Nathan Hill makes some observations about the nature of hybrid fish and the potential harm they can cause.
Are hybrids just harmless fun?
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Marine Articles
Aquarama 2015 to Bring Together Public and Home Aquarium Industries
A major aquatics industry expo held biennially in Singapore, has recently announced a move intended to foster closer ties between ornamental fish industry members and those in public aquaria
How to estimate the size aquarium needed for a given species of fish
There is no hard and fast rule regarding the space needs for fish in captivity. Jay Hemdal presents a method to more accurately assess the space needs of our fish instead of just “guessing”.
Forbidden Species: The Lure and Perils of Illegal Aquarium Fishes
…there are political action groups here and in Europe that would like to see an end to all forms of pet keeping, and they are supporting an anti-invasive species agenda because it is a chink in the armor that they can exploit…
Aquaculturing Tropical Fish in Israel’s Desert
Despite the arid environment, Arava Research and Development Center in Israel produces captive-bred freshwater and marine aquarium fish, mainly for the European market.
Friday Photospread – How To: Count Fish Eggs
A step-by-step method to get your own precise egg counts from fish spawns.
CORAL and AMAZONAS – Table of Contents Mission Complete!
The best news of all: The majority of these articles can be accessed through the Reef to Rainforest Back Issue Archives, in both print and digital formats.
Initial Testing of the Hydrowizard
Jay Hemdal looks at the Hydrowizard for generating aquarium circulation and flow in large scale public aquarium applications.
Nikon AW100 Coolpix underwater camera
Jay Hemdal tries out the Nikon AW100 Coolpix underwater camera for aquarium photography.
John G. Shedd Aquarium – Chicago
Jay Hemdal revists the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
