The “Seabin project” could be a game changer in the ongoing race to clean-up and protect our oceans. The brainchild of two Australian friends Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Seabin is set to become the world’s first automated in-water trash…
Black tomato clownfish shown off by RVS Fishworld
A black tomato clownfish has recently been collected by RVS Fishworld in the Northern Philippines, and this one’s a beauty! Tomato clownfish are so named for their overall red body coloration which is transected only on the face behind the…
The future of the saltwater aquarium hobby
Since this is my last piece for the year I thought rather than reflecting back on the past year, I would answer one of the questions I get asked the most: What do you see as the future of the…
In Praise of Fish Oil
Hobby pioneer Paul “Paul B” Baldassano has some strong opinions on what types of foods are best for fish, formed over his many decades of involvement in the marine aquarium hobby. Somewhere near the top of his list is fish…
Australia Seeks Corporate Sponsors for Great Barrier Reef
The Australian government is turning to corporate sponsorships and partnerships to help raise funds to deliver conservation projects on the Great Barrier Reef. While this is a unique way of infusing capital into much needed programs, many are wondering if companies could…
This sea slug wants to be a fish so bad…
Most of us fantasize about being something we were not — Hermy wanted to be a dentist, everyone wanted to be like Mike and this sea slug wants to be a fish. Meet Phylliroe, a nudibranch that is about the size…
Fluorescent Friday: Cycloseris edition
Disc corals are some of the most recognizable corals on the reef, and some of the most popular coral animals for the home aquarium. Disc corals in all their various forms are easy to keep, come in a bewildering array…
Aqueon Trends aquarium stands add a little self-assembled flair
Self-assembled furniture is nothing new in the aquarium industry, but its nice to see new options come on the market for those looking to add a little more flair for their aquariums and the Aqueon Trends Aquarium Stands might be…
Jebao Gyre pump knock-off surfaces as Jecod ‘Cross-Flow Wave Pump’
The Jebao/Jecod ‘Cross-Flow’ Wave Pump’ has appeared, verifying the rumors that Jebao had already developed a knock-off of the MaxSpect Gyre pump. Jebao’s Cross-Flow Wave Pump will be available in two sizes, the Jecod CP-45 with 45 watts of power…
Top 15 new reef fish species of 2015
This has been a very big year for new fish species, both described and discovered. Normally we finish up each year with a ‘Top 10’ new species but 2015 was so well endowed with fish being inducted into the hall…
