Tropical Fish Species
Rare Crossbreeding Corals in the News Worldwide
Corals are tiny creatures that live in skeleton-covered colonies, creating the illusion that a coral community is one single organism.
Scientists classify corals as animals, even though some of their characteristics could qualify them to be non-living. The most critical distinction between plants and animals is that plants make their own food, while animals depend on outside sources for theirs. Coral animals take advantage of both forms of nutrition by hosting plant-like algae in their tissues, which produce food for the coral using the sun’s energy, carbon dioxide and water.
Coral reefs provide habitat for almost all forms of life including fish, crustaceans, seaweed, reptiles, bacteria and fungi. A Coral Reef is covered with life and every form of life has a specific role. The organisms live in a delicate balance, and despite covering less that .2 percent of the total area of oceans, coral reefs are noted for some of the highest levels of productivity on earth and provide an environment for 25 percent of all species of marine creatures.
Coral reefs all over the world face a variety of threats and many coral species are increasingly endangered. It is often assumed that rare coral species face higher risks of extinction because they have very small effective population sizes, and the expected result of this would be decreased genetic diversity and ability to adapt.
Because of this, many aquarists interested in collecting rare coral are increasingly sensitive to the need to protect these fragile organisms. But recent studies have shown that rare coral may be smarter and more easily adapted than we think.
The latest findings reveal that rare coral must be able to cross-breed with certain other coral species, which means that they can actually breed themselves out of a one-way trip to extinction. This finding was released by scientists at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, and has greatly raised hopes for the ability of the world’s rare corals to withstand the potential threats of changing climates and human impacts, says lead author Zoe Richards.
The best local fish stores teach heightened awareness of caring for the fragile life that we find in the ocean. The growing concern for our earth’s environment and wildlife makes it a priority for us to find those experts who understand not only the joy of an aquatic hobby but also a responsibility to the fragile wildlife with which we are dealing.
Aquatic Dreams of Layton, Utah has a well-trained crew that can give advice on caring for rare coral, Saltwater Fish, and a host of other saltwater aquarium livestock. They are experts at shipping their rare coral, saltwater fish, and aquarium lighting and supplies all over the world, including Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, and even as far away as New York City, NY.
Check out this YouTube video showing beautiful rare coral and give the folks at Aquatic Dreams a call for more information.
Zebrafish / Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) – Tropical Fish
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Aquarium Fish – Three-spot / Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) and Photo Mugs LA-2494 Aquarium Fish – Three-spot / Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) and Southern / Red Tuxedo Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details prints ardea tel and 44 (0) 20 8672 2067…. |
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Big nose unicornfish – Male – flaring his courting colours this male flirts Photo Mugs VT-8844 Big nose unicornfish – Male – flaring his courting colours this male flirts with the females in his area. He can turn his brilliant blue on and off in a second. Papua New Guinea Naso vlamingii With Yellow Chromis (Chromis analis) Valerie a Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details prints ardea tel and 44 (… |
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Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark – Swimming through fish Photo Mugs VT-8282 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark – Swimming through fish Moorea, French Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Distribution Tropical, Indo-Pacific Valerie a Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details prints ardea tel 020 8672 2067…. |
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IMAX Coral Reef Adventure $7.28 Journey across the South Pacific for this breathtaking IMAX film that explores the beauty of the coral reefs. Oceanographers Howard and Michelle Hall, Jean-Michael Cousteau and Richard Pyle, are joined by diver Rusi Vulakoro for a look at the wonder and fragility of underwater creatures and environments. Narrated by Liam Neeson; music by Crosby, Stills and Nash. 42 min. Standard and Widescreen (En… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Oceanic Whitetip / white-tip Shark – patrolling off a deep water reef in from Ardea Wildlife Pets $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Oceanic Whitetip / white-tip Shark – patrolling off a deep water reef in. GP-81 Oceanic Whitetip / white-tip Shark – patrolling off a deep water reef in Egyptian Red