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VIDEO: Cephalopod Aquaculture at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Brett Grasse and an army of interns and staff diligently work towards the advancement of cephalopod aquaculture to the benefit of the scientific community....
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Hanna Launches Two New "Checker" Instruments
These two new Hanna products are perfect for marine, saltwater aquarium, and aquaculture applications. Small and portable, these Checkers are an easy and convenient testing solution for aquarium hobbyists....
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Octopus females mate and die in self-cannibalistic death spiral. Science may now know why.
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses seem programmed to end life prematurely and in a tragic death. ...
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CORAL New Issue “DOTTYBACKS” Inside Look
A preview of articles and images in the just-published issue of CORAL, The Reef & Marine Aquarium Magazine, May/June 2022....
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"Tropical Truth": A Fresh, Science-Based Look at Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery
We’ve collected data for over 17 years from over 6,700 surveys and have found that aquarium fish populations are generally stable and increasing in West Hawai'i where, again, most of these aquarium fish are collected....
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CORAL Reef Visions BONUS: UC Masterpiece Valida
Sometimes, our Reef Visions collaborators offer up far more insight than the printed page allows, such as with the coral we showcase here. Learn all about the new UC Masterpiece Valida from Unique Corals aquaculturist Emilio De Anda....
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MASNA Award Nominations Now Open
MASNA members are invited to nominate up to three people for the Aquarist of the Year award, and The MASNA Award no later than June 5th, 2022....
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Winnipeg Aquarists Avoid The Ban Hammer
Aquarists in Winnipeg, Canada were facing a near total ban on aquarium livestock under proposed revisions to the city's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaws. PIJAC Canada reports that these efforts were recently defeated....
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AMAZONAS Excerpt: A dwarf freshwater sole from Malaysia
Fish diversity knows no bounds. Some fish have contrast-rich patterns, while others have fabulous coloration, and some are at the very least simply bizarre in appearance. The bottom-dwelling, asymmetrical freshwater dwarf sole from Malaysia belongs to the last group....
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AMAZONAS Author Interview: Stanislav Kislyuk
Recorded in late 2021, meet Stanislav Kislyuk, author of a fascinating article about a Malaysian freshwater sole in the January/February issue of AMAZONAS (11.1). Stan has a conversation with us about collecting and keeping flatfishes in our aquariums, and also takes us on a journey to some of the incredible ...
Marine
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VIDEO: Cephalopod Aquaculture at the Marine Biological Laboratory
Brett Grasse and an army of interns and staff diligently work towards the advancement of cephalopod aquaculture to the benefit of the scientific community.
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Hanna Launches Two New "Checker" Instruments
These two new Hanna products are perfect for marine, saltwater aquarium, and aquaculture applications. Small and portable, these Checkers are an easy and convenient testing solution for aquarium hobbyists.
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Octopus females mate and die in self-cannibalistic death spiral. Science may now know why.
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses seem programmed to end life prematurely and in a tragic death.
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CORAL New Issue “DOTTYBACKS” Inside Look
A preview of articles and images in the just-published issue of CORAL, The Reef & Marine Aquarium Magazine, May/June 2022.
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"Tropical Truth": A Fresh, Science-Based Look at Hawaii's Aquarium Fishery
We’ve collected data for over 17 years from over 6,700 surveys and have found that aquarium fish populations are generally stable and increasing in West Hawai’i where, again, most of these aquarium fish are collected.
Freshwater
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Winnipeg Aquarists Avoid The Ban Hammer
Aquarists in Winnipeg, Canada were facing a near total ban on aquarium livestock under proposed revisions to the city’s Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaws. PIJAC Canada reports that these efforts were recently defeated.
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AMAZONAS Excerpt: A dwarf freshwater sole from Malaysia
Fish diversity knows no bounds. Some fish have contrast-rich patterns, while others have fabulous coloration, and some are at the very least simply bizarre in appearance. The bottom-dwelling, asymmetrical freshwater dwarf sole from Malaysia belongs to the last group.
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AMAZONAS Author Interview: Stanislav Kislyuk
Recorded in late 2021, meet Stanislav Kislyuk, author of a fascinating article about a Malaysian freshwater sole in the January/February issue of AMAZONAS (11.1). Stan has a conversation with us about collecting and keeping flatfishes in our aquariums, and also takes us on a journey to some of the incredible places he has visited and the fish he has been lucky enough to see.
