by Admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Fish, Science
While working on a few posts about camouflage in fish, I came across a fascinating news release about just how black deep sea fish can be. The research, led by scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, found sixteen unrelated species... by AquaNerd | Jul 30, 2020 | Fish, Supplements, Tanks
Fritz FixIck is a brand new product that promises to treat fish with external parasites such as Ich, Chilodonella, Trichodina and Tetrahymena in an all new way. The all new product replaces Fritz Quick Cure, which was deemed hazardous in the U.S. Jacob, from Fritz Aquatics, tells us that the company has been perfecting the formula for the last 3 years and as of July 2020, it is now available at authorized Fritz Aquatics dealers. As one of the most common diseases most aquarists will encounter, finding an Ick treatment that is simple, safe, and highly effective can be difficult. Fritz FixIck does not contain formaldehyde, a common active ingredient in many ick treatments. Formaldehyde will cause damage to gills and internal organs, which can result in additional by Art Parola | Jun 12, 2020 | Fish, Industry, Reef, Sustainability
With the Hawaii Land Board’s decision last month, the battle over the aquarium fishery in Hawaii continues. The future of what many top scientists regard as one of the most sustainable near shore fisheries in the world is... by AquaNerd | Jun 5, 2020 | Fish
Once again Sea & Reef is in the news with a new designer clownfish. A few days ago Sea and Reef let us know about a new designer clownfish they have been working on and now its available as a limited release to aquatic stores across the country. The Longfin Black Storm Clownfish is the eighth Longfin Clownfish that was developed though captive breeding at the Sea & Reef facility in Franklin, Maine and it is probably my favorite. Longfin Clownfish are not new to the hobby, but Sea & Reef’s new Longfin Clownfish have a much different look to them. Their longfin clownfish have long flowing fins with more rounded, translucent margins. This sets them apart from the typical longfin strain that display jagged, stiff fins by Jen Lowy | Jun 4, 2020 | Aquaculture, Fish, Industry
Can you believe it’s been four wonderful years since the aquacultured fish world was changed forever? Every year that goes by is a huge step for aquaculture. I remember more than a decade ago when we would get excited about clownfish that were bred in... by Admin | May 28, 2020 | Fish, Science
According to a new study, Lionfish are now well-established in the waters around the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It is only eight years since Lionfish (Pterois miles) were recorded off the coast of...
