Aquarium Fish International - July 2010

FEATURES
24 MORAYS WITH MASS APPEAL
There are many things to consider before placing a moray in your aquarium.
By Scott W. Michael

32 POPULAR PLECOS
These popular loricariids are often misunderstood.
By Stephen G. Noble

38 CREATURES OF COMFORT
Whether they prefer cool or warm water, fish need the proper temperatures to thrive.
By David A. Lass

42 BREEDING THE "KING OF AQUARIUM FISH"
If conditions are right, you can breed these amazing fish - and they make great parents.
By Dick Au

50 VISUAL PERCEPTION IN FISH
Almost all fish have eyes; many of them can see quite well.
By D.M. Recktenwalt

92 FEEDING DIFFERENT CORALS
How do soft and hard corals differ, and how are those differences reflected in their foods and feeding?
By Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D.

100 SHARKS AT HOME
Keeping sharks is a challenge that should only be pursued by experienced hobbyists.
By Maddy Hargrove

112 PEACOCK PROUD
The popular peacock cichlid Aulonocara stuartgranti comes in a variety of color morphs - all of which should be kept separate.
By Mike Wickham

116 THE FIGHT AGAINST CYANOBACTERIA
It is possible to get rid of bluegreen algae in your aquarium - but it's not easy.
By Radek Bednarczuk

COLUMNS
6 Freshwater Q&A
12 The Aquabotanist
16 Reef Aquarist
20 Adventures in Fish Breeding
56 What's New?
62 Secrets to Society Success
64 Saltwater Q&A
66 FishKidz
144 Aquarist's Notebook: Attaching Plants to Wood/Fish Chat

DEPARTMENTS
2 Editor's Corner
22 Aquabits
23 FishChannel.com
67 Product Showcase & Reader Reward
127 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
130 Online Marketplace
138 Dealer & Classified Advertising
140 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
142 Ad Index

FAMA
From the pages of Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
69 Species Profile: Painted Sweetlips (Diagramma pictum)
70 AquaticMaestro
72 Wet Vet
76 Sand Mail
80 Popular Freshwater Tropicals
84 Reef Notes
88 Freshwater Forum
126 In the Fish Room

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