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.
Jan says:
hallo can i downgrate mobius to ectotech firmware? Thank youMatt Pedersen says:
Doug, only the Goldflake Angel is produced as captive bred with any sort of routine. They are occasionally released by Bali Aquarich. You need to find vendors/retailers who carry Bali Aquarich fish, and work down from there. Best of luck, this search will require a fair amount of patience.Thanuja sathsarani sanjeewani says:
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HI MIKE I AM WHOLESALER OR ORNAMENTAL FISHES IN FRANCE . POSSIBLE TO JOIN YOU ? BEST REGARDSRichie Walsh says:
I have a huge bloom of upside down jellyfish in my reef tank. Guessing they hitch hiked on live rock. I've removed as many as I can especially when they go free swimming however they are reproducing at an alarming rate and stinging my corals. Are there any aquarium predators that eat their polyps?Robert Swisher says:
Please do not stop the collection of reef fish . If you do you should also ban any fishing and snorkeling. as both harm more of the reef