
CORAL Magazine’s Letter from Europe, written by International Editor Daniel Knop, asks the question – Is it Centropyge loricula, or C. loriculus? The answer may surprise you.

“Pundits are calling them the Thumb Generation” – CORAL Magazine Editor and Publisher James Lawrence introduces new contributor and blogger Brandon Rutherford, who takes an in-depth look at the educational value of aquariums through his experiences as a 3rd grade teacher running a coral reef project consisting of multiple display and classroom aquariums in the heart of the US.

We kick off this issue’s Reef News with the Noel Heinsohn’s long awaited revelation – what SPECIES is the first captive-bred Anthias? You’ll have to read the story to find out!

Another installment of eye candy in our “Rarities” section, including the “No-Name Chalice” from A&M Aquatics – don’t miss the “Name The Chalice” contest, entries are due by the end of March, 2015!

Verena Klein presents a broad Overview: The Dwarf Angelfishes, in the latest issue of CORAL Magazine.

Joe Rowlett presents the latest genetic research which may reshape our understanding of “A Dwarf Angel Family Tree”.

“Tigerpyge to the Rescue?” CORAL Magazine Sr. Editor Matt Pedersen wonders if hybridization could help revitalize commercial and hobbyist Dwarf Angelfish captive-breeding efforts.

“Ready. Aim. Smash!” Dr. Roy L Caldwell explains how he captured his macro action sequence images of Mantis Shrimp behavior.

Till Deuss, M.SC. presents “Captive breeding of marine decapods (Decapoda)”, Part 3 in the series, addressing larva diets.

The March/April 2015 CORAL Magazine Aquarium Portrait features the 2,400 gallon reef aquarium at Italy’s Museum of Natural History in Bolzano.

Daniel Knop considers the “beginner’s” giant clam, Tridacna derasa, in the latest installment of Reefkeeping 101.

Our Species Spotlight for the March/April ’15 issue is the Arc-Eye Hawkfish, Paracirrhites arcatus. Daniel Knop provides a thorough review of the species.

The CORAL Magazine Sources directory will point you to outstanding local aquarium shops which carry CORAL Magazine.