If you like to extend the limits of what is possible in reefing then let us introduce you to the Neon Blue Eye, Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis. A genus of mainly freshwater fish from Australia and New Guinea, Pseudomugil gertrudae and furcatus are the two species you’ll usually find gracing tropical planted tanks with their delicate blue eyes, double dorsals, and male fin-flaring.
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Jeff Milisen Releases The Field Guide to Blackwater Diving in Hawai‘i
Blackwater diving is an otherworldly experience not to be missed. Jeff Milisen an expert on the subject of blackwater photography and has just released a new field guide to the world of blackwater marine life in Hawai’i. Every night the…
Rare Australian Ornate Boxfish On Display At The Birch Aquarium
华丽的盒鱼必须是最可爱的鱼之一。这种标志性的澳大利亚物种凭借他的几何条纹标记,鲜艳的橙色故事和恶魔般的笑容,在圣杯鱼簿中赢得了他的位置。华丽的盒子鱼…
New Shoreline Hunting Behavior Recorded for Titan Triggerfish
In case you needed another reason to fear the titan trigger, apparently, they can nearly beach themselves for a snack. Keep an eye on your toes next time you’re walking at the beach, as a titan trigger could be lurking…
Could Artificial Upwelling Help Reduce Coral Stress During A Bleaching Event?
We’ve often pondered, would pumping cold water up from the deep help corals during a bleaching event? It seems we’re not the only one to ask this question, as a new study published this week tests the hypothesis. A study…
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Spend Most Of Their Time Blending In With The Sand
Lookup any pictures of the iconic Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) and you’re sure to see it’s flashing bright purple and yellow hues. However, a recent study proves their colorful patterns are only a display, and they spend most of their…
British Experts Called In To Help Mauritius Protect Coral Reefs From Oil Spill
The UK Government has sent three British ecology experts and one marine legal expert to Mauritius to support the next phase of Mauritius response to a devastating oil spill, after a ship containing 4,000 litres of fuel ran aground and…