Sea. Carcharhinus longimanus This shot won the British Sub Aqua Club travel Club Photographer of the Year 2005 Gavin Parsons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Grey Reef sharks – swimming over a school of snapper from Ardea Wildlife Pets $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Grey Reef sharks – swimming over a school of snapper. VT-8228 Grey Reef sharks – swimming over a school of snapper. Tumotos, French Polynesia Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos The Snapper are not afraid of the sharks as the sharks are not in a feeding pattern, but swimming around waiting to feed later in the day Valerie a Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes … |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Lemon Shark – with snapper. Dangerous from Ardea Wildlife Pets $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Lemon Shark – with snapper. Dangerous. VT-8286 Lemon Shark – with snapper. Dangerous. Moorea, French Polynesia Negaprion acutidens Distribution E Pacific, E and W Atlantic Valerie a Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details prints ardea tel 020 8672 2067. Chosen by Ardea Wildlife Pets. 10×14 Photo P… |
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Digifish Ancient Ocean [Download] $19.99 During the planetâs history that has spanned for billions of years, a variety of species of remarkable aquatic life forms existed in our vast bodies of water. With AncientOcean you can experience these majestic and impressive creatures…. |
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Caribbean Sea Fishes [Download] $6.99 An authentic underwater photohunting simulator…. |
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Everblue 2 $39.99 Manufacturer’s Description Everblue 2 takes place in a diver’s dreamland; the clear transparent blue of the Caribbean. Capcom’s expert team of artists and designers have truly captured the wonderment and natural beauty of life beneath the waves. Fully utilising the graphical power of the PS2 they have created gorgeous coral reefs, highly detailed tropical sea-life and schools of many different spe… |
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Spirulina Flake Tropical Aquarium Fish Food – 8 oz. $9.99 This flake has been specially formulated as a best quality flake for herbivorous (plant eating) fish. Spirulina flake is recommended as a completely nutritious diet for algae feeding tropical’s and as a supplemental source of spirulina for all ornamental species. It is highly palatable and digestible, it is a completely balanced diet. These extra-large sized flakes will not cloud the water. |
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Macropodus opercularis Albino Paradise Fish $6.99 Paradise Fish are relatives of gouramis and bettas that are excellent additions to the community aquarium. They have white bodies with red eyes and some red markings on their bodies. This is the original pet tropical fish; it is one of the first fish to be kept in an aquarium. Paradise fish are very hardy, and will tolerate a wide variety of water conditions. Paradise fish are anabantids, and have a labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric oxygen. They prefer slow-moving water. They are not picky eaters, and will accept almost any foods they are offered. Paradise fish have been known to be territorial, so be careful when keeping them in a community aquarium as they may harass small or timid fish. They are best kept in a species tank or with medium to large, hardy community species. They are also notorious jumpers, so be sure you have a tight-fitting lid! |
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Tropical Mist Conditioner – 8 oz. $4.99 Special mist spray maintains terrarium humidity, enriches your reptile pet’s skin with aloe vera, emollients, and vitamins, and enhances your pet’s natural color. Ideal for tropical, humidity-loving reptile and amphibian species. Simply spray your pet and its enclosure once daily. |
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Repti-Glo Tropical Lamp – 26W $14.99 Tropical herps will appreciate the rays flowing from this 5.0 Compact Fluorescent bulb. Capable of running in standard incandescent sockets, UVB pours from this bright bulb in just the right quantities to sustain tropical species used to living under light-gobbling leaves and high humidity environments. This important radiation helps calcium absorption, while the UVA light also emitted helps stimulate your herp’s appetite and reproductive behavior. Effective at a range of 12″ |
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Repti-Glo Tropical Lamp – 13W $14.99 Tropical herps will appreciate the rays flowing from this 5.0 Compact Fluorescent bulb. Capable of running in standard incandescent sockets, UVB pours from this bright bulb in just the right quantities to sustain tropical species used to living under light-gobbling leaves and high humidity environments. This important radiation helps calcium absorption, while the UVA light also emitted helps stimulate your herp’s appetite and reproductive behavior. Effective at a range of 12″ |
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Tropical Fish $59.99 Tropical Fish – Wall Decal |