Aquarium Fish
Aquarium Fish: Physical Crypsis: Mimicry and Camouflage
As predators become more adept at catching prey, the prey must find novel ways of evasion and predators that have not evolved the speed and agility posessed by their prey, they must find more stealthy methods of hunting. This has culminated in an amazing array of methods of camouflage and mimicry that has given aquarists and divers some beautiful and unusual organisms to look at.
Aquarium Fish: The 'Eyes' Have it: A Review of Eye Health in Aquarium Fishes
Aquarists need to inspect their fish closely every day, for signs of impending health problems. It is much easier to resolve a problem when it first starts, than to attempt a drastic emergency treatment when the fish is close to dying.
Aquarium Fish: Mortality Rates of Fishes in Captivity
Certainly, invertebrates experience mortality in captivity, but less is known about their natural longevity.
Aquarium Fish: Surgeonfishes, A.K.A. the Tangs
To tell the truth, if I've ever seen a fish look genuinely happy to see me, it would have to be a surgeon. Many of them really do remind me of little aquatic dogs with their attitudes and antics.
Press Release: California Academy of Sciences Becomes First Aquarium in US to Breed Dwarf Cuttlefish
Breeding program offers new opportunities to understand a little-studied species, and introduce the public to these fascinating creatures.
Feature Article: Dots on the Glass: Collumbellid Snail Reproduction in the Aquarium
Hopefully, as the knowledge base grows, more easily raised species will be found and protocols will be added for harder species so that the foundation's list of captive-bred species available to hobbyists will continue to grow.
Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at Giant Clam Spawning in Aquaria
Even under the best conditions, only a small percent of the eggs ejected in a spawning event will actually get fertilized, and of those that do, maybe 5% will make it through metamorphosis, or even far fewer than that.
Podcast: Keeping Healthy Happy Sharks with Behavioral Management
Gary Lindner and Russ Kikel at AmericanReef.com this month bring you another podcast, this one dealing with shark management at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium..
Aquarium Fish: Aquarium Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Aquarists working with fish from this region are quickly struck with how similar some species from West Africa are to those from other regions, such as the tropical Western Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Short Take: Prospective Livestock for the Temperate Marine Aquarium: A Photo Essay
While this discussion is by no means an exhaustive list of worthy species nor a complete guide for aquarium husbandry, it is hoped that the descriptions and images of the creatures herein featured arouse a greater interest in this highly rewarding art.
Videos: Meet the Cuttlefish
Various videographers document the amazing behavior of the cuttlefish. For more information about each video, visit the linked YouTube video.
How To: Considerations for Building and Maintaining a Temperate Marine Aquarium
The reward may well be a heightened appreciation for the diversity and adaptability of the plants and animals we so admire.
Aquarium Fish: The flame fairy wrasse with observations on spawning
The Hawaiian flame fairy wrasse is an awesome aquarium fish.
Feature Aquarium: Try A Cool, Refreshing Temperate Marine Aquarium
Kenneth and others share their beautiful temperate tanks with our readers.
Lateral Lines: Mudskippers Part I- Intriguing Little Buggers
For hobbyists looking for something truly inspiring and educational, I recommend looking into mudskipper care.
Online Courses: New MACO Course! Aquarium Photography
Marine Aquarist Courses Online (MACO) is proud to offer, starting October 19th, a course for aquarium photography.
Breeder's Net: Effects of Copper Exposure on Marine Ornamental Fish Reproduction and Survival
The results of these combined experiments indicated that elevated copper levels can cause accute mortality in flame angelfish and significantly reduce the reproductive performance of orchid dottyback broodstock. Therefore, the use of copper as a therapy for external parasites in these species is cautioned.
Feature Article: Coral Reproduction, Part Three: Stony Coral Sexuality, Reproduction Modes, Puberty Size, Sex Ratios and Life Spans
Information on the reproductive habits of over 300 stony coral species (in almost 100 genera) is presented. It is the most complete single-source reference currently available.
Online Courses: Aquarium Photography
Marine Aquarist Courses Online (MACO) is proud to offer, starting this fall, a two-stage course for aquarium photography.
