Author: John C

A few years ago (back in February) our colleagues at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute asked us to name a https://soccom.princeton.edu/ float that was about to be deployed …

Rosy red minnows are feeder fish. Feeder fish are primarily used as food for larger species, and they are bred specifically for that purpose. However, these pretty, active little …

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A few blog posts ago, I talked about tent caterpillars. At that time, the tent was very small, and the caterpillars were really tiny. They’ve been eating well and …

If you’re looking to add to your tetra fish collection, the emperor tetra may be the crown jewel that your tank has been missing. These easy and inexpensive fish …

Most hobbyists are familiar with betta fish, also sometimes known as Siamese Fighting Fish or Japanese Fighting Fish. These brilliantly colored fish with their amazing flowing fins and tails …

We’ve been flippering out over all the fintastic art people have been drawing of their favorite Aquarium animals or scenes from our webcams! Here we have “Penguins” by Eleanor, …

There is a war going on at Mr. Bill’s place. My woods have been taken over by an alien invader!  Today, we’ll talk about a plant that is an …

When I look for SPS corals to add to my reef tank I typically consider a few things. One, how hardy is it and can it easily adapt to …

Have you ever wanted your very own species of prehistoric dinosaur? While you can’t go to the pet store to pick up a triceratops, you can pick up a …