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I mentioned in the first part of the 2018 Aquatic Experience Coverage that the show was dominated by freshwater aquariums and equipment designed to support those systems. That being said, the saltwater side of the hobby was also proudly represented by a handful of coral vendors, as well as a [...]
The entire second part of my Aquatic Experience 2018 Coverage is dedicated to showcasing every single tank entered into the Fourth Aquatic Experience Aquascaping Contest. Organized by Aquatic Gardeners Association and sponsored by Fluval, the contest produced aquascapes created by people with [...]
I think it’s normal to be overwhelmed by something that is outside of your aquarium keeping experience, not only to gain a new perspective on the hobby in general, but also simply to be awed at the beauty of the freshwater aquatic world. This is exactly what happened to me when I attended [...]
On my recent trip to the Mediterranean I was able to witness the effect this year’s abnormally high temperatures have had on the region’s gorgonians.One of the most interesting and downright attractive of the Med’s ecosystems is the deep rocky reefs dominated by the gorgonian [...]
In this post I want to share images of three fish that I think are particularly striking, two of which I’ve had very limited success with. My first is the Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus). In aquarium circles, seahorses are not too rare, with an increasing number [...]
I think most people are aware of just how colorful wrasses can be, the fish seem to have an infinite number of color patterns. Wrasses are most common in tropical regions, but there are a handful of species that inhabit cooler waters, and even some that survive in the very cold waters of [...]
I’ve just returned from an interesting dive trip to the central Mediterranean. I feel that this region is not recognized as it should be for the wealth of wildlife that it supports. Admittedly, a long history of exploitation has reduced many species to the point of extinction, but [...]