Finding Dory: A Darker Side?
A relatively small number of aquarists are viewing with growing concern the current publicity wave for the upcoming Disney/Pixar movie titled “Finding Dory” and featuring this fish: a Blue or Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus).
New Anti-Aquarium Bills Come Before Legislature in Hawaii
Hawaii is, in many ways, the chosen battleground for some of the most engaged and vocal anti-aquarium-trade activists advancing arguments ranging from fishery sustainability to animal welfare.
Banggai Cardinalfish to be Listed Under ESA—Endangered Species Act
The Banggai cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, is the first saltwater aquarium fish listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS may initiate rulemaking which could limit or end the trade in Banggai Cardinalfish, including aquacultured fish.
CORAL Excerpt: Stopping the Plunder
The fact that the majority of marine aquarium fishes entering U.S. markets originate in the Philippines has long worried some aquarium trade stakeholders and critics. The concerns stem largely from the fact that illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has been so prevalent in this nation of 7,107 islands and the government has appeared so unwilling to address it.
No ESA Listing for Orange Clownfish
The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that they will not list the orange clownfish (Amphiprion percula) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) at this time.
Aquarium Care & Quick Facts | WOW-WOOF says:
[…] the Premnas genus wasn’t as unique as originally believed. So maroon clownfish received the shiny new scientific name of Amphiprion biaculeatus – at least until the next round of questions and fighting […]Loveland Tree Service says:
I agree! Now I REALLY want to get jellies of my own. Thank you so much for doing this, since there aren’t many jellyfish care and tank setup videos out there at the moment!Davin Bean says:
I side with you guy’s! I love a beautiful tank!Zennia A Mausser says:
Hey any new updates? Thinking of emailing the researcher see what the final end notes were.Tal Sweet says:
Great article, Felicia! In the past, I've frozen containers of RO water, RO Bergs, and used them for top-off water. When it gets hot here it's often humid too so you don't get much evaporative cooling without a fan. Once you get that going the RO Bergs are great for topping off. :)Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Hopes for Re-Opening says:
[…] While the aquarium fishery in the state of Hawai’i remains shuttered, the free-for-all taking … […]