by AquaNerd | Mar 3, 2017 | Fish, Science
The Whitecap is the common name for Lotilia graciliosa but their is nothing common about this beautiful little commensal fish. Rarely seen in the trade, Lotilia graciliosa or Whitecap is aptly named for it’s white cap that stretches from the upper lip to the dorsal fin. Often consider the “Holy Grail” for goby lovers, the Whitecap is rarely seen in the hobby. On doing a search for information on the species, we noticed that there were several references to this fish back in 2010. At that time, only a few were available and they fetched a very hefty price of $900.00 for a fish that only grows to about 1 3/4″ in length. Pricing and availability have slightly improved since 2010 but this fish is still considered a rare find by Admin | Mar 3, 2017 | Photography, Science, Travel
Okay, this post might be a little ‘off message’, but it does involve wine… so please indulge me. I was doing some browsing on the internet and came across a story about ageing wine under... by Leonard Ho | Mar 3, 2017 | Science
Aquariums during the art deco era of the early 1900s were truly sculptural works of art. Jewel Aquarium Company created arguably the most iconic aquarium of the era and quite possibly of all time: the Crane (AKA Seahorse) aquarium. by Gordon Greenley | Mar 2, 2017 | Invertebrates
In this edition of Inverts We Wish We Could Have, which showcases unique invertebrates that are rarely or never seen in the aquarium trade, we spotlight the Dendronephthya Crab, Hoplophrys oatesi.… by Leonard Ho | Mar 2, 2017 | Advanced Aquarist
I've always loved paludariums (half aquarium, half terrarium) since I was a kid. There's just something about the interaction between land and water that captivates me. Here is a spectacularly detailed view of a lush waterfall within a paludarium. The primal vegetation surrounding a soothing cascade is simply enchanting. by Joe Rowlett | Mar 2, 2017 | Fish, Science
The world of taxonomy is, more often than not, a stolid and staid affair, but every now and then a species comes along that gets everyone’s blood a-boiling. Such is the case with the beautiful and enigmatic Cocopeel... by Admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Photography, Reef, Travel
Reefs are made by corals, right? Well, not always – there are many ways to build a reef. Sometimes the construction work is carried out by tube-dwelling worms in the cold waters off Europe, or, in the case of these pics, the reefs are created by a complex mix... by xeniaforever | Mar 1, 2017 | Reef, Video
2016 saw a lot of interesting news, and one of the most popular, widely-read pieces to come from the field of science was about a brand new coral reef that was discovered near the mouth of the Amazon River.…
