Hi, Desiree here.
Have you ever stopped to think where we’d be if the internet didn’t exist? Probably stuck at the library. (Believe it or not they DO still exist!) But, although I am a fan of books and the knowledge they contain, the information in them can be out-dated as soon as it’s printed. These [...]
Hi folks, Brandon here. I recently re-read my article on the Candiru, and their strange relationship with humans reminded me of another strange relationship between two aquatic creatures. Some of my favorite marine animals are sea cucumbers, a type of echinoderm related to sea stars and sea urchins. There are varying types of sea cucumbers, [...]
Hey cichlid fans, Jose here again. I want to share a little story about the first time I tried to mix Centrals with Africans and Madagascars. This is just an experience that I had when I was much younger, and I DO NOT condone my actions, nor am I proud of how I handled the [...]
The possibility of encountering and getting to use new gadgets is definiately one of the coolest perks in working at That Fish Place. Particularly in the aquarium hobby, lots of technology is constantly being developed to make things easier.
The most recent example of this has come in from a new vendor for us: Aquatic Life.
Several [...]
Hey everyone! Recently I was forwarded this article by a friend that I really found to be a good read. It almost made me feel like I felt when I read those little paperback serial stories as a kid. I really can’t wait to hear more about this and see a plethora of photos when [...]
Cory here. Live rock is an important piece to the reef tank puzzle, without it the aquarium never seems to be complete. It is amazing to see what one can do with some rock and an aquarium. Whether a massive 1000 gallon reef or a 5 gallon nano tank, live rock plays the role of [...]
The Fish Room has been buzzing lately with all the talk of the new wizziwigs in stock. We’ve set up a new system for the wizziwigs, every shipment is being scrutinized for wizziwigs and wizziwigs have been a big part of the lunchtime conversations. The past few weeks have been all about the wizziwigs.
By now, [...]
Brandon here. Now that pond season is over, lots of aquarists are looking for the opportunity for those aquatic green thumbs to keep busy all winter long. Much of the time planted set-ups are overlooked for the more elaborate (and more expensive) saltwater reef tanks. I personally find a lot of enjoyment in keeping my [...]
Hey cichlid fans, Jose here. We are going to profile dimidiochromis compressiceps the “Malawi eye biter”. Found throughout Lake Malawi this species inhabits the open water. It is also a large predator. One interesting method of hunting is the way they ambush prey. Dimidiochromis compressiceps uses its compressed body to hide in beds of reeds [...]
Click: Introducing a Catfish Fancier’s Dream: the Frog Mouth or Angler Catfish, Chaca bankanensis – