Strongest underwater glue ever inspired by bivalves
Move over Cyanoacrylate? Inspired by the natural adhesive proteins that bivalves such as clams and mussels use to anchor themselves to rocks, scientists have developed a new "super"glue called Poly(catechol-styrene) that may be the strongest underwater adhesive ever.Fish Spotlight: Candycane Wrasse, Hologymnosus doliatus
Our Fish spotlight for today is the Candycane Wrasse, as it is commonly called when collected as a juvenile. Like many fish species, the Candycane wrasse changes in both coloration and body shape throughout it’s lifespan. The name “candycane” was given to highlight the white and red strips present during the fishes juvenile stage of development. However, the fish undergoes such a dramatic shift in appearance on the way to becoming an adult that the name “Candycane” is often dropped and the fish is referred to as a Pastel Ring Wrasse. As the fish matures to adulthood, these wrasse drastically changes colors. Instead of the white and red horizontal stripes, the candycane wrasse turns green and blue, with a large faded yellow and black vertical bar justReef Threads Podcast #312
Captive-bred Coral Beauty from Biota, available from LiveAquaria, Diver’s Den. Photo courtesy Diver’s Den
This week is a short follow-up discussion about marine fish breeding. We talk more about Todd, Kathy Leahy’s work and her Reefs Magazine article, and look at all of the captive-bred/raised fish that are now commercially available from Diver’s Den and several wholesale sources. We encourage everyone to buy captive-raised marine fish whenever possible. You’ll save money. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
Rod’s Food website
Sources for captive-bred/raised marine fish:
LiveAquaria, Diver’s Den Quality Marine ORA Biota Marine Life Nursery Marine Breeding InitiativeNameEmail *Sparkly! A new species of triplefin blenny
Helcogramma atauroensis is a new species of triplefin blenny from the Indian Ocean that packs a lot of colors - almost like a galaxy of stars - into its tiny frame.Two new species of deep-water Grammatonotus fishes from Pohnpei
Surveys of deep reefs (a few hundred meters down) are discovering exciting and gorgeous fish species previously unseen by man. Two striking Grammatonotus (AKA Groppos) species have just been described.The evolution of one of the world’s best reef tanks
Viking V's massive 2000 liter (528 gallon), 300X80X80cm (120x30x30") reef tank is truly one of the world's great aquariums. This video shows the progression of this reef - from a pile of rocks in 2011 to a masterpiece in 2017.Two Spectacular New Groppo Species, Grammatonotus pelipel & G. xanthostigma
The deepwater reefs of Micronesia have yielded a pair of incredible new species from a poorly studied group known as Groppos. These pint-sized basslets are revered for their vibrant colors and flamboyant fin morphologies, and this certainly holds true for these newest...
