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 AquaNerd | Feb 19, 2017 | Events
Each year, there are dozens of frag swaps and industry trade shows around the country. In addition to the perennial favorites, there has also been an uptick in smaller regional shows available to the general public. Now that the trade show season is in full swing, we’d like to point out some of our favorites, as well as some of the shows we’ll be attending throughout 2017. For us, next on the calendar is Fragniappe. This funny named event is hosted each year by the Bayou Reef Keeping Club. This years show is on March 4th in Slidell, Louisiana. Last year approximately 350 visitors attended the show and this year, the club is expecting a much larger crowd. The Bayou Club also happens to be hosting the 2017 MACNA (Marine by AquaNerd | Nov 17, 2016 | Equipment, MACNA
Recently, Aqua Illumination debuted its new impressive HMS mounting system at MACNA in San Diego and we had a chance to take a look at it with Tim Marks. The lines are clean and the system can be configured in various configurations. The HMS rail can be hung from above, mounted to the back of the aquarium or side to side as show in the gif loop. HMS Parts List: HMS Single light HMS Multi Light HMS Hydra TwentySix bracket HMS Hydra FiftyTwo bracket HMS 25.5″ Rail HMS 37.5″ Rail HMS 49.5″ Rail HMS 62.5″ Rail HMS 73.5″ Rail HMS Hanging Kit In addition to the HMS series mounting options, Aqua Illumination is introducing an 18″ gooseneck for the Hydra TwentySix HD and Hydra FiftyTwo by AquaNerd | Nov 5, 2016 | Corals, Opinion, Reef
Involving friends and family with your hobby is on the wish list for many. Rewarding as it is, it can be hard for others to understand your passion entirely. Having the support of your significant other goes a long way to make your hobby even more rewarding than it already is. Some of my closest friends just happen to be fish nerds just like me. I met most of them on forums and over the years, we developed a friendship that has it’s roots in a common passion. I think we all have that well meaning friend that thought your fish seemed extra hungry while you were away, and you came home to a jungle of algae. Friends that are not in the hobby are by AquaNerd | Sep 7, 2016 | Fish, MACNA, Reef
Monsoon Fairy Wrasse hits the U.S. Market Monsoon Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus, arrives in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbJAVg9c5k8 Kernersville, NC, August 29, 2016) — Carolina Aquatics has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute the newly discovered and described Monsoon Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus hygroxerus). The fish will be displayed publicly for the first time at the Marine Aquarium Conference of North America in San Diego September 9-11, 2016, in the Carolina Aquatics booth #334. Carolina Aquatics will be taking wholesale orders at the conference. “We are excited to be able to bring this beautiful, rare aquarium fish to the hobby,” said Kris Cline, owner of Carolina Aquatics, which has exclusive rights to distribute the fish in the United States. “This is
