First SURRENDER Event a Sweet Success
The “Minnesota experiment” shows that such surrender events are something every responsible aquarium society should offer once or twice a year. Since the Habitattitude program is a national initiative (www.habitattitude.net), support from the Great Lakes Sea Grant network or other programs may be available.
Pond Season 2015 Starts in Europe
Rising temperatures in central Europe are promising an early start for the pond season – a look at the diverse offerings in the pond fish market this year!
AMAZONAS Video: Betta macrostoma
Stunning footage of the most coveted mouthbrooding betta in the aquarium hobby.
Counting fish based on “reef dandruff"
In essence, this may allow biologists to study the population of fishes in a body of water without having to sacrifice any animals.
Peter says:
Hi, I am a stater for reef tank setup, can i get confirmed from you. is there a necessity of heater in this summer ? If yes, please let me know the temperature to be set. Regards, PeterBrad van Scriver says:
Thanks for such a delightful view of your experience in creating a new reef tank. A former fish keeper, Brad van ScriverJesse says:
Recreational fishermen should have imposed limits if that is the case. Because fishing itself is a "hobby." Yet these recreational fishermen have more of an impact and affect more species of fish. The majority of saltwater fish kept in homes are viewed as pets, not "trophies." They are treated for diseases and parasites and fed appropriately. The cost involved in owning these fish encourages the owners to have a good well being of their fish. Fish don't have to succumb to survival of the fittest and natural predators.Dan Dolaptchieff says:
I wanted to thank PIJAC and all the other organizations and persons that stuck by us fisherman, and read the studies,and did there homework,and know the truth. Please take a half-hour and read the eas and you will see the truth That the fishery has been sustainable for many years, and will continue to do so. I would have encouraged anyone to stand up for the rights of the fish, BUT,only if they were being improperly captured or not shipped safely, but in the case of the Hawaii AQ,the truith is there to read. We have made sure our fishery is Sustainable, is safely taking as good a care as possible of the AQ fish.. A good exMple is a yellow tang living in Waikiki State aquarium for over 20 years.If you read the AQ fish forums you will see that MANY of our tropical saltwater aquarium fish live 3 to 4 times longer in home aquariums than they would normally do in nature. Mahalo (thank you) Aloha PS come visit or watch a video of the Kona side and see the healthy ecosystem we are proud ofJudith Weis says:
Responding to the statement "(curiously, these same people see no problem killing fish for nourishment), it seems to me not "curious" at all, but a very large difference to take fish for food for needed protein vs for a hobby.Matt says:
I know this study/article were done a while ago, but hoping someone can answer. I have purchased many xenia frags from LFSs that pulsed vigorously in the store, but it never pulses the same in my tank. It will pulse a little, but only in the evening. My PH stays around 8.3/8.4, which I've heard also can be a trigger, but I know a lot of people who's PH is lower but their Xenia still pulses a lot. So the big question for a lot of reefers like me is - how can I get my pulsing xenia to pulse?