a bagillion little octo’s
From TONMO and Advanced Aquarist Online blog and a bunch of other outlets About a month ago, we got a Caribbean Octopus ‘vulgaris’ in at work, and put it right on show on the public floor. It quickly took up residence inside a glass bottle, which is exactly what I wanted it to do so it would always […]
Aquarium Invertebrates: Metasepia pfefferi – the aptly named Flamboyant Cuttlefish
From Advanced Aquarist Online and Reef Life Magazine. The Flamboyant cuttle is one of the most amazing animals I have encountered in the wild or in captivity. They are beautiful, masterful predators that live fast and die young. It is my hope that one day they will be bred in captivity and readily available for all […]
Aquarium Invertebrates: Octopus chierchiae – The Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus
From Advanced Aquarist Online and Reef Life Magazine (With special thanks to Dr. Roy Caldwell) Octopus chierchiae is an amazing little animal and is clearly worth further study. Without a doubt, octopuses are intriguing animals. Eight sucker covered arms, three hearts, copper based blood, defensive ink, a bird like beak, phenomenal carnivorous prey-stalking abilities, color-changing skin, […]
Travel Log: Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea: Pristine and Strange World
From Advanced Aquarist It was exhausting. It was grueling. It was worth it. Part of the reason the water and jungle at Milne Bay is so pristine is that getting there is an adventure in and of itself. It took us 4 flights (23 hours in the air), two hours by car (also an adventure,) […]
Feature Aquarium: Richard Ross’ 150 Gallon Reef System
From Advanced Aquarist July 2004 – Richard shares his awesome 150 gallon tank with us this month. I began reefing in the 80’s when algae covered rocks were thought to look good and bio balls were the end-all of water quality control. After working in several LFS in LA for 5 years, I moved to the […]