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A recent scientific paper has confirmed what many people thought all along, that Clownfish can survive the sting from host anemones because of something in their mucus. But up until now, there has been very little molecular evidence to support it. A team of researchers decided to put that theory to the test, using pairs […]

One of the most seldom seen members of the triggerfish family was recently collected for the aquarium trade—Abalistes filamentosus. In fact, this fish is so hard to find in the wild, it was only scientifically described in 2004, making it the only balistid species other than the enigmatic Xanthichthys greenei to be discovered in this […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to care for the lovably eccentric Sea Hare Slugs, you’re in for a treat (or maybe a sea vegetable, their favorite snack). Imagine a pet that looks like a mix between a rejected Muppet character and an avant-garde fashionista from the deep blue. Yes, that’s the sea hare […]