Pseudanthias flavicauda is a member of the “randalli species complex”, where excluding various unnamed species, contains three members. Of which two species, P. flavicauda and P. randalli, are Pacific in distribution while P. pulcherrimus is restricted to the Indian Ocean.…
Awesome Fish Spotlight: The Lined Dartfish, Ptereleotris grammica
Ptereleotris, commonly known as wormfishes or dartfishes, is a genus well represented in the aquarium hobby. With over half a dozen colorful, peaceful and affordable species to choose from, these wormlike pseudo-gobies make for a great addition to any reef tank.…
Chronicles of Meiacanthus kamoharai: From emaciate to immaculate
Nearly two months ago we obtained what could be the first Kamohara fangblenny exported out of Japan. Although late last month we reported that a couple of specimens were headed to the U.S of A during the MACNA season, probably…
Ginsburgellus novemlineatus is a cool goby that feels more comfortable living amidst sea urchins
Ginsburgellus novemlineatus, or the nine-line goby, is a beautiful shallow water fish that is often found living in close proximity to sea urchins in the wild. The red-eyed goby is dark brown and decorated with neon blue stripes. The goby…
Comical crustaceans for your coral cushions – the Periclimenes shrimps
There are more than just skunk cleaner shrimps and blood shrimps in the world of aquarium crustaceans. Many are delightful and colorful little creatures that go unnoticed even to the trained reefer. It is imperative that a reef tank should…
Osopsaron formosensis is a dazzling little goby that will blow your mind
Osopsaron formosensis is a bedazzling little fish that lives in the cooler waters of Japan and Taiwan. An unassuming little fish that sports neon colors throughout its body, the fish has a secret weapon to capture your attention if you…
Fully grown Maze Angelfish is a stunning representation of this elusive species
No, this is not a still photo from the BlaireWitch project. The less than perfect picture quality of this stunning fish is totally forgivable since the subject happens to be the beautiful yet elusive Maze Angelfish. While the fish may…
Mysterious “Koi aberrants” are not exclusive to the Zebrasoma and Centropyge genera
Over the years we’ve featured a myriad of “koi” aberrations, which mostly seem to inflict large fully grown adults of the surgeonfish genus Zebrasoma, as well as the dwarf angel genus Centropyge. While not always aesthetically pleasing, from a genetic…
Video updates on BlueHarbor’s Roa excelsa and Prognathodes basabei
It has been a few weeks since the butterflyfish demigods landed in BlueHarbor, and we’re pleased to report that they are doing amazing. We first caught wind of these fish while they were still with Rufus Kimura, and then again…
There’s something in my cloaca: Pearlfish and its bizzare behavior caught on tape
Pearlfishes are unique in their own crazy way and have some of the most unusual living habitats. These slender eel like fish belonging to the Carapidae family do not inhabit pristine coral bommies or live in rocky mounds. No. Instead, these…