Hanna Launches Two New "Checker" Instruments
These two new Hanna products are perfect for marine, saltwater aquarium, and aquaculture applications. Small and portable, these Checkers are an easy and convenient testing solution for aquarium hobbyists.
Octopus females mate and die in self-cannibalistic death spiral. Science may now know why.
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses seem programmed to end life prematurely and in a tragic death.
"Tropical Truth": A Fresh, Science-Based Look at Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery
We’ve collected data for over 17 years from over 6,700 surveys and have found that aquarium fish populations are generally stable and increasing in West Hawai’i where, again, most of these aquarium fish are collected.
MASNA Award Nominations Now Open
MASNA members are invited to nominate up to three people for the Aquarist of the Year award, and The MASNA Award no later than June 5th, 2022.
Winnipeg Aquarists Avoid The Ban Hammer
Aquarists in Winnipeg, Canada were facing a near total ban on aquarium livestock under proposed revisions to the city’s Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaws. PIJAC Canada reports that these efforts were recently defeated.
William Smith says:
Brazil should not have a say on the Zebra Pleco. It was Brazil who ignored the World's opinion when they pushed through all the dams. It was Brazil that allowed deforestation and mining.OATA Joins Fellow Pet Trade Associations at CITES CoP19 says:
[…] “We also remain concerned about the progress of the marine ornamental fish proposal. Our aim is always to ensure decisions are made on the best data and science for the benefit of people and the planet and we will continue to press for clarity and transparency about how this project will progress. We, along with OFI, will continue to offer our support to all that is planned for this proposal because it could have very far-reaching consequences for our industry.” […]Winnipeg says:
Is the comment above true? Seems like they had a part but wondering after reading that.Glady Moore says:
I am greatly amazed at the fishing of the advanced technology. Keep it up.Paul Loiselle says:
The black-striped fish doesn't match any Mexican species, while the barb and goby strongly support an Asian locale for the video footage. Wherever they are located, the platies are obviously doing very well for themselves.Nate says:
This platyfish pictured at the bottom looks very similar to x. Variatus 'La Minzita'.