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By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Dylox is the organophosphate, trichlorfon. Trichlorfon is one of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter fluke/worm medications. While it has been shown effective against monogenetic trematodes (flukes), some monogeneans have developed resistance …

By Brandon Klaus Macroalgae is a great tool for removing nitrates and phosphates from your marine aquarium’s water, but it only works if you trim it regularly. Because the plants take yo these nutrients as they grow, you lose or reduce that ability when you Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Photo Credit: Philippe Guillaume We’ve all heard at great lengths how awesome mantis shrimp vision is, and it seems that it is only getting better as new discoveries surface. According to the popular science blog, IFL Science, researchers have discovered that mantis Read more here…

By Shane Graber Click through to see the images. From the Smithsonian: Smithsonian Scientists Discover Coral’s Best Defender Against an Army of Sea Stars Courtesy of Gary Cranitch Guard-Crab Diversity Key to Coral Reef Survival in French Polynesia Coral …

By Brandon Klaus Over time, gunk and grime build up on water pumps and it can have many detrimental effects. For example, as the impeller becomes grimy, the pump could lose some significant flow speed. Alternatively, the water flow may not be impacted, but the Read more here…

By Jeff Kurtz Since we last brought you an update on the $25.5 million Aquarium renovation currently underway at the Toledo Zoo, this ambitious project has continued to move forward with more livestock arriving and more state-of-the-art exhibits nearing completion. To get a sense of Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Ammon Covino of the Idaho Aquarium Ammon Covino, the co-founder of the Portland Aquarium and director of the Idaho Aquarium who was successfully prosecuted for his involvement in the illegal trading of marine animals, is back in the news for, you guessed Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus We all know orcas to be those friendly and intelligent marine mammals that entertain and enthrall millions of people each year, whether it be in a marine park, on whale watching excursions, or on television. But these majestic creatures also go by Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Simulating trees for aquascapes is controversial for its artistic merit. Some people may find these aquascapes kitschy. The purist of pure nature aquarists may balk at the idea. But for me, the study of underwater landscapes Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Anemones seem like immobile invertebrates that don’t require huge amounts of space, but in reality, this is quite the opposite. Most grow to be quite large, and while they may stay in one spot for a lengthy time, they can wander around Read more here…