by Joe Rowlett | Aug 28, 2017 | Fish
If you’ve never before heard of the Prismatic Eyebar Goby (Gnatholepis ophthalmotaenia), it’s likely because this is a name that I’ve literally just coined for a species that was until now referred to by an outdated and decidedly lackluster... by Joe Rowlett | Jan 19, 2017 | Fish, Science
Of the dozens of Canthigaster species that occur throughout the tropics, few are quite so confounding as the Natal Toby. Though described nearly a century and a half ago, there are still differing opinions regarding whether it’s even a distinct species or, instead,... by Joe Rowlett | Aug 1, 2016 | Invertebrates, Science
Plesionika is a highly diverse and poorly known group of delicate shrimps that constitutes a considerable crustacean component of mesophotic reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. Several species have been known to sporadically show up in aquarium exports (most often in... by Joe Rowlett | Jun 1, 2016 | Fish
Deepwater fishes hold an undeniable fascination in the hearts and minds of many an aquarist, but, alas, these bizarre denizens of the deep are impossible to acquire for the home hobbyist. However, what is often not appreciated is that there are several groups of... by Joe Rowlett | May 4, 2016 | Fish, Science
The miniature Caribbean basses of the genus Serranus are a frequent and popular offering in the aquarium trade, but few are familiar with their close relatives in the Eastern Pacific. Like their Atlantic siblings, these fishes are attractively patterned and, were it...
