A Captive-Bred First: Biota Breeds Rare Buan Nano Sand Goby

The Buan Sand Goby isn’t normally seen in the aquarium trade, but new captive-bred offerings from Biota will bring this species into the spotlight. The species is found in the Western Pacific and is sometimes called the Buan Silt Goby in the literature.

via The Biota Group

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EcoTech's New Gen 6 Radion LED Reef Aquarium Lighting

In the aquarium, enjoy richer colors, pop more fluorescence and create the ultimate balance between crisp and actinic. From its inception, Radion has set the standard for what full spectrum aquarium LED lighting can be. The 6th generation pushes the limits of color rendition and fluorescence without sacrificing any of the famous flexibility that caters to the desire of the user. Radion G6 increases output from an impressive 110.5 degrees in the G5 to a staggering 126.3 degrees; perhaps the most efficient aquarium light ever made.

Crashing Clowns: Human Noise Raises Stress and Hostility Levels in Reef Fish

Hormonal changes caused by motorboat noise cause clownfish to hide, skip meals and attack their neighbours.

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.