Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I have always included insects in the diets of a great many fishes, including shallow-water marine species (in the accompanying photo, you can see a number of typical community aquarium species swarming around a cricket). Please see Part I of this article for further information on the role of insects in [...]
Ah, Friday. Best day of the week! Though there is never a lack of interesting fish/aquarium/ocean related news to reinvigorate us and carry us through. Let’s take a look at the news and newbies!
The Grunion are running! AHHHHH! Actually, if you don’t know what grunion are and you’re concerned about why they are running, don’t [...]
Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I have always favored fishes that seem to straddle the line between the fish and reptile/amphibian kingdoms. Included among these are both marine and freshwater forms, including the toadfish, frogfish, lizardfish, lungfish, mudskipper (note the common names!) and others. The freshwater fish family Polypteridae, containing the bichirs and the reed or [...]
Eileen here. Some myths and legends are universal. Almost every country has some version of a “bigfoot” legend. Nessie is one of Scotland’s biggest celebrities. People are abducted by aliens and UFO’s are spotted in the sky around the world. What does the aquarium hobby contribute to this list?
“Fish only grow to the size of [...]
Patty here, and welcome to our Friday recap. Lots of fun and interesting stuff crop up both worldwide and right here at TFP over a week’s time, so we’ve decided to start hooking you up with sweet updates on these kinds of things. Be sure to let us know what you think of these posts [...]
Melissa here. I recently read an interesting article (sadly, one of many) on the decline of Florida reefs. The prognosis for the future of many Florida and Carribbean reefs is not looking good, especially if steps are not taken soon to stop the forces that are having such a negative impact on these environments. The [...]
Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Anyone with an outdoor swimming pool is aware of the vast numbers of insects that continually crawl into or alight upon the water. If you now consider how many billions of terrestrial insects find their way into the world’s fresh and marine waters each day, you will quickly realize that fishes [...]
A recent news article brought an old debate back to our attention here at That Fish Place – how far is too far to go to get a “unique” fish for your aquarium? The article discusses the recent trend in the Chinese aquarium market for tattooed fish believed to bring luck and prosperity to their [...]
Especially for beginners, getting what you need for setting up a saltwater or reef aquarium can be daunting. One of the most confusing aspects of the process may be Live Rock. Here are some common Q & A that may make it a little clearer for anyone, especially those who just starting out.
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Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The world’s oceans harbor a great many creatures that produce medically valuable compounds. Sessile marine invertebrates (those which do not move, but rather remain fixed in one location) seem to be particularly valuable in this regard. In fact, sponges, sea whips, sea squirts and similar animals are the source of most [...]
