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    ‘Full Barred’ Captive Bred Latezonatus Clownfish from Karen Brittain

    Look out Latz lovers! Amphiprion latezonatus, commonly known as the wide-band or Latezonatus clownfish, is one of the most desired yet least obtainable species for anemonefish enthusiasts. Their characteristic wide center stripe that broadens with age, distinguishes them from every other species of clownfish. Wild collected “Latz”, as they are affectionately known, have trickled into [...]

    October 27, 2010
    | John Coppolino | Tags: , , , | 18 Comments

    Gramma Sprungi, The Brazilian Gramma You’ve Never Seen

    Just a few months ago, Gramma dejongi was the newest rare fish on the block. With Dejongi’s moment in the spotlight came renewed interest and discussions related to the Gramma genus and a potentially new species that has yet to be identified. We first got word of this rumored fish from a friend in Brazil who pointed us [...]

    October 26, 2010
    | eric michael | Tags: , , | 2 Comments

    Japanese Aquarist Has Success with Obligate Corallivore Butterflyfish

    Obligate coral feeding butterflyfish, like Chaetodon larvatus or C. ornatissimus, are a pipe dream for most. Their beautiful patterns and colors scream for attention, but sadly their dietary needs are rarely met. Because of their stony coral diet, the mortality rate of these obligate corallivores in captivity is near 100%. That is why you should [...]

    October 19, 2010
    | eric michael | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment

    Video Shows Why Frogfish and [Insert Fish Name] Don’t Mix

    Sometimes tankmates don’t mix well. Sadly for this Sailfin Tang, we see why. Rule of thumb, if it can fit in its mouth, count on it. For Frogfish, remember they have really big mouths. Fast forward to the 1 minute mark for the Frogfish quietus. h/t Spencer [blueword, img cc flickr]

    October 13, 2010
    | eric michael | Tags: , | 5 Comments

    RCT is Back, Angelfish Broodstock in House

    Copps publicly broke the news yesterday on RC, and yes it’s true. Frank Baensch is gearing up to produce more captive bred exotic marine fishes from his RCT outfit–formally known as Reef Culture Technologies. Some angelfish are on the short list, but as we previously reported, RCT angels will not be available in 2010. That [...]

    October 7, 2010
    | eric michael | Tags: , , | 3 Comments

    Lacey Liopropoma Larva

    Believe it or not, this drawing is of a complete 18.5mm Liopropoma sp. larva collected in the Gulf of California. It was the first complete Liopropoma larva found in the Eastern Pacific and documented in a research paper from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México. Researchers suspect this larval fish is L. fasciatum, but [...]

    October 5, 2010
    | eric michael | Tags: , | 3 Comments