As scientists are trying to find out more about the biggest fish in the sea – whale sharks, here are some of the whale shark facts that we do know: Names: While its scientific name is Rhincodon typus, it is called Ca Ong or Sir Fish in Vietnam and and is also a deity in [...]
The Georgia Aquarium is putting a different – and decidedly adult – spin on Valentine’s Day this year. In a special sleepover open to the over 21 crowd, the Aquarium plans to show why it’s not only the world’s largest fish tank — it’s also the world’s largest underwater mating den. In “Motions of the [...]
So, you’ve decided to go in for a community tank [Read Species Aquarium Or Community Aquarium?], and now you’re wondering which are all the different fishes you could get for your aquarium. It does take a bit of research, but its not too difficult. Temperament: For one, you need to check out the social skill [...]
Tests on clownfish larvae showed they became disoriented and were unable to find a suitable place to live if they were raised in seawater that had absorbed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The effect is potentially devastating for a wide range of fish populations because many rely on odours in seawater to seek out the [...]
The other day, I was at the aquarium supplies store, where I chanced upon a young beau debating with picking up a pair of kissing gourami as a present for his girlfriend. Not doubt he figured it would be an appropriate romantic indication (though I doubt if he realized that the kissing gourami are actually [...]
