For what might be the very first time, a Signalfish has been collected for the aquarium trade. These captivating little fishes are poorly known thanks to their penchant for the kinds of deep, silty habitats which attract few recreational divers (and even fewer aquarium collectors). But, despite [...]
https://youtu.be/AtZ90-xAOsQ Signalfishes (Pteropsaron spp.) are a poorly known group of small, benthic fishes found in deep sandy habitats adjacent to coral reefs. While they have yet to be collected for aquarists, their attractive colors and interesting behaviors suggest that these would make [...]
The Midwater Signalfish P. longipinnis. Credit: Gerry Allen There are a great many fishes found in shallow tropical waters that remain unavailable to aquarists, but few are as beautiful and recommendable as the signalfishes. These small, peaceful bottom-dwellers are ornately patterned, [...]
