Algae linked to chemical warfare vs. coral reefs

The growing list of things damaging coral reefs just got longer as a new study in Fiji has found some seaweeds actually produce chemicals that cause coral bleaching and suppresses photosynthesis. This could lead to more discoveries of similar seaweed…

Centropyge deborae: Fiji blue midnight angelfish to be described as a separate species

The Fiji blue midnight angelfish that is only currently known from deep reef pinnacles in Fiji will soon be described as a new species, Centropyge deborae. The Fiji blue midnight angelfish was long believed to be a local variant of…

Walt Smith looking for livestock and coral farm manager for Fiji operations

Ever want to work in a tropical setting and think you have what it takes to be a rockstar in the the marine livestock and coral trade? Walt Smith is on the hunt for a new livestock and coral farm…

Dark Blue midnight pygmy angelfish, Centropge nox, from Fiji at B-box aquarium

The dark blue midnight angelfish from Fiji is an interesting color morph of either Centropyge nox, C. bispinosa or perhaps even a separate species. We had never heard about this particular fish until this weekend when a certain fish nerd…