Chingchai is back with a video update of his always immaculate DSPS 1,00g Reef Tank. The rare fish just keep piling in and colored sticks keep growing. Be sure too keep an eye out for the Plectranthias pelicieri and Centropyge resplendens. Share this on del.icio.us Share this on Facebook Share this on FriendFeed Email this [...] Related posts:

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One of the most exciting fish to recently come out of Cebu is the False Shepardi Angelfish. This ‘species’ is actually a cross of the Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) and the Rusty Angelfish (Centropyge ferrugata). The 50/50 mix creates a hybrid that is nearly indistinguishable from the true Separd’s angel that is endemic to Guam. [...] Related posts:

1. “Coral Beauty x Rusty Hybrid” Angelfish Raises Eyebrows This striking, yet unknown Centropyge hybrid shown above recently landed...
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3. The $1,600 Lemonpeel x Eibli Hybrid Angelfish This past Friday Old Town Aquarium got in a truly...

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Yesterday, those of you that are following us on Facebook, got a top down glimpse of the glassbox. (If you’re on FB, you can find us here). Included in the image were plenty of LED reflections coming from the light rack up above which spurred questions on what lighting is currently being used. Some you [...] Related posts:

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Sean Conaty and Scion AV have put together this incredible clip that shares our addiction with the outside world. If you’ve ever wanted to explain why aquariums and why it’s your passion, this video will certainly help. Two of our favorite quotes are below. Hats off to Sean, Scion (yes the car company) and all [...] Related posts:

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This Saturday and Sunday, NYC’s biggest aquarium event will be taking place on west 37th at Manhattan Aquariums. Many aquarists are not aware that GBD Sponsor, Unique Corals is actually part of Manhattan Aquariums, a highly successful brick and mortar fish store right in the big apple. Manhattan Aquariums’ Holiday Extravaganza December 18-19 // 10am [...] Related posts:

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We regret to inform you that one time lighting stalwart IceCap Inc. has suspended operations. They are currently undergoing a restructuring; working closely with investors, management, and vendors over the next 60 days in hopes of continuing the brand. A restructuring like this and a fresh infusion of capital may be enough to bring this [...] Related posts:

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This is currently the only publicly available video, of the one living Peppermint Angelfish (Paracentropyge boylei). The clip was taken by the rightful owner of the fish, Mr. Uragami of Nagoya, Japan. We thank him for sharing his highly prized Angel. Little has changed with this aquarium. That alone is likely a driver of this [...] Related posts:

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Reader, and owner of Atlantic Reef Aquaculture, Dave Lackland recently caught a marine species he had hoped to never see in his own backyard. This little guy was found in Summerland Key, Florida; approximately 20 miles east of Key West. The species if of course Pterois volitans, the now invasive Lionfish. This juvenile was just at [...] Related posts:

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3. What It’s Like to Get Stung by a Lionfish… A Reminder to Wear Gloves The Volitans Lionfish. Creative Commons, BWF. I’ve been stung, bitten, and...

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