by Joe Rowlett | Apr 7, 2025 | Fish, Science
Pseudanthias heemstrai is, by any metric, one of the most singularly confounding species of anthias in the Indo-Pacific. Since being discovered in the 1980’s, the species has remained virtually unstudied by... by xeniaforever | Mar 26, 2025 | Science, Technology
How does sound help us study dolphin communication and restore degraded coral reefs? Find out tonight at Ocean Encounters, a live virtual discussion with #WHOI experts in sound ecology. Learn more and register:... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 27, 2023 | Fish, Science
“Yellowtail Damselfish” C. parasema Range: Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Sabah, Java Sea, Flores Etymology: Greek “streamer”, allegedly in reference to the pale tail Size: 5cm Aquarium Rarity: Abundant ID: Entirely blue, except for a bright yellow... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 25, 2023 | Fish, Science
“Springer’s Damselfish” C. springeri Range: Indonesia, though likely absent from the Java Sea and Sumatra. Etymology: After ichthyologist Dr. Victor Springer of the Smithsonian Size: 5cm Aquarium Rarity: Common ID: Mostly blue, with little black... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 23, 2023 | Fish, Science
Damselfishes are usually thought of as a cheap staple of the aquarium trade, more often treated as “starter fish” than desirable species in their own right. But such prejudices belie the fascinating evolutionary story these fishes have to... by Ellery Wong | Oct 5, 2023 | Science
I asked LFS owners in my area what they thought was the most primary concept beginners had a hard time grasping. The initial response was understanding the different tiers of water parameters and the correct responses to maintain...
