James Demolina, a senior student at West High School, Anchorage, seems to be a reef enthusiast for it was he who envisioned what an unused tank at his school could be built into. His passion for oceanography led him to think beyond everyone else and in the picture you can see what changes it brought about. For West High School… [Read More]
The Giant Ocean Tank at New England Aquarium has undergone a complete makeover and is ready to thrill the visitors with a modern look. The Aquarium has just completed a renovation that has renewed its main building to the core, and the iconic Giant Ocean Tank has undergone a top-to-bottom, 21st-century transformation. Today the new exhibit has more than 2,000… [Read More]
The unbridled overfishing of sharks, over and over again exclusively for their fins, is causing a detrimental chain reaction that could drastically mortify coral reef systems, a decade-long Australian-led study has recently found. Scientists from Australia and Canada, led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, found out that the removal of sharks from two far-flung reef systems led to… [Read More]
The Domero Hotel Rotes Ross has an exclusively beautiful reef tank that catches the attention of visitors more than anything else in the hotel. The video of the tank got recently featured at Youtube and was soon popular among reef enthusiasts. The tank is so beautifully stocked with colorful corals and fishes that I could not help but wonder how… [Read More]
Most deep-sea animals use parts of their body as entices to attract prey and some deep-sea squids are also fond of this tactic. In a recent paper, researchers associated with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) describe a deep-sea squid that seems to use a dissimilar method to lure prey — its tentacle tips flap and flutter as if… [Read More]
Do you keep your aquarium as a showpiece in your drawing room or is it your hobby? Do you love ocean or just the fish? Do you love the colours of fish or the blue water in your living room? If you love ocean, do you want a real feel of the waves or in case you love your fish… [Read More]
If you want to start pursuing your hobby of fish keeping and planning to buy an aquarium of your own, Aquarius Aq 15005 Aquarius 5 Rounded-5 Gallon Aquarium Kit could be perfect for the beginners. Or, if you want to gift someone who loves nature and its aquatic life, you can opt for this miniature desktop aquarium, which is quite… [Read More]
Aquarium is not just about fish keeping or as a matter of fact, loving the environment, in this case, marine water. There are several other substances like substrates and ornaments that make a complete reef tank. These not only complete the aquarium but enhance the look of your tank as well, which you would love to watch yourself and show… [Read More]
The Blue Planet” is the name of Denmark’s new aquarium, which opened to visitors in spring 2013. The Blue Planet is northern Europe’s largest and most modern aquarium, with a spiral design which is only one of its kinds in the world. The Blue Planet is home to 450 different species and 20,000 fish and other aquatic animals, which include… [Read More]
Fishes need clean environment to breathe and live in properly. A few concerns and tips regarding maintenance of your aquarium will help fishes to feel the aquarium like heaven. The maintenance and cleaning of aquarium involves daily, weekly and monthly observations and processes. Any disturbance with this cycle may create harmful effect on the fishes. The preventive measures taken to… [Read More]