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Little Ringens with Big Brother Pacific Island Aquatics unleashes pictures of a beautiful real life Crosshatch X Bluethroat Triggerfish Hybrid Read more: http://reefbuilders.com/2012/05/01/bluethroat-triggerfish-hybrid/#ixzz2eTHezLPy Crosshatch Bluethroat Triggerfish Hybrid is REAL Read more: http://reefbuilders.com/2012/01/17/crosshatch-triggerfish-hybrid/#ixzz2eTJyDPEU The main distinguishing characteristic of the Crosshatch x Bluethroat Triggerfish Hybrid of Xanthichthys mento X auromarginatus is the orange outline of the tail with a light-colored center; in BLUETHROATs the tail is White with a Yellow outline and in CROSSHATCH Triggers the tail is mostly Red.

Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at the Hippopus Clams By James W. Fatherree, M.Sc. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/3/inverts

QUICK STATS Care Level: Moderate Reef Compatible: Yes Lighting: High Waterflow: Low to Medium Placement: Bottom to Middle Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Color Form: Black, Tan, Yellow Diet: Filter Feeder Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements Origin: Aquacultured - USA Family: Tridacnida The Hippopus clam is also known as Horse's Hoof, Bear Paw or Strawberry Clam. The shell of this clam is very thick with prominent ribs, and has reddish blotches making it easy to differentiate from other clams. The mantle of these clams does not extend past the edge of the shell, and are brownish-green to gray in color with faint gold stripes. The large opening in the mantle, which is called the incurrent aperture, lacks the tentacles that are common with other clams within the Tridacnidae family. These are relatively fast growing clams that process a lot of water for their size which helps in controlling nutrients in a reef aquarium. A well-established reef aquarium with moderately high lighting is ideal for the Hippopus Clam. These clams prefer to be seated in the substrate with a low to moderate water current. As they grow, they will eventually loose their byssal gland, and will rely on their weight to keep them in place. It is ideal to place these clams on a flat rock that is buried in the substrate to keep access to the byssal opening away from any potential predators. The Hippopus Clam requires calcium levels of at least 280 mg/L, preferably 380-440 mg/L, as well as adequate strontium and iodine. They require moderately high lighting from which they receive part of their required nutrition. They also need nutrients within the water in which they can feed. Provide phytoplankton in the form of a filter feeding food, weekly. They also feed upon ammonia and nitrates within the aquarium, and are a good addition to the reef aquarium for helping control these nutrients.

New imports of Micromussa from Darwin Australia are completely new colors and patterns Read more: http://reefbuilders.com/2011/09/13/darwin-micromussa/#ixzz2bg3Af5gi

“Acans” or Acanthastrea lordhowensis corals are highly desirable stony corals that boast many different stimulating color combinations that will excite the senses. While the addition of these beautiful Acan lord corals injects spectacular colors and textures to the reef aquarium, it is also known to elicit severe coral-envy among fellow hobbyists. Grade A Acan lord Corals boast sultry specimens sporting reds, maroon’s and oranges that make a great addition for any stony coral enthusiast. Grade B Lordhowensis corals range in a variety of color combinations consisting primarily of different shades of greens and purples. These frags will arrive completely healed and mounted to a ceramic frag plug for easy placement in the substrate of the aquarium, or affixed to rockwork placed low in the tank. Acanthastrea generally have large corallites (8-15mm) with small teeth or lobes on their septa, as well as well-developed columellae. In the wild, they're found mostly in shallow, turbid water habitats to about 20m, often in protected areas like lagoons, forming colonies up to several meters across. In the reef aquarium, Acanthastrea are incredibly hardy and fast growing, tolerating a wide variety of conditions, including both low and moderate lighting and moderate water currents. Though tolerant of a wide range of aquarium conditions, the robust Lordhowensis will thrive in established reef aquariums with stable conditions. Be aware that Acanthastrea are voracious nocturnal predators and competitively extrude mesenterial filaments and digest organisms within reach. Great care must be taken in determining the placement and distance between Lordhowensis colonies and other species of stony corals. Target feed minced mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and smaller pieces of other meaty marine foods for best growth. The use of a quality protein skimmer helps maintain water quality and combat the effects of heavy feeding. Target feed minced meaty foods and zooplankton for best growth and frag recovery time. The use of a quality protein skimmer helps maintain water quality and combat the effects of heavy feeding.

Swallowing One Victim at a Time: The Genus Genicanthus Read: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-02/hcs3/index.php

FAMILY - Pomacanthedae SCIENTIFIC NAME - Genicanthus Semifasciatus COMMON NAME - Japanese Swallow Angelfish (Male) SIZE - 8.2" (21 cm) RANGE - Northern Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyus, Southern Japan, and Izu Islands. MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. (284 L) FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet including finely chopped fresh marine shrimp, frozen brine shrimp, and frozen preparations that contain spirulina algae. An occasional feeding of live brine, black worms or grozen mysis shrimp is relished. Feed 2 - 3 times a day. REEF COMPATIBILITY - One of the better angels for the reef tank, but, keep an eye on your soft corals, xenia, anthelia. May pick at sponges and bryozoans CAPTIVE CARE - Not overly aggressive, but, prone to harass small planktivores such as anthias, fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses, creole wrasse, tile fishes, chromis damselfishes, and fire gobies. only one male of this species per tank. low light is recommended as these fish are a deep water fish and will most likely acclimate better if the lighting is not too strong.