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If Darwin only knew: His brilliant theory of atoll formation had a fatal flaw
Marine geologist and oceanographer André Droxler knows Charles Darwin’s theory about atolls is incorrect....
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CORAL Magazine Table of Contents November/December 2020
VERMES Volume 17, Number 6...
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Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.! ...
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In The Trade: Golden Zebra Loach, Sinibotia robusta
Joe Hiduke, Sales Manager for Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale, recently highlighted a brilliant Asian import. "Gold zebra loaches came in from Hong Kong. They're very pretty and generally hardy, they look great. Available in very limited numbers..."...
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Coming Soon: Coral Ghosts
Coral Ghosts is the story of marine biologist Dr. Tom Goreau, whose life-long passion is to save corals, while on a mission to preserve his family archive of more than 7,000 photographs....
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Bali Aquarich Successfully Breeds Harlequin Tuskfish
With the aquaculture of Choerodon fasciatus by Bali Aquarich, a new genus and species of wrasse has been successfully bred in captivity! We're delighted to share these first looks at what are roughly 1 cm juvenile Harlequin Tusks....
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Artificial Incubation of Betta macrostoma Eggs
Betta macrostoma often frustrates breeders by failing to incubate eggs successfully. Sumer Tiwari tries to artificially incubate Betta macrostoma eggs using an egg tumbler. Discover his initial success with this experimental process......
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In The Trade: Gymnotus Tiger Knifefish From Peru
Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale's Joe Hiduke heralds the recent arrival of tiger knifefishes from Peru after a long absence from the aquarium trade....
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Mystery Species: Can You ID This Reef Animal?
Hint: This is considered a choice hardy enough even for a relative newcomer to reefkeeping—but seldom if ever before seen in these spectacular colors....
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Fiji Launches One Million Coral Planting Program
Coral reef restoration efforts are ramping up in Fiji. October 10th, 2020, is Fiji's 50th anniversary of independence from British Colonial Rule. Celebrations include the launch of the One Million Coral Planting Project, an effort spearheaded by Walt Smith and the A.D.E. Project....
Marine
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CORAL Magazine Table of Contents November/December 2020
VERMES Volume 17, Number 6
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Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.!
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If Darwin only knew: His brilliant theory of atoll formation had a fatal flaw
Marine geologist and oceanographer André Droxler knows Charles Darwin’s theory about atolls is incorrect.
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Coming Soon: Coral Ghosts
Coral Ghosts is the story of marine biologist Dr. Tom Goreau, whose life-long passion is to save corals, while on a mission to preserve his family archive of more than 7,000 photographs.
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Bali Aquarich Successfully Breeds Harlequin Tuskfish
With the aquaculture of Choerodon fasciatus by Bali Aquarich, a new genus and species of wrasse has been successfully bred in captivity! We’re delighted to share these first looks at what are roughly 1 cm juvenile Harlequin Tusks.
Freshwater
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Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.!
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In The Trade: Golden Zebra Loach, Sinibotia robusta
Joe Hiduke, Sales Manager for Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale, recently highlighted a brilliant Asian import. “Gold zebra loaches came in from Hong Kong. They’re very pretty and generally hardy, they look great. Available in very limited numbers…”
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Artificial Incubation of Betta macrostoma Eggs
Betta macrostoma often frustrates breeders by failing to incubate eggs successfully. Sumer Tiwari tries to artificially incubate Betta macrostoma eggs using an egg tumbler. Discover his initial success with this experimental process…
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In The Trade: Gymnotus Tiger Knifefish From Peru
Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke heralds the recent arrival of tiger knifefishes from Peru after a long absence from the aquarium trade.
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Heros Act Provisions Threaten Pet Ownership
Interstate pet trade at risk: “Making tropical pets or saltwater fish illegal to transport into the Midwest makes no logical sense,” says PIJAC, outlining one possible outcome of proposed expansion of FWS oversight and scope.
New Products
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Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.!
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Bali Aquarich Successfully Breeds Harlequin Tuskfish
With the aquaculture of Choerodon fasciatus by Bali Aquarich, a new genus and species of wrasse has been successfully bred in captivity! We’re delighted to share these first looks at what are roughly 1 cm juvenile Harlequin Tusks.
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VIDEO: Introducing the ReefLED 160S
Red Sea’s all-new ReefLED 160S is a stronger reef aquarium lighting option, capable of effectively and evenly lighting a 32″ cube of aquarium volume while utilizing a maximum of 160 watts.
