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Donations Top 1.5 Million Dollars For Mote Facility In Keys
The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium plans to build an expanded Mote Research and Education Facility on Mote Property in Summerland Key, Florida. The main Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is...
View ArticleSome Thoughts on Reclaiming Reverse-Osmosis Waste Water
Drip, drip, drip…there are a number of options to reclaim reverse-osmosis waste waterWhile reverse-osmosis units are among the more practical, affordable means for producing purified tap water suitable...
View ArticleGrooved Brain Coral, Diploria labyrinthiformis
Hi guys, I took the day off yesterday to work on getting our new driftwood Christmas tree set up which is a major all day job. Next week I will be on vacation for a week, I’m staying here and working...
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The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus: Part 1
M. cf atrodorsalis from Ngulu Atoll, near Yap. Credit: Gerry Allen The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus Blennies are common and familiar fishes to aquarists, generally thought of as benthic...
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Study Shows Fish May Have Emotions And Consciousness
Don’t you wonder what your aquarium fish are feeling? I know I have had the thought cross my mind many times. Now, a recent study featured in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London,...
View ArticleBashsea Introduces Nano Reef Mano Sump
The new Bashsea Mano sump is small in stature but big on style. Priced at $279.00, the Mano sump is sure to be popular among the nano reefing community. AquaNerd Sponsor, Bashsea has come out with...
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The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus: Part 2
M. anema Surprisingly, this primarily marine genus has a single species which specializes in brackish waters. Specimens of M. anema have been found far upstream in pure freshwater, though it is...
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Home Nova’s Aquaponics Eco
Home Nova is pleased to announce the launch of their kickstarter campaign, focused on the production and distribution of their beautiful, organic herb garden aquariums. From their site: “Many people...
View ArticleThe Hardy, Colorful, Nano-Friendly Yellow Watchman Goby
Yellow watchman goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)Marine aquarium hobbyists who maintain nano tanks, whether by choice or necessity, often find it challenging to acquire fish that are well suited to their...
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Signs of Aging Reversed By Common Fish Tank Chemical
Everyone wants to look younger, to find that fountain of youth. Countless products are touted as ‘miracle’ cures to reverse aging, but for some people, especially children, have a more serious...
View ArticleJuvenile Puddingwife, Halichoeres radiatus
Good morning friends, I have a colorful juvenile Puddingwife wrasse for your viewing pleasure today. As many of my fellow divers/underwater photographers know this fish never stops swimming and is...
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The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus: Part 3
M. grammistes & kamoharai Identifiable by a unique pectoral fin spot and the comblike extensions of the caudal fin, this pair of species exhibits an interesting biogeographical puzzle. The Striped...
View ArticleVertex Aquaristik I-Supra C+ Trailer
The Vertex Aquaristik I-Supra C+ filter video trailer. There are two models to choose from. One option includes the popular Vertex Omega 180i while the other model includes the Omega 200i protein...
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Mystic Aquarium Successfully Treats Endangered Penguin With Cancer
The Mystic Aquarium features a colony of 28 resident African Penguins, one of the largest populations in the United States. Currently, African Penguins are endangered; in the wild, they are only found...
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The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus: Part 4
M. bundoon, procne & reticulatus There are two major clades which are recognizable by the lack of prominent stripes along the body, as well as frequently possessing a diagonal line extending from...
View ArticleBayer Dip: Preventing Red Bugs and AEFW
Keeping a healthy and thriving reef tank is dependent on a lot of variables, including the prevention of pests. Thats right, just like in our natural oceans, parasites do make their way into our living...
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The Biogeography and Evolution of Meiacanthus: Part 5
M. atrodorsalis, oualanensis, tongaensis, smithi, fraseri, mossambicus & nigrolineatus The atrodorsalis species complex represents the only widespread Indo-Pacific species group in the genus and...
View ArticleBB Gun Dreams and Christmas Aquariums
Ralphie checking out his brand new Red Ryder BB gun on Christmas morningBack in the sixth grade, I had my sights set on a BB gun for Christmas. No, it didn’t necessarily have to be the Official Red...
View ArticleMeet the People Who are Rebuilding the Reefs
From the boat, there’s nothing remarkable about the place — just choppy water and a white mooring ball, a few miles offshore. But once we’re underwater, I can see the rows and rows of PVC trees,...
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The Paris Agreement: Altering Earth’s Future?
Last weekend, leaders from 196 countries approved the first global agreement aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions, a milestone in human history. President Obama has been considered a deciding...
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