Look Out for the Yellow Watchman Goby
By “look out” what I actually mean is scan the bottom of your tank, particularly where the rock-work meets the substrate, until you spot a bright yellow head sticking out of a crevice or perched up on...
View ArticleHippocampus abdominalis, the Big-Belly Seahorse
The Hippocampus abdominalis is one of the largest seahorse species with a maximum length of 35cm or 14 inches. Also known as the Pot-Bellied Seahorse, it is quite clear to see how it got its name. It’s...
View ArticleKeeping seahorses in an aquarium – possible, but difficult
It’s hard to deny the appeal of keeping seahorses at home but there’s dedication and planning required if you’re going to make these creatures feel at home in your living room. Are they as hard to keep...
View ArticleThe Yellow Coris Wrasse, Halichoeres Chrysurus – A Fish for Beginners and...
These brightly coloured fish are members of the genus Halichoeres and can be found from the Indian to central Pacific Oceans. Their brilliant yellow colouration and near constant movement add a bright...
View ArticleLiving Dangerously – Venom in the Marine Aquarium
Venom is widely used within the animal kingdom for both predation and protection. Current estimates gauge the number of venomous fish species alone to be in excess of 1,200. Venom is the term given to...
View ArticleThe Cherub Pygmy Angelfish – Centropyge argi
The Cherub Pygmy Angelfish, Cherubfish or simply the Pygmy Angel, is a bright little gem perfect for smaller sized aquaria. They boast a deep, royal blue to purple body contrasted by a bright...
View ArticlePterois: The Florida Invasion
Two of the pterois species have developed themselves as a significant invasive species on the East Coast of the USA and the Caribbean, particularly in Florida. Pterois, or lionfish, are a genus of...
View ArticleThe Lure of the Lionfish
A highly invasive scourge threatening the natural balance of a reef’s ecosystem or the ever adapting king of the reef? Both are applicable to the Volitans lionfish, a member of the Scorpaenidae family...
View ArticleAdding Some Christmas Spirit to Your Marine Tank
With the holiday season almost upon us, the lights are up, the tree is decorated and your mind is probably anywhere but on the aquatic world. However, the Christmas spirit hasn’t been lost on the...
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