by Lemon T.Y.K | Oct 24, 2022 | Fish
The genus Prognathodes is perhaps the most phylogenetically intractable of the long-nosed butterflyfishes. Unlike Chelmon and Forcipiger, Prognathodes is highly speciose, with a majority of its members having a great affinity for deep waters, far removed from the... by Noel Heinsohn | Oct 3, 2022 | Fish, Science
Recently, on a stock-up run at my local wholesaler, I came across a species of butterflyfish that I haven’t seen in quite a while. The butterflyfish was non other than Johnranallia nigrirostris (otherwise called by its common names: barberfish and black-nose... by Joe Rowlett | Sep 26, 2022 | Fish
https://youtu.be/KMe3PRkRRCI In 2009, Japanese researcher Jiro Sakaue of the Southern Marine Laboratory made a sensational ichthyological discovery, arguably the single most important find since the coelacanth was first hauled up some 70 years... by Joe Rowlett | Sep 19, 2022 | Fish
There are few reef fishes quite so maligned among aquarists as Dascyllus, the Humbug Damselfishes. Because of their argumentative nature, this ubiquitous group is rarely seen in today’s reef tanks, despite being attractively patterned and almost indesctructibly... by Afishionado | Sep 18, 2022 | Fish, MACNA
Biota Aquariums is one of the few, and one of the largest, aquaculture companies in the world that stands on the forefront of the captive-breeding efforts in our marine ornamental industry. They are leading the charge of producing fish that are bred with sustainable... by Joe Rowlett | Sep 12, 2022 | Fish, Science
Seadragons are among the most bizarre and charismatic of marine creatures, relying on their impeccable camouflage to perfectly blend into the algae-filled reefs they call home. They were first collected in the 19th century off the southern coast of Australia, and, in...