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VIDEO: Aequidens paloemeuensis, a Rarity from Suriname
Oliver Lucanus of Below Water is excited to share an in-depth look at Aequidens paloemeuensis, a fantastic new cichlid making its aquarium hobby debut.
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New sera siporax Nitrate-minus Professional Biomedia
sera’s new siporax Nitrate-Minus professional aquarium biomedia combines a classic, time-tested biological filtration media with easy-to-use carbon-based nitrate reduction capabilities for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
New Products
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Hanna Launches Two New "Checker" Instruments
These two new Hanna products are perfect for marine, saltwater aquarium, and aquaculture applications. Small and portable, these Checkers are an easy and convenient testing solution for aquarium hobbyists.
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New sera siporax Nitrate-minus Professional Biomedia
sera’s new siporax Nitrate-Minus professional aquarium biomedia combines a classic, time-tested biological filtration media with easy-to-use carbon-based nitrate reduction capabilities for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
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Aqueon's New Aquarium Model: The 60-gallon Breeder
We first encountered Aqueon’s new 60-gallon breeder aquarium at MASNA’s Aquatic Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Seeing the aquarium, it was a bit of a “Why didn’t they make that sooner?!” type moment.
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New Red Sea second-generation G2 REEFER Aquarium Systems
The new REEFER G2 aquarium systems come with new and improved water management, extra-fortified cabinets & aquariums, a REEF-SPEC ReefMat® ready sump, extended warranty plans, and are available in a huge variety of sizes, to fit any space.
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Reef Ready Smartphone Lens Kit from Oceanbox Designs
The new ReefLens MKII PRO 7 Lenses Kit from Oceanbox Design, specifically designed for reef aquarium photography, expands the photographic capabilities of many smartphones. The kit includes a universal mount, 3 macro diopters, 3 custom actinic filters, and a circular polarizing filter.
News & Notes
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Winnipeg Aquarists Avoid The Ban Hammer
Aquarists in Winnipeg, Canada were facing a near total ban on aquarium livestock under proposed revisions to the city’s Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaws. PIJAC Canada reports that these efforts were recently defeated.
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10 Charged for Illegally Trafficking Corals from the Philippines
A federal grand jury in Alaska indicted three men on felony charges and seven additional individuals on misdemeanor charges related to violations of the Lacey Act and smuggling protected marine corals from the Philippines into the United States for retail sale.
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Friday Photospread: MASNA's Aquatic Expo, 2022
We look back at the first-ever Aquatic Expo, hosted by the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America. The convention and show was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 2-3, 2022. The event was unique for MASNA in that it sought to include the freshwater side of the aquarium hobby.
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Friday Photospread: Aquatics at Global Pet Expo, 2022
Since the 2020 Global Pet Expo was the last aquatic event we attended before the COVID-19 Pandemic set in, it seems only fitting that the 2022 Global Pet Expo would be the first event that we attended in this post-vaccination world we now live in. What follows is a pictorial look at some of the aquatics-related highlights, as captured through the lens of Alex Rose.
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Florida Tropical Fish Farms Generate $172 Million For Florida Economy in 2021
Through a first-of-its-kind survey, UF/IFAS has shown that tropical fish farmers bring over $172 million in sales to Florida’s economy in 2021.
Craig Goldstein says:
This is a terrifically well-written and informative article.VIDEO: Cephalopod Aquaculture at the Marine Biological Labor says:
[…] To see an example of research driven with the help of the MBL Cephalopod Program, read this new story, Octopus females mate and die in self-cannibalistic death spiral. Science may now know why. […]Octopus females mate and die in self-cannibalistic death spi says:
[…] as part of the Grass Fellowship, before she joins the faculty at the University of Washington. [learn more about cephalopod aquaculture at the MBL in a video with program manager Bret Grasse.] A major draw of MBL is their extensive cephalopod research program, in particular a new model […]Steven says:
Fuck him He wasted 10 years of my life. I can’t forgive him.Manezes says:
Hi, This reading is very interesting and to know about how butterfly fishes life in Ocean. Is it possible to breed those fishes at home accuriam?.John Perez says:
Beautiful fish just too much money they will be breed by the hundreds in Asia soon then I will be able to get some. It's the truth .