Elyssid Lettuce Slugs (aka Lettuce Nudibranchs) (08/16/10)
Some animals are just weird. Lettuce nudibranchs, which are not even nudibranchs, are as strange as they are gorgeous. But they might be harder to keep than you think.

Mantis Shrimp: Enjoyed and Maligned (08/02/10)
The Mantis Shrimp is here, its got attitude, and it doesn't care whether you want it or not. Once it's in your tank, you might find yourself liking it--or not.

Puffer Fish (07/26/10)
Species Spotlight gives some love to a dangerously cute group of fish, the puffers, in this newest installment. Included with the requisite care information are a few cool facts about these fish as toxic delicacies (oxymoron?!?), plus the features...

The Ultimate Test - Large Carpet Anemones (06/14/10)
The large Stichodactyla anemones, otherwise known as Carpet Anemones, are huge, colorful, and a tough customer to keep happy. Do you have what it takes to care for one?

Dwarf, or Pygmy, Angelfish (05/13/10)
The dwarf, or pygmy, angelfish of the Genus Centropyge are beautiful, hardy, and small enough to survive in larger nano-tanks. These fish are favorites for marine aquarists, and can be used to add great neon coloration to FOWLR and reef tanks.

Coralline Algae (04/30/10)
In a little bit of a departure from the normal Species Spotlight subject matter, this installment of our popular series focuses on an often overlooked inhabitant of marine aquaria, Coralline Algae.

Prepare Yourself for the Majestic Copperband Butterflyfish (04/19/10)
One the most beautiful marine fish species, the Copperband Butterflyfish is a worthwhile challenge for capable aquarists. Learn what it takes to keep one of stunners in this new Species Spotlight article.

The (Not-So) Hard to Keep Gorgonian (04/15/10)
Gorgonian care is easier now than ever before. Better collection practices and strong filtration have made these beautiful creatures within reach of most good aquarists. Selective purchasing and attentive care makes for healthy Gorgonians.

Button Corals, the Mega Polyp (04/01/10)
The solitary Mussid corals, aka Button corals, Meat corals, and Open-Brains...beautiful, fascinating, and hungry! Explore the growing interest, and learn why these corals are important to know about.

Bizarre and Surprising, Sea Squirt Care is a New Type of Challenge. (03/31/10)
Tunicates are strange but often beautiful animals, that are not that unlike you and me. They will add a splash of color to your reef tank, and will definitely get people talking.