CORAL - Matt Pedersen

Hybrid Captive-Bred Batfish Hit Aquarium Trade

A new captive-bred hybrid batfish is an interesting twist on the attractive, yet large-growing fishes from the Platax genus.

17 Oct 11:24 AM 0 Read More...

What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Impressive Fish

MACNA never seems to disappoint in the fish department. Mostly, it’s whatever the latest captive-breeding breakthrough has been, but importers often like to showcase highly-coveted rarities, a bit of “flexing”…

30 Sep 3:58 PM 0 Read More...

What You Missed at MACNA 2022: The Trade Show

While many marine aquarium events draw in retailer participation, MACNA is often the pinnacle of manufacturer presence and new product releases, just as aquarium retailers see the start of the busy fall season.

23 Sep 1:02 PM 0 Read More...

What You Missed at MACNA 2022: All The Corals

Visitors to MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee met with a wide range of coral vendors, including regional staples, new farmers, and nationally recognized coral purveyors.

23 Sep 12:55 PM 0 Read More...

What You Missed at MACNA 2022: Innovative Speakers

As a “vendor” on the show floor, in my case representing CORAL Magazine, it’s very difficult to get away to cover three days of lectures. I managed to sneak a moment away from the table on Friday morning to sit in on the well-attended presentation from Dr. Jamie Craggs of the Coral Spawning Lab in London, England.

15 Sep 5:02 PM 0 Read More...