CITES and Seahorses – Why What Happened at Steinhart, (Kinda) Stays at Steinhart
Will the private aquarist be able to buy a captive-bred pygmy seahorse?
CORAL Featured Video: The Tiniest Seahorses
A fabulous must-see video by CORAL photographers Denise Nielsen Tackett and Larry Tackett posted by Wakatobi Dive Resort
New Public Aquarium Opens in Branson, MO
Not even a pandemic could stop the development and opening of a brand new, 55-million dollar public aquarium featuring 400,000 gallons of marine life, all in Branson, Missouri.
Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.!
The Marine Aquariums and Reef Tanks of Global Pet Expo 2020
A pictorial rundown of saltwater display aquariums created for the Orlando, Florida Expo at the of February.
ORA Resumes Captive-Bred Dragonet Offerings
Pioneering the first commercial offerings of captive-bred Dragonets in the US, ORA was once again showing off captive-bred Scotter Blennies, Green and Spotted Mandarins at the 2020 Global Pet Expo.
CORAL Magazine’s Captive-Bred Marine Fish Species List for 2019
Our annual accounting of captive-bred marine aquarium fishes adds 37 species to the list. Tal Sweet and Matt Pedersen break down another exciting year in the world of marine ornamental aquaculture.
CORAL Magazine Excerpt: The Aquarium Ark
Can marine aquarists provide a safety net for endangered species and aquatic diversity? We first examined this question in the May/June 2012 edition of CORAL Magazine.
Starry Goby Successfully Bred by Biota
Asterropteryx semipunctata, newly released as captive-bred, is a charming little teal-spotted goby that’s ideal for small marine aquariums with passive tankmates.
New Fresco Shelf-Stable Tinned Foods from ELOS
ELOS is offering a new line of premium Fresco Foods in shelf-stable tins.
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Jim, I feel compelled to point out that we're talking about Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. There is pretty much zero chance of these animals, mainly originating from tropical climates, being able to become "dangerous and expensive scourges" in this far northern region. The concern you express would be equivalent to suggesting that corals and clownfish could become invasive species in Lake Superior.Jim Sweeney says:
I would suggest the aquarium trade advocates and others work with the City of Winnipeg and other governments to find compromises that will allow responsible owners to enjoy their pets and hobbies and prevent those animals from getting released into the wild. Many of our pet and hobby animals have been intentionally and inadvertently released and have become dangerous and expensive scourges in many habitats around the planet. We have to accept our roles in this.In The Trade: Stunning Blue-eye Panaques says:
[…] other Panaque species, make sure they have driftwood to chew on as well as algae wafers. Repashy Morning Wood gel diet is perfect for these or other wood-feeding species. The small size of these are about 2″, so […]Scott Wells says:
Nicely written. Most importantly it highlights some of the tactics and strategies used by animal rights organizations to skew the facts. Such organizations have their place (and I support many if them), however many also resort to questionable practices to suit their particular agenda. As a long time aquarist, I can speak from experience on this hobby. I know nothing about Ball Pythons, the reptile hobby, etc. Nonetheless, city administrators/law makers should do their due diligence before passing any type of law or policy, including soliciting feedback from experts, as well as proponents and opponents. In this case, the wellbeing of an animal is in play along with the values of the city populace. Those aren’t always congruent.Lynnea Parker says:
Great article, glad you're revealing the true intent of these extreme animal rights groups. Their sole purpose is to end ownership of animals. They don't care about actual welfare issues. It's important to keep lobbying the city to not allow any of these proposed changes based on collusion with Zoocheck and World Animal Protection.