Author: John C

 It is often suggested that aquarists offer tangs the occasional piece of meaty food, despite the fact that they are commonly considered to be herbivorous.  I always used to …

One common question I get is this: What do you do with your quarantine tank in between fish or corals, when it is empty? It’s a great question–and it …

Roses are redViolets are—sorry we got distracted.The beautiful rainbows on a comb jellyare caused by light being diffracted! Source link

Ocean love   💘💘💘   💘💘💘 💘            💘           💘💘                      …

 We all know that the wrasses, or Labridae family, are some of the most widespread and diverse of fishes.  I’ve photographed them in just about every environment I’ve ever …

No matter what happens today, just know that you’re always our significant otter. ❤️ Source link

One thing we love about hybrids between certain species of fish is how variable their appearance can develop. Sometimes the colors of hybrids ‘cancel’ each other out leading, to …

2019 is well underway and as we head into mid February, I can’t help but ask… What new products are coming out this year? And what am I excited about? There …

Skeleton shrimp—aka caprellid amphipods—are abundant amuse bouches for countless critters.  But caprellids are also carne connoisseurs, catching and crunching passing plankton with claws sharp and surgical. If you’re a …

You might not think that being bright pink is a perfect disguise from prying eyes. But on the rocky reefs of Monterey Bay, this snubnose sculpin can disappear into …