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Read what reefs were like in free pdf booklet, Reef Reminiscences
We all know that coral reefs are in trouble, but one particularly worrying thing with reef ecologists is the idea of shifting baselines. This very important idea basically means that coral reef…
The real Odontanthias chrysostictus from Indonesia is only the second specimen we’ve seen so far
Having recently untangled the confusing web spun by the three highly similar Odontanthias species, we are now able to look at things with a fresh slate and a brand new perspective. Here’s a looker worth a few minutes of your…
BlueHarbor’s current inventory is brimming with the rarest reef fish
From the Southern Pacific to Curacao to Hawaii and homeland Japan, BlueHarbor never looked so amazing this week with what could be the most intense collection of fish ever at any one time. Just when we think the man in…
Marine Life of Fiji and Tonga is the ultimate video for reef life identification
Marine Life of Fiji and Tonga is a new DVD by Josh Jensen and Liz Harlin which is loaded with video footage of reef life. The DVD set is comprised of 77 chapters and three and a half hours of…
The Hardy, Handsome, Largely Herbivorous Foxface Rabbitfish
When it comes to marine fish that earn their keep from the standpoint of visual interest, general ruggedness, and utility in the aquarium, few species can compete with the foxface rabbitfish (Siganus vulpinus). If provided adequate housing and an appropriate…
Cool crustaceans for your reefs part 2: The hovering Urocaridella shrimps
In the continuation of the previous article on cool marine crustaceans for your reefs, we’re sticking with the shrimp theme with Urocaridella. There are many species in this poorly described genus, and a few are available with relative ease for…
The appearance of an LPS coral at depth with natural and artificial lighting
For all the proponents of what they think is “natural lighting” for corals, here’s a little bit of fodder to help them cool their jets. What is natural lighting on a reef? In shallow water it’s pretty dang close to…
Differentiating the befuddling trio: Odontanthias chrysostictus, O. katayamai and O. tapui
For a long time, the confusion between Odontanthias chrysostictus, O. katayamai as well as O. tapui has afflicted many. We’ve made the mistake of wrongly identifying these fishes in the past as well. We hope to straighten out the mistakes…
You don’t even have to dive to see stupendous reef scenery
A lot of people think they have to be divers in order to see the beauty of the ocean realm. But in fact, much of the reef life in the tropics is concentrated in the shallows, especially when we’re talking…
There’s nothing cuter than 3rd graders unboxing a huge skimmer
Look at those cute third graders, all of them potential future reefers getting to play with a new toy serious piece of reef equipment. Apparently, Mr Rutherford is awesome, because his third grade class of higher learning has their very own…
Video: How to Set Up the Red Sea Complete Reef Care Program
When Red Sea changed its popular dosing system from seven parts to a controlled ratio…
A whopping 62 species reported as new from the Coral Sea Marine Park
Reef Builders Alumni and master ichthyologist, Yi Kai, has teamed up with a star studded…
BYOGuides Announces New Workshops
Russel Kelly has created an iconic set of Be Your Own (BYO) Guides which serve…
Tunze Launches English YouTube Channel
Known for its bulletproof pumps and German engineering, Tunze has also been big on YouTube…
