Reef culture and social media may not be the likeliest of pairings, but it’s safe to say that in recent years the movement toward a more internet savvy environment has definitely taken a footing. You’re now hard pressed to find wholesalers or…
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Finding Neo: Oceansphere is the Matrix for fish
Fisheries are under a lot of stress and strain and this company’s Matrix-like approach might just be the answer by creating automated fish farms in the open ocean. The Oceansphere, from Hawaii Oceanic Technology (HOT), is a huge spherical fish farm…
The mind-blowing Odontanthias elizabethae has left us speechless
There are some fish that are just so rare they’re almost mythical, and to see one would probably require divine intervention on some cosmic celestial level. We’re so fascinated with Odontanthias, and over the years few representatives from this genus…
Tail-less bandit angelfish is practically beyond belief
A bandit angelfish is a very special fish to begin with but a tail-less Apolemichthys arcuatus is unheard of. This wild-caught specimen is the first documentation of tail-less-ness in this species that we know and while it looks really strange in…
Dr. Andrew Rossiter provides insights on Waikiki’s Peppermint and Abei Angelfish
Waikiki’s newest Peppermint Angelfish is looking mighty fine after worrying us for a bit due to some mild initial aggression it was getting from its tank mates. We’re happy to know that the aggression has completely dissipated and the Peppermint…
Video update on Waikiki’s newest Peppermint Angelfish, maybe more on the way
The newest Peppermint Angelfish that was received by Waikiki Aquarium has been put on display. It has been about two months since the news of the new Peppermint Angelfish hit the interweb and within that time frame, it has been…