Author: John C

 Are you one of these folks running a perfectly healthy reef aquarium, keeping an eye on all of your parameters, and making sure nothing is out of accepted standards? …

“Double rainbow hanging out at the Aquarium … I was a little overWHALEmed when I got the opporTUNAty to take this photo 🌈🐳🐟… I guess this place is really …

This stunning little shrimp ought to be kept in a saltwater aquarium that does not contain expansive predator anemones. Peppermint Shrimp is commonly known as a sweeper shrimp and …

Looking for some help deciding which marine salt mix is the best choice for you and your reef tank? Few things will have a more significant impact on the …

Surf’s up! Our first big storm of the season is upon us, pushing crashing waves that are exploding up and down the coast.  It’s amazing to think that the …

Terelabrus zonatus, 61.3mm holotype. Credit: Fukui 2018  Until quite recently, there was just a single recognized species of Terelabrus, but the past few years have seen this genus of …

Hobbyists with an affinity for larger tank fish may find the jaguar Cichlid a lovely tank pet. One fact worth noting though is that it does better for the …

Aquatic plants play a very important part in the environment as they can provide food, serve as water purifiers and also act as shelter to aquatic animals. The Anacharis …

noaasanctuaries: Stop clowning around!  This little nudibranch, spotted in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, is none other than the sea-clown triopha. The word “nudibranch” means “naked gills,” describing the …

Get your shuckers ready – ’tis the season of Lowcountry oyster roasts! Between now and early spring, you’ll find oyster roasts happening all around town. Have you ever thought …