Sea Cucumbers (11/10/08)
Holothuria spp. are found in benthic zones from intertidal to offshore reefs. Primarily tropical and subtropical, sea cucumbers in this genus have a broad distribution range. Most are found in sandy...

Trochus Snail (10/08/08)
The Top snail (Trochus niloticus) is one of the most popular and biologically important gastropods in the world. While this article will focus on a specific species, there are a number of snails in...

Seahorses (10/01/08)
Seahorses are among the most unusual creatures in the ocean. People are often fascinated by their strange shape and interesting behaviors. As a member of the Syngnathidae (fused jaw) family,...

False Percula Clownfish (08/20/08)
The false percula or common clownfish, Amphirion ocellaris, is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Recently made even more famous by the movie, “Finding Nemo”™, the orange body and three...

Mandarin Goby (06/09/08)
The mandarin fish belongs to the group of fishes referred to as Dragonets. This group is characterized by having a large head (relative to their body) and reaching sizes of less than 4 inches.

The Scott's Fairy Wrasse (11/12/07)
An introduction to the Scott's Fairy Wrasse. This article details their taxonomy, natural habitat, breeding behavior, care requirements, and more. Click here to see the full article.

The Purple Frilly Gorgonian (11/01/07)
The “Purple Frilly” gorgonian is a commonly collected species for the aquarium trade. With its beautifully dark purple branches and contrasting white polyps, it is a wonderful specimen for the...

The Genus Ricordea (10/18/07)
Ricordea are in the Corallimorpharia order, being related to the Discosoma, Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, and several other mushroom genera.

The Midas Blenny (05/08/07)
The Midas blenny is a member of the Blenniidae family, a large group of combtooth and mostly scaleless fish comprised of 345 known species. Being similar to the goby family, blennies are...

The Purple Tang (03/20/07)
The Zebrasoma xanthurum is one of the most treasured members of the Surgeonfish family. Found almost exclusively in the waters in and around the Red Sea these fish can be colorful and active...