by Joe Rowlett | May 5, 2018 | Corals
Possibly the second specimen ever documented! by Joe Rowlett | May 4, 2018 | Corals
“There's an old saying that says, fool me once, shame on you... Fool me—you can't get fooled again." President George W. Bush by Joe Rowlett | Apr 14, 2018 | Corals
The tentacular death of a diver, and some other anemones to be wary of. by AquaNerd | Feb 1, 2018 | Eye Candy, Invertebrates, Science
Rock Flower Anemones have become widely popular in the reef aquarium hobby. They are available in a myriad of vibrant, contrasting color combinations. They are considered to be one of the easiest anemone species to care for in the home aquarium, making them a great choice for beginner or advanced aquarists. They only reach about 4″ in size so they are even ideal for aquariums as small as 5 gallons. Prices typically range from $35.00 to $100.00 but I’ve seen one seller try and fetch $1800.00 for an extraordinarily beautiful specimen at one of the trade shows we attended. Sometimes referred to as a Rock Flower Anemone (RFA) or Red Bearded Anemone, there are actually 11 distinct species of Rock Flower Anemones which include: Phymanthus crucifer (Red Beaded Anemone) by Richard Aspinall | Nov 25, 2017 | Invertebrates, Photography, Science
A little while ago, I shared some images from the waters closes to my home in Scotland in a bid to remind people that cold seas can be as wonderfully rich as warmer ones. So, here are a few more of my favorite images from this year’s diving...