Just yesterday we published our 2013 Marine Breeding Year in Review, part II, which included speculation and a short update about Sustainable Aquatic’s Longfin Ocellaris breeding project. At the time the review was written in late December, Sustainable had just…
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Online coral shopping: is What-You-See really What-You-Get?
Many die-hard hobbyists know exactly where and when the new cool stuff comes in. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to be present physically when a new shipment is unpacked. In these cases, the internet is a great thing: lots…
The ultra rare Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus makes its 2013 year end debut
As the countdown for 2014 ticks closer with each passing day, the chances of seeing another industry’s first grows narrower and narrower. We’ve seen some incredible fish this year, even some never before seen species, and here’s another last minute…
Eastern Hulafish a Captive Bred Surprise from ORA
Trachinops taeniatus, the Eastern Hulafish, is the latest species-first in the marine breeding world to be claimed by ORA (Oceans Reefs & Aquariums). We have good reason to celebrate the introduction of this rarely available temperate fish as captive bred.…
Unbelievable – RAP Does It Again!
Last year was my very first Reef-A-Palooza (RAP) and I was so excited to be part of such a historic event, as they broke their attendance record. Well, this year I could not have asked for more excitement – they…
Mountain West Reef Fest coming November 2
The Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society in Salt Lake City is hosting its Mountain West Reef Fest on Saturday November 2. As with most reef powwows, you can expect a good group of speakers, raffles, vendors and some coral slingers to…
Bay Area Reefers holding second Breeding and Propagation Workshop in Northern California
Giving you more reasons than the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, great food and wine country for things to do and see in Northern California this weekend, the Bay Area Reefers (BAR) is holding its second annual Breeding and Propagation Workshop…
Thieves in Ohio make away with all of Dirk’s equipment – $1,000 reward if found
While these certainly aren’t the stories we like hearing about or reporting, from time to time we learn about theft within the industry. This time, it hits pretty close to home. We were just informed that while on schedule to…
Reefapalooza celebrates 10 years this weekend in Orange County
Reefapalooza, held this weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Southern California, is one of the best aquariums shows we’ve attended and looks like they have another great event planned. Reefapalooza is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the show brings in…
Longfin clownfish clinches title for “guppy of the marine aquarium”
While “Guppy of the Marine Aquarium” has long been a title bestowed upon the Banggai Cardinalfish, I’ve long felt that the true guppy of the marine aquarium world, with its ubiquity of hobbyist breeding and ever-increasing diversity of aberrant, non-wild…