Lysmata amboinensis has become an iconic aquarium inhabitant over the decades, and as such has earned itself a few common nam … Read more

Chaetodon humeralis is most commonly called the “Three Banded Butterflyfish” (or a translation of that) pretty much universal … Read more

If you walk into any Local Fish Store worth its salt and ask “what triggerfish should I get” you might get a variety of answe … Read more

It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of Jake Adams. His passion, enthusiasm, and relentless quest for knowledge … Read more

The Indian Volitan Lionfish (Pterois miles) is a member of the family Scorpaenidae better known as the scorpionfishes! They a … Read more

For many years, home aquarium keepers were only able to procure one or two species of clams for their home saltwater displays … Read more

The common name “Decorator Crab” can be applied to many different animals, several of which are in different genus, and this … Read more

Epibulus insidator is interesting in that it has only 3 common names in English: Slingjaw Wrasse, Jawslinger Wrasse, and Tele … Read more

Bulb / Bubble Anemones are pretty much the ideal choice for the aquarist who would like to observe one of aquaria's most fasc … Read more