Recent content by orectolobus

In 1990, the family Siganidae was revised and the genus Lo was "demoted" to subgenus status - it is now a subgenus of the genus Siganus. Cheers!

Hey You Kiwis out there: What is the marine fish hobby like in your magnificent country? Is there a good selection of fish available? Are there active marine societies in some of the larger cities? Any info on the hobby on the South Island would be greatly appreciated! My wife, Janine, is a...

Oh, I forgot to mention temperature: I think the low 80's is fine! In fact, I am sure they will do OK in the mid-80's, it will just mean having to feed them more to keep them plump. It is regularly found at these types of temps in the wild. Thanks again for the interest!!! Let me know how it...

Dear Fellow Fathead Fanatics: Nothing has been published on the reproductive behavior of this little gem. Like other anthias, it is probably a pelagic spawner (even though it differs from most other anthias in its behavioral characteristics). In most cases, I think acquiring a smaller, less...

While I've never seen them form large shoals in the wild, they may do so in the aquarium if provided with adequate space. As my article says, they do form larger shoals in some locations, although I've only observed them in smaller groups in the wild. The most I've ever seen in one aquarium is...