by Matthew L. Wittenrich | Oct 16, 2008 | CORAL - Matthew L. Wittenrich, Freshwater, Marine
My recent blog entry on the microscopic gourami raised a curious question: what is the difference between larvae and fry? This is a good question and helps illustrates some of the confusion that terminology creates within such a broad field. Is a Blue Tang always...
by Matthew L. Wittenrich | Oct 15, 2008 | CORAL - Matthew L. Wittenrich, Freshwater, Marine
I know, I know, gouramis are freshwater fish, but I couldn’t resist snapping a photo to illustrate the beauty of design in form and function. Anabantoids hold a special place in my book of fishes as they were one of the first aquarium groups to test my breeding skills...
by John Tullock | Aug 18, 2008 | AMAZONAS - John Tullock, CORAL - John Tullock, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Reports of Indo-Pacific lionfish munching on native fish species off the Atlantic Coast come amid renewed calls for restrictions on the importation of nonnative species. A proposed new law would adversely affect importation, breeding and possession of the...
by John Tullock | Jul 1, 2008 | AMAZONAS - John Tullock, CORAL - John Tullock, Freshwater, Marine
Although I am no longer an aquarium retailer, I can imagine what most of my former colleagues are going through these days. I won’t get into the debate as to whether we are now experiencing a recession or even something worse. I’m no economist. By whatever name,...
