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 Admin | 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... by Admin | Nov 19, 2017 | Fish, Invertebrates, Photography
We all know of the relationship between anemone species and fish of the Amphiprion genus, but there are other species that associate with anemones as well, some for just part of their lives. It’s widely believed that these mutualistic relationships are only... by Admin | Aug 2, 2017 | Invertebrates, Photography
Over the years I’ve written a few posts about how the cold and often stormy seas of my native land can be every bit as rich as far flung exotic locations. In my opinion, the cold UK seas host countless species of animals that rival the beauty of their tropical... by Admin | May 2, 2017 | Invertebrates, Photography
Every so often you come across a sight underwater that just takes your breath away. Here are some photos of the most amazing collection of anemones I’ve ever...
