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Now here's the big news... We have aquacultured this unique, amazing and not commonly seen fish here our state-of-the-art hatchery in Los Angeles, California! Next bomb up, we're the first to do it on a commercial level in the United States! Our dedicated team of biologists have been working...

In the warm, sun-drenched waters that span from Micronesia to the Red Sea, vibrant coral reefs are home to one of aquarium keeping's most iconic species: the Bulb Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) a sentinel of symbiosis and adaptation. In their natural state, Bulbs thrive in habitats ranging from...

A clean fish tank is a very satisfying sight and keeping it this way takes a multi-pronged approach. You need to keep up on the water changes and filter maintenance and physical cleaning is a job you can't neglect either. Luckily, there is a wide variety of critters who can help with this last...

Red Hawkfish are a captivating addition to marine aquariums, known for their vibrant coloration and unique perching behavior. Red Hawkfish enjoy perching on rocks and corals to survey their surroundings, so provide plenty of rockwork. For continued health, it is best to provide a varied diet of...

So, what is a Brain coral? For the purpose of today's article, we just mean “Open Brain Corals” or all of the species from the genus Lobophyllia that are commonly seen in your Local Fish Store. Take care if you use the name Brain Coral, as there are lots of different corals that use this common...

Plate Corals are a beautiful and unique addition to a reef aquarium, offering both aesthetic appeal and a relatively straightforward care regimen. By providing appropriate water conditions, lighting, and flow, as well as monitoring their health and feeding needs, aquarists can enjoy the presence...

Regal Angelfish are found throughout the shallow tropical seas of the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean including the Red Sea. They will have slightly different color forms based on where they are caught, with the most brilliant orange and yellow ones usually coming from the Red Sea. Regardless of...

Outside of the aquarium world, Liopropoma multilineatum is known as the “many-lined” or “muliti-lined” Perch or Basslet. Inside the aquarium world, it is most often called the Multilineatum Basslet. Less frequently, it gets called the Yellow (or Yellow Lined) Sea Perch. It is a member of the...

The Redhead Goby, a charming inch-long fish, captivates with its fuzzy red heads, vivid green eyes, and endearing roly-poly bodies. These adorable creatures seem to have won their way straight into our affections. Typically dwelling among the branches of Stylophora Coral, they form small groups...

The Cirrhilabrus Wrasses are known for their stunning colors and resilience. Among them, the Yellow Band Velvet Fairy Wrasse stands out as particularly amazing. These wrasses thrive on a diverse diet, including frozen meaty foods, marine pellets, and occasional Nori Seaweed for variety. Due to...

As of right now, (April 2024) the vast majority of Angelfish available to the home aquarist are wild caught, a practice we support when sustainably done and one that is vital to the well-being of many small, impoverished communities in the countries where ornamental fish export can be done. On...

The Tristis Tang has a striking appearance with a black body that will develop vibrant yellow and blue markings as they grow. They require a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter. Offer them a variety of Nutramar Nori, frozen foods enriched with spirulina, and high-quality pellets. Tristis...

Zoanthids. Love them or love them, these stunning little colonial polyps are often the first “coral” any of us keep and for good reason. They come in a dazzling variety of colors and patterns, many if not most of them are quite hardy and some are even spread quickly. They can be propagated...

The Master Scolymia Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral prized by reef aquarium enthusiasts for its stunning appearance and relatively easy care requirements. Place Scolymia Coral in the lower to middle part of the aquarium, preferably on a sandy substrate or securely attached to rock...

The Humpnose Unicorn Tang is a gorgeous fish that also gets called the Humphead Tang and Humpnose Unicornfish. Their Scientific name is Naso tuberosus, Naso for nose; many of the fish in this genus have noses that are unique, and this one's nose is well, tuberous. The other fish in the genus...

Whitecap Clownfish are characterized by their vibrant orange bodies, blue hues and distinct white head caps, which give them a unique and striking appearance. In aquariums, Whitecap Clownfish are relatively hardy and easy to care for, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced...

Our very own QM Labs Clownfish enjoying Nutramar Marine Complete Shots. These shots are easy to use, easily digestible and produce low waste. Nutramar Marine Complete Shots are suitable for everyday feeding for your fish, corals and other invertebrates. Sticks easily to the side of the tank or...

There are only a few fish in the genus Paracentropyge, the gorgeous P. venusta, the stunning and hyper rare P. boylei, and the subject of our article today, the starkly colored and highly underrated Paracentropyge multifasiata. More commonly called the Banded Angel, it also gets called the...

QM Labs feeds all our aquacultured clownfish Nutramar Dry Foods for their continued health. Nutramar Marine Algae & Color Boost Shots have added color enhancers and a specially formulated mix of green and red marine algae. These shots are easy to use, easily digestible and produce low waste...

We all love Angels around here, from the littlest Argi, to the biggest Emperor, there's a lot to love about all of them in the right display. The single catch to this gorgeous group of fish, is that the vast majority of them aren't trustable in our reef tanks. Even some of the Centropyge that...

The Colored Zoanthid Frags are popular choices for marine aquarium enthusiasts due to their vibrant colors, unique patterns, and relatively easy-care requirements. In aquariums, Zoanthids are valued for their ability to thrive under a range of lighting and water flow conditions, making them...

As of right now, the vast majority of all Angelfish in aquariums are still wild caught, and this includes the Majestic Angels. They are a species with excellent wild reproduction, over a diverse wild range and sustainable harvest for aquarium keeping has been happening for decades. With all that...

The Xanthotis x Griffis Hybrid Angelfish is a beautiful species being aquacultured by Bali Aquarich. This angelfish will do best in a well-established aquarium with plenty of rock formations and hiding spots. They appreciate areas with caves, crevices, and overhangs where they can retreat and...

Aurelia aurita is the scientific name (or binomial nomenclature) for one of the world's most common (and beautiful) jellyfish. They are called a few different things, among them “Moon Jelly” is probably the most common, though “Common Jellyfish” and “White Jellyfish” are also sometimes used. In...

The Coco Peel Angelfsih is a beautiful and relatively rare species of dwarf angelfish found in the Eastern Indian Ocean, particularly around the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Provide plenty of rockwork and hiding places for this Angelfish to explore and take refuge in. They appreciate a...