As expected, the layers continue to unfold in the CIS bankruptcy case and today’s 174 page motion was a doozie! If you’re not up to speed on what’s transpired thus far or just need a refresher, read the initial article…
The End of an Era? Live Aquaria
If you’ve been in the reef hobby in the past 3 decades, you know Live Aquaria (LA) well. I remember Flying Fish Express (FFE) was my go-to online store, back before etail was as big as it is today. Live…
Clarki X Ocellaris Clownfish is a Really Neat Hybrid
Hybrid clownfish are usually the purview of wild collected livestock but Ocean, Reefs, & Aquariums has a long track record of interesting clownfish crosses. Whether intentional like the blood orange clownfish or accidental like any number of their clarki and…
PETCO Sells LiveAquaria to Holding group owned by Tropical Fish International
LiveAquaria, the popular business to consumer website providing live corals and fish to both saltwater and freshwater hobbyists, was purchased by California-based Tropical Fish International. Tropical Fish International (TFI) is a large wholesaler of livestock with its main operations located…
LiveAquaria Under New Ownership Following Sale by PetCo
LiveAquaria is one of the oldest online marine aquarium livestock companies that has been setting the bar in the United States for over twenty years. Five years ago LiveAquaria was acquired by PetCo as part of the Drs. Foster &…
Black Belt Yellow Tang is a Fun Remix of the Iconic Reef Fish
The Black Belt Yellow Tang is an interesting variant of Zebrasoma flavescens that was first brought to our attention from a specimen acquired by LiveAquaria two years ago. What makes the yellow tang so supremely iconic is its stark yellow…
Rare Liopropoma latifasciatum Spotted in the Diver’s Den
The blackstripe basslet is a very uninspired name for a little fish we just spotted in the Diver’s Den that deserves a moniker a whole lot more inspired. Better known as Liopropoma latifasciatum to the initiated rare fish fanciers, the pale colored…
RARE Platinum Gramma Dejongi Variant Already Sold on LiveAquaria
The Platinum Gramma dejongi is not only the first captive bred variant of a gramms, it’s also the only one we know of for all basslets. The highly desirable Gramma dejongi from Cuba has had a wild ride over the…
The Peppermint Angelfish at LiveAquaria
What can we say about the peppermint angelfish today, that we haven’t covered in extensive and repeated articles about this illustrious species? Since 2006 we’ve taken every opportunity to bring you stories on our all-time favorite group of reef dwellers,…
The First Aquarium Pitcairn Angelfish is Ready for Prime Time
Pitcairn Island is one of the most pristine and remote marine environments and while it may be the namesake of Genicanthus spinus, thankfully this fish has been found somewhere a little more accessible. The single Pitcairn Angelfish specimen was collected…
