For so many aquarists, the green mandarin fish (Synchiropus splendidus) is a must-have species. Its endearing personality, exquisite finnage, and intense coloration rarely fail to impress. Given these highly desirable traits, it has for long been among the most popular marine aquarium fishes. Thus, many thousands of specimens of this
Marine aquarium hobbyists are increasingly coming to understand what professional aquaculturists have known for decades—copepods are a superfood. This should not at all be surprising, though, in light of the major ecological role that they play in nearly every marine environment. The copepods are an astoundingly diverse group, being represented
Small plastic detritus, commonly known as ‘microplastics’, are a widespread and ubiquitous contaminant of marine ecosystems across the globe. Ingestion of microplastics by marine biota, including; mussels, worms, fish, and seabirds, has been widely reported. However, despite their vital ecological role in marine food-webs, the impact of microplastics on zooplankton
With the new year approaching very soon, many people may be wondering about what New Year’s Resolutions are worth considering. At Aquatic Live Food, we think the aquaria hobby can be an important part of a hobbyist’s life. So, we have put together a list of the New Year’s Resolutions
Zooplankton – Daphnia (or Daphnids) are members of a collection of animals that are broadly termed as “water fleas”. These are predominantly small crustaceans, and Daphnia belongs to a group known as the Daphniidae (which in turn is part of the Cladocera, relatives of the freshwater shrimp, Gammarus et al,
At Aquatic Live Food, we love plankton! So, we have compiled a list of 10 things you need to know about plankton – both zooplankton and phytoplankton! Check the list to make sure you know everything there is to know about these fascinating creatures… 1. Aquatic Live Food (ALF) supply
Aquatic Live Food loves all things aquaria and while we know most activities are fun to do, they can also be somewhat complicated. So, we are here to uncomplicate one of the most questioned methods – culturing algae. We also have video tutorials on this which you can watch via
Zooplankton may be referred to as “animal plankton” — they are organisms that are often at the mercy of the ocean’s currents, but unlike phytoplankton, are not capable of photosynthesis. Background on Plankton Plankton are largely at the mercy of the ocean’s currents, winds and waves, and don’t have much
Acclimation Guide The purpose of acclimation is simple: One of the most important aspects of a healthy aquarium is the proper acclimation of your new arrivals. The water used to pack the animal is going to be different than the water in your aquarium. For creatures used to living in
You may or may not have heard of the use of sieves in aquaculture. Sieves can be useful in many ways but many people still are not sure why and how they can use them. Here at Aquatic Live Food, we love to share our knowledge and help you find
