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By Shane Graber Click through to see the images. From Oregon State University: Lionfish characteristics make them more “terminator” than predator New research on the predatory nature of red lionfish, the invasive Pacific Ocean species that is decimating native fish populations in parts …

By Jay Hemdal Matt Pedersen presenting about clownfishes Hosted by the Marinelife Aquarium Society of Michigan (MASM) and the Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI), and held July 19, 2014 at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, this was the fifth workshop they have offered Read more here…

By Dana Riddle Click through to see the images. While visiting a fish store during a recent trip to the mainland, I saw products claiming to hasten “cycling” of marine aquaria. I was intrigued by the possibility, purchased the products, and began formulating a testing Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. Lauren Barbati wrote the following article for Advanced Aquarist. All photo credits belong to Juan Ayora Photography. Dive Bar Mermaid Aquarium Tenji, the team that designed the spectacular walk-through jellyfish aquariums Advanced Aquarist wrote about …

By David Bowers In the first installment of this series, we examined the confirmable uses of ozone gas in the home aquarium. We saw ozone having a positive effect on the nitrogen cycle and doing a great job creating ultra-clear water conditions by breaking up Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Post by 7Lions. Ok, let’s be honest. Who out there hasn’t wanted a better relationship with their fish? I can remember days when my fish would swim into my open palms and even accept food straight from my fingers. It’s a wonderful Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus We are shifting this week’s AquaNerd POTW away from our usual salty side to indulge the freshwater realm of our hobby. The reason for this departure from our norm is the fact that this fish is just so odd looking. Called the Read more here…

By Leonard Ho Click through to see the images. The plants in this tank are a bit overgrown and probably due for pruning unless the aquarist is going for the wild growth look. This trivial commentary aside, the dual cascades over seiryu rock are some Read more here…

By Brandon Klaus Despite their names, lawnmower blennies aren’t really all that great at mowing the proverbial reef lawn. While they do constantly graze on the rocks and glass, they mostly attack film-like microalgae instead of the longer, tougher hair-type algae. This is one of Read more here…

By Jeff Kurtz Livestock sales tanks at Coral Reef Marine aquarists are always hearing that it’s unwise to purchase fish or other marine livestock on impulse—that they should thoroughly research any stocking decision to make sure the animal in question is appropriate for their system, Read more here…