by Advanced Aquarist | May 16, 2022 | Advanced Aquarist, Corals, Invertebrates
Tiny sea creatures no bigger than a thumbtack are being credited for playing a key role in helping provide healthy habitats for many kinds of seafood, according to a new study by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and U.S. Geological Survey. by Robert Loren | May 2, 2022 | Invertebrates, Science
Most of us are familiar with the Portuguese Man o’ War – a plastic bag-looking animal that can deliver a nasty sting. Although Portuguese Man o’ Wars somewhat resemble “true jellyfish”, they are not; they belong to a class within Cnidaria known as... by Caitlin Nichole | Mar 28, 2022 | Invertebrates
The Monterey Bay Aquarium published a paper to the Public Library of Science on Wednesday detailing their findings of a deep sea female Graneledone boreopacifica octopus found with a clutch of eggs in May of... by Ellery Wong | Mar 22, 2022 | Invertebrates
Livestock selection is a critical part of planning out a system. This should be done well before any money is spent. It can determine all the requirements: tank size, flow, lighting, and nutrient control... by Caitlin Nichole | Mar 21, 2022 | Invertebrates, Photography
No, this isn’t an Idiot’s Guide to the Coward. In her new book, ‘Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, The Backbone of Life’, San Francisco based photographer Susan Middleton captures more than 250 photographs of the fragile critters... by ReefBum | Mar 18, 2022 | Invertebrates, Supplements
For many years I used Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer as a dip to kill AEFW on SPS frags. Bayer is a garden insecticide and it will not only kill AEFW, but Red Bugs as well. But here is the thing, Bayer is hazardous to humans and, thus, you must be extremely careful when using the product as a dip. To be on the safe side it is a good idea to use latex gloves, a mask and protective eye wear. Another downside to using Bayer is that the liquid is milky white. This makes it extremely difficult to spot any AEFW that may fall off a frag during the dipping process. Fortunately, other options besides Bayer exist. One is potassium chloride. If you own a water