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Waterbox Aquariums Introduces MARINE X Product Line
Waterbox aquariums launches a new line of marine-centric aquarium systems featuring Starphire ultra-clear glass, glass overflows, removable overflow weir teeth on larger models, and ready-to-assemble plumbing; optional AI Prime lighting configurations are available. Taking care of the fundamental system build, aquarists are free to customize these systems with their preferred skimmers, return pumps, heater, controller, and other peripheral equipment.
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Ocean Nutrition Launches Nano Reef Fish Food
These high-quality slow-sinking soft and moist nano pellets contain an exciting flavor that fish cannot resist.
News & Notes
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Coming Soon: Coral Ghosts
Coral Ghosts is the story of marine biologist Dr. Tom Goreau, whose life-long passion is to save corals, while on a mission to preserve his family archive of more than 7,000 photographs.
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Fiji Launches One Million Coral Planting Program
Coral reef restoration efforts are ramping up in Fiji. October 10th, 2020, is Fiji’s 50th anniversary of independence from British Colonial Rule. Celebrations include the launch of the One Million Coral Planting Project, an effort spearheaded by Walt Smith and the A.D.E. Project.
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Heros Act Provisions Threaten Pet Ownership
Interstate pet trade at risk: “Making tropical pets or saltwater fish illegal to transport into the Midwest makes no logical sense,” says PIJAC, outlining one possible outcome of proposed expansion of FWS oversight and scope.
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Hawai'i Island Aquarium Fish Collector Arrested on Multiple Charges
57-year-old Steve Howard of Kailua-Kona, a well-known aquarium fisher, was arrested after a bizarre series of events that included a search and rescue operation.
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Dynasty Marine Leads Sustainability Research in Florida Aquarium Fishery
Faced with increasing scrutiny and restrictions to trade in marine aquarium fish around the globe, a leading marine aquarium fisher in Florida takes a proactive approach for its own fishery.
Jason S says:
Hey Tom. Is has been admitted and people (scientists, conservationists, concerned citizens) continue to strongly admit that humans are to blame. The problem is not the admission, it is the listening and the lack of response from elected officials. Some of which impede progress by being champions of misinformation and denial, while they fail to recognize that ecosystem services outperform any country's GDP. Countries are so fixated on their economy at all costs that actions and policies are short term with little reflection of the long term impact of these plans on the planet. The solution is to elect the right individuals (preferably scientists or politicians that respect science, research, and facts) to positions of power and hold them accountable! You have a chance to do that this coming Nov 3, 2020.Austin Bowden-Kerby says:
We have created gene bank nurseries in our Fiji, Kiribati, and Samoa sites, focused on bleaching resistant corals. We collect corals from known stressed hot-pocket reef areas and bring the samples to cooler water nurseries. We aim to collect ten genotypes of each of the Acropora corals as they are the most vulnerable to extinction in the coming decades. Each coral is trimmed annually in the nurseries to prevent spawning and to maximize growth, with the fragments out-planted to create bleaching resistant patches on the reef, where the corals also become effective spawning aggregations and help reefs recover after bleaching. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/emergency-response-to-massive-coral-bleaching/Tom says:
Everybody keeps saying global warming is killing Coral’s around the world when are they going to really admit that mankind is causing Global warming so mankind is responsible for killing the coral reefs and raping the oceansJames Sweeney says:
What about the "irresponsible" pet care community? We hobbyists need to step up to assure our hobby does not become more of a conduit for the introduction of non-native species to our natural areas than it already is.kko says:
My fish love these. I think it makes their reds brighten up. I've noticed it in several species.Sumer Tiwari says:
Marty, Thanks for your comment. It was just the video angle that made the male's operculum look malformed. I just published another blogpost where I discuss some more plausible reasons that might explain the swallowing of the eggs. That being said, your comment about the osmolarity and its effect on the egg membrane does sound like a logical explanation. After reading your comment, I did do some more research on this topic and this seems to be a topic that was highly discussed and debated in mid 90's among the discus breeders. Apparantly, breeding wild discus had similar challenges. Some scietists out of Germany then figured out a perfect combination of salts that they'd use in desalinated water to create the "perfect" water for breeding. Since my second article came out, I have been experimenting with the recipe suggested by German discus breeders. If I see any proof that it supports and elevates fertilizing rates, I will definitely share with you and other AMAZONAS readers the recipe. As far as feeding the fry is concerened, I kept them on BBS for the first 45-60 days and then switched them to white worms, SERA Grower Food, Adult Brine Shrimp and chopped krill. They seem to be growing very fast. I wish I could grow Daphnia. That's one thing I have treid and failed many many times. Maybe someone can teach me how to grow daphnia indoors.