PBS Broadcast Spotlights Water Pollution Issues
The PBS program “Poisoned Waters” provides evidence of the degree to which human development and other activities threaten our aquatic heritage.
Don't Release Fish Into the Wild!
Specimens of Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, the vermiculated sailfin pleco, have been collected from South African rivers, so the government of South Africa is considering legislation aimed at controlling invasive organisms, including fish.
Our Hobby Blamed for Reef Damage
The aquarium trade remains in focus as a contributor to reef degradation. The issues, therefore, remain much as they were a decade ago. Rather than being seen as a tool for education about reefs and reef conservation, the aquarium trade is seen as part of the problem.
Is Our Hobby In Trouble?
During tough economic times, does the aquarium industry find itself struggling, or flourishing?
Bringing Back the Rare Logperches
John Tullock introduces us to three species of Logperches, discussing the concept of using a common species as a breeding surrogate to devise propagation techniques prior to working with a related rare or endangered species.
Matt Pedersen says:
Given their similarity to the ubiquitous Royal Gramma relative (Gramma loreto) I think their care requirements are probably a mirror image of the sibling species. Depending on who you ask, while some folks might say a 10 gallon is fine for a single fish, most references put the minimum for a single in the range of 20-30 gallons.Matt Pedersen says:
Robert, I do not believe Biota had anything to do with the initial Gramma dejongi production by Gardner in 2017, but they are now involved with the species in 2019.Steve says:
On the Dejongi basslet what size tank and reef would be preferred?Arvin Charran says:
Please email me if you have Altums in AlbertaJeff Johnston says:
This skimmer is a BEAST!Robert Harsh says:
The third party is probably Biota.