aquarium has just posted some never before seen macro images of my Liopropoma larvae on the facebook page for his photography site, fishguyphotos.com. Also, you may want to brace yourself for an eventful week...
I am very sorry to report that we have lost another cherished member of our community this week. Arline Addison, who in Bill’s own words, was the great woman behind all of his successes. When they told me two years ago that Arline had been diagnosed with stage four...
Well, I guess it went for a higher price than a lot of the rarities we've seen in the aquarium trade, but pound-for-pound, I think the candy bass is still more expensive. LINK
It’s been almost two years since Allison Petty first successfully closed the life cycle of Metasepia pfefferi at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, NY (http://www.reefsmagazine.com/forum/reefs-magazine/100522-rearing-flamboyant-cuttlefish.html). Her continued...
Yes, you heard right. The waters of New York are good for more than discarded bodies, oil spills, and container ships, but if you think our marine biodiversity ends at bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix), striped bass (Morone saxatilis), and the occasional stray tropical...