Author: John C

Popular in both aquarium trade and research, Axolotls are amphibians that refuse to go through metamorphosis and spend their whole life in the larvae stage. Although some Axolotls mature …

Commonly referred to by their name Beyer’s Waterdog, the Water Dog Fish/Waterdog Fish are peaceful aquatic creatures who don’t go through the typical metamorphosis stage to transform into terrestrial …

Native to the freshwater streams of Rio Negro and Orinoco river basins in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela, Gulper catfish are strictly carnivorous creatures that feed on smaller fish, crustaceans, …

Result of either benign growth or serious diseases, the “Fat Lip” or “Duck Lip” issue develops swollen lips and multiple related symptoms in your pet fish. Depending on the …

Based out of Fort Worth, Texas, I’ve been a hobbyist for more than 13 years. I enjoy helping others via my two websites melevsreef.com & reefaddicts.com. These feature articles, …

Sharing is caring! If you have a reef tank, you’ll likely enjoy having a few snails in your tank as good company for your other invertebrates and as part …

Sharing is caring! The Midas blenny is a beautiful golden saltwater fish that many people with marine tanks love to keep. These gorgeous fish not only bring a brilliant …

The public is invited to a book launch and author talk on Connecticut’s Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Plants and Animals at 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Room 103 …

👀 The better to deep sea you with, my dear!  In the infinite darkness of the ocean’s deepest depths, prominent peepers serve as nature’s night vision—capturing any available light …

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Bulls Bay, Awendaw, SCArrival Date: 10/29/23Age: JuvenileSex: UnknownWeight: 2.89 kg (6.37 lbs) Case History Jim is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found …