Species Spotlight

The Mighty Mower

The Mighty Mower

By Quality Marine Staff | December 12, 2024

The Tasseled Sea Hare (Aplysia sp.) got its common name from the tassels it wears and its prodigious ability to consume nuisa … Read more
Checkered All the Boxes

Checkered All the Boxes

By Quality Marine Staff | December 6, 2024

Long time readers of this space will already know we're huge fans of Pufferfish. If you've just started reading this column a … Read more
You Kuda Kept A Seahorse

You Kuda Kept A Seahorse

By Quality Marine Staff | November 27, 2024

Hippocampus kuda is one of the world's most common Seahorses. They have proven fairly easy to breed in captivity and as a res … Read more
A Most Noble and Notable Anthias

A Most Noble and Notable Anthias

By Quality Marine Staff | November 19, 2024

Regular readers in this space are used to us waxing nostalgic about all of the amazing Anthias that are available for aquariu … Read more
The Oh-So-Beautiful Bella

The Oh-So-Beautiful Bella

By Quality Marine Staff | November 7, 2024

Valenciennea bella is a beautiful Goby; part of a group we often call Sleeper or Sifter Gobies. Of the two names, Sifter is m … Read more
Ultra Anthias Arrival!

Ultra Anthias Arrival!

By Quality Marine Staff | October 22, 2024

Pseudanthias is a genus full of the most colorful, gorgeous schooling fish ever to swim. Many of them you've seen in your Loc … Read more
Absolutely Exquisite!

Absolutely Exquisite!

By Quality Marine Staff | October 14, 2024

We say Cirrhilabrus, and you say beautiful, aquarium appropriate, and peaceful! The best part is you're right on all accounts … Read more