Advanced Aquarist
The Orange Jaw Purple Maroon Clownfish
This Premnas biaculateus is an exercise to see how many colors we can use to describe a fish. iBluewater.com recently imported this intriguing maroon clownfish: deep plum-purple body, golden bars, and a distinctive orange jaw. We've seen outrageous naturally-occurring variants before (e.g. the PNG Lightning Maroon Clownfish), but we never tire of seeing these oddballs.
Reef Octopus' new "Luxury Aquariums and Stands"
Like Elos, Red Sea Max, and CAD Lights' Artisan series aquariums, Reef Octopus is introducing a new line of aquariums and stands featuring low iron glass, rimless design, and modern cabinetry. Two models (32 and 48 gallons) have been announced, with an optional sump available. Unlike the aforementioned competitors the Reef Octopus are not complete systems (pumps and skimmers not included). Prices and delivery schedules were not provided at this time.
The Way We Were: 1973: Breeding the Clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris
This was the first article written that described the successful culture of large numbers (relatively speaking) of marine tropical fish. I wrote the article in January/February of 1973 after working with about 10 spawns of Amphiprion ocellaris. It was also my first article in the popular marine aquarist magazines of the time. The article, including editor's comments, is just as it was first printed (with a few spelling corrections).
Reef fishes look for anemones to find cleaning stations
Cleaner shrimps are small, inconspicuous reef inhabitants that provide an important cleaning role for the fish at large. One big problem, though, is that these shrimp are not easy to spot on the reef structure. How do Caribbean reef fish find them in order to get serviced?
Revisiting Long Island Aquarium's 20,000 reef [videos]
In 2007, Joe Yaiullo, curator of Long Island Aquarium (known then as Atlantis Marine World) shared information and photos of their spectacular 20,000 living coral reef tank with Advanced Aquarist. Now through the magic of youtube, we revisit LIA's reef ... 5 years later to the day.
Coral responses to 110 years of climate change, and lessons on how to spin science
An honest assessment of all the data shows that the climate change we have had so far has harmed most corals but has benefitted at least some corals which grow on unusually cold reefs, though they represent a very small proportion of reefs worldwide. Hence, climate change has been mostly, but not entirely, bad for coral reefs whereas additional warming will be much worse.
Watercolor paintings by artist Nate Wilson showcase the diversity of marine fish
Nate Wilson is a reef aquarist from Pennsylvania who has created really amazing watercolor paintings, offering us an attractive yet affordable solution to add some reef art in our lives.
Unboxing and quick review of Vertex's new magnet products
Advanced Aquarist got our hands on Vertex's new cleaner magnets and magnetic probe holder. Here is our quick review and photos.
Blogger Week at Reef Threads
This week is Blogger Week over at ReefThreads.com. For this podcast, Gary and Christine interviewed myself, Josh Saul (Reefs.com) and Jake Adams (Reef Builders) about our thoughts on the hobby.
Fourth Annual NWRS / UPMMAS / LSMAC Frag Swap, March 17th
The members of NWRS are happy to announce our Fourth annual Frag Swap that will be held on March 17th at the Quality Inn (Holiday Inn), Rhinelander, WI. We are also pleased to say the Swap will again be co-hosted by our neighbors; the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Marine Aquarium Society (UPMMAS) and Lake Superior Marine Aquarium Club (LSMAC).
Destination Reefs: Red Sea
Purple Tangs. Eightline Flasher Wrasses. Bicintus Clownfish. These fish are trickling back into the aquarium trade again, so we thought what better place to visit in this week's Destination Reefs than the Red Sea.
The REAL Podzilla
Freaky Friday: Imagine finding this hitchhiker in your reef tank! This foot-long amphipod was caught off the Kermadec Trench of New Zealand. These deep-sea "supergiants" were first discovered in Hawaii in 1980s but have since been found all over the world.
Lawsuit Aims to Protect Endangered Caribbean Corals from Overfishing
Parrotfish play a key role in providing suitable habitat for corals to settle and build reefs and according to the lawsuit, the National Marine Fisheries Service violated the Endangered Species Act by finding that the targeted fishing for parrotfish would not jeopardize already imperiled corals or damage their critical habitat.
Coralife's new Aqualight LED, available now at major retailers
Coralife's new 48" Aqualight LED fixture has been released for public consumption ... that is, if you've got $2,499 USD to spend. What you get is 92 LEDs producing up to 303 watts of 10,000-20,000K light, complete with enclosure, multiple mounting options, and built-in light controller. Coralife's Aqualight LED promotional brochure after the jump.
The January 2012 edition of the MASNA Live podcast is out
For those that enjoy listening to aquarium-related podcasts, this one is definitely worth listening to this month. The discussion will center around small clubs, issues pertaining to Hawai'i, and bills being introduced there.
