by Vincent Chalias | May 26, 2023 | CORAL - Vincent Chalias, Marine
Great gold and bright red pattern on this Micromussa amakusensis. During a recent visit to the biggest Indonesian ex-situ coral farm, Bali Aquarium, I couldn’t help but notice the very nice collection of Micromussa amakusensis (formally Acanthastrea amakusensis,...
by CORAL Magazine | May 19, 2023 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Rarer species and varieties of corals and fish, like this Curare Tiger Severum being offered by Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale in Plant City, Florida, quickly become impossible to obtain and transport should nationwide whitelists and interstate trade restrictions be...
by CORAL Magazine | May 19, 2023 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
A wide range of industry experts and competing businesses recently joined together to stave off industry-killing whitelist proposals in the state of Florida. Such cooperation is much needed for the good of the aquarium trade at the local and national levels. Image...
by Matt Pedersen | May 19, 2023 | CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Marine, New Products
Walt Smith (left) and family members Shawn, Eric, and Carter, model four examples of Smith’s expansive new line of aquatic-inspired designs during a recent family gathering in Maui, Hawaii. Blue Ocean Designs by Walt has launched today at...
by Vincent Chalias | May 19, 2023 | CORAL - Vincent Chalias, Marine
Indonesian Gold Torch Corals certainly live up to their name. They carry a hefty price and are coveted by many, but the conditions they may have to endure before they reach your home aquarium can lead to problems. When I started in this industry during the 1990s, we...
by Matt Pedersen | May 19, 2023 | CORAL Excerpt, Marine
Cover of CORAL Magazine Volume 20, Issue 3: FREE THE FISHES (May/June 2023). On the cover: Redspotted Blenny, Blenniella chrysospilos; A. Schweigert & C. Mahaney/Blue Planet Archive. Background: Plate Coral, Fungia sp.; MVargas Photography at Vibrant Corals,...
