Sclerophyllia margariticola is a new species of small, solitary LPS coral from the Red Sea recently described in the journal Systematics and Biodiversity. The genus Sclerophyllia was first erected in 1879 and it was resurrected to include this new species as well…
Blackface Bicinctus clownfish is the freaky fish of the week
Sometimes it seems like every fish we enjoy in our aquariums is bound to have a turn at exhibiting aberrant coloration, and this week’s freaky fish is this odd blackface bicinctus clownfish. Amphiprion bicinctus also known as the two-banded clownfish is…
Red Sea Reefer video overview reveals some details about the new system
Red Sea’s Reefer range of rimless reef-ready aquariums are designed for advanced hobbyists who have their own preferences of aquarium equipment, and are also in the market for a higher end tank, stand and sump to start with. More than any…
The Sohal Tang: A Big, Belligerent Beauty
The sohal tang (Acanthurus sohal) is one of many fish species available in the marine aquarium trade that should come with a warning label. It’s a gorgeous fish and generally very hardy, which is a plus, but anyone contemplating purchasing…
Red Sea REEFER tanks get pricing and early 2015 delivery date
Red Sea made quite a splash this week when it was revealed that they have a new line of REEFER aquariums in the work which address a completely new niche in the aquarium hobby and market. The Red Sea Reefer…
Red Sea Reefer Aquariums blur the line between DIY and All in One
The Red Sea Reefer series is a new concept in aquarium products from the company that kicked off the upscale All in One aquariums with the original Red Sea Max. Currently, if you want to set up a marine aquarium…
Red Sea Max E Series will start shipping in 2015
The new Red Sea Max E Series that we saw back in May 2014 might not be arriving anytime soon. Red Sea a major manufacturer of aquarium equipment and supplies worldwide has not specifically promised a release date anytime this…
6 great iPhone applications for identifying and learning about reef fish
If you’re one of the 10 million people who got a shiny new iPhone 6 this weekend, or just happen to have a shiny slab of computing power that fits in your pocket, you should really take advantage of it…
Orchid Dottyback: Hardy, Peaceful, and Just Right for Reef Tanks
Captive breeding of marine fishes has been a boon to our hobby in any number of ways, one of which is democratizing access to formerly really pricy species such as the orchid dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani). While I wouldn’t characterize the…
Fish or Fishes? Shoal or School? A Few Fishy Terms Defined
In my nearly two decades as an aquarium writer and editor, I’ve noticed that certain terms routinely used in hobby literature when discussing our fine, finny friends are often a source of confusion to readers. So for today’s post, I…
