Jan. 5 -- They may be shrimps, but they pack a powerful punch. The so-called smasher variety of the mantis shrimp attacks by whamming down the lower edge of its dull, calcified claw with such speed, ...

ENTERING MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM, you might be inclined to visit the celebrated southern sea otters first, or perhaps those ultra-shiny sardines (a solid choice, given the canning history of the area), ...

As a board-certified fish veterinarian, I am well-versed with the important role a plant-specific substrate plays for supporting aquarium plant growth. Rather than using sand or gravel, these ...

Filled with live plants, substrates, and glimmering schools of fish, a perfectly curated aquarium is an awe-inspiring art form. But the best aquarium pets that aren’t fish prove that our finned ...

With bad attitudes, huge appetites and lightning-quick claws that pack the power of a gunshot, mantis shrimp are the last thing anyone wants in their fish tank. Just ask the frustrated scientists at ...

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