Species Profile: Opistognathus rosenblatti (Bluespot Jawfish)

Beautiful, exotic, unique, finicky, heart breaking. These are just a handful of words that describe the bluespot jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti). The bluespot jawfish, also called blue spotted jawfish, is found on the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean and in particular the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). The waters in this area are somewhat [...]

Species Profile: Tridacna Crocea

In the home aquarium, T. crocea clams need to be provided intense lighting from metal halides or T5HO, and need to be placed up high on the rocky structures. Also take care not to put the clam in direct flow from powerheads. Being in a strong, unidirectional flow can cause the clam to close and [...]