Yellow Tang larvae and fine-tuning of molecular identification
First feeding yellow tang larva shipped to the University of Florida from the Columbus Zoo and AquariumDr. Tom Waltzek of the University of Florida has been instrumental in helping us…
Porkfish Protocol – Rising Tide’s First Commercial Species
One of the early successes of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative was the development of a large-scale rearing protocol for porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus). During the first few rearing trials of…
Lancer Dragonet- A model for things to come
After graduating from Florida Institute of Technology with my PhD I needed a break from papers and writing. I decided to spend some time in the water, just lying on…
Success with a model species – the ocellated dragonet
As a major participant of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative, University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is attempting to raise small-egg, pelagic spawning species that many would consider impossible. Surgeonfish…
Schooling Bannerfish…so close!
Eric Cassiano releasing eggs and larvae from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium into the rearing tank after acclimation.Forty one days ago, after receiving a shipment of eggs from Paul Rinehart…
Eggs and Larvae from Public Zoos and Aquariums
Discovery Reef at the Columbus Zoo: Public displays such as this provide an incredible opportunity to observe volitional reproduction of marine ornamental fishes. Photo by Ramon Villaverde.The Rising Tide Conservation…
Rising Tide Conservation
Coral reefs face growing challenges including ocean acidification, warming ocean temperatures, pollution, and over-exploitation. Presenting coral reef habitats and inhabitants is important for public education about these challenges. Challenges faced…
SILVER MOONY | Monodactylus argenteus
SILVER MOONY Captive Bred Silver Moony Ready to go Home to ColumbusThis species showed up in one of our first shipments from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in very low numbers…
KORAN ANGELFISH | Pomacanthus semicirculatus
KORAN ANGELFISH Captive Bred Koran Angelfish at the University of FloridaThe Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is proud to announce that we have successfully raised Koran angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, to the juvenile…
OCELLATED DRAGONET | Synchiropus ocellatus
OCELLATED DRAGONET Success With a Model SpeciesAs a major participant of the Rising Tide Conservation Initiative, University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is attempting to raise small-egg, pelagic spawning species that…