Lionfish Invasion in the Caribbean
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A recent study by Mark Hixon of the Oregon State University have highlighted a threat to native fish species in the Caribbean. Predatory Lionfish, native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans are thought to be responsible for the reduction of juvenile reef fish by up to [...]
Short Snouted Seahorses Bred in Captivity
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For the very first time the Short-snouted seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus has been bred in captivity by the Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth. More than 120 of these endangered seahorses have been born.
Two species of seahorse are found in the British Isles, the Short-snouted seahorse and the [...]
Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Aquarium
Choosing the right equipment for your tropical aquarium can be a challenge. In any aquarium store there is a wide range of equipment so lets have a look at the different parts needed for your aquarium and help you make the right choices. Some aquariums will come with all the essential equipment for setting up [...]
Fishless Cycling – A Better Method
The most important step, once you have set up your aquarium, is to ‘cycle’ it. This is the process where beneficial bacteria grow in your biological filter and in the gravel that will process the waste products produced by the fish. When you add fish to your tank ammonia and nitrite levels rise to high [...]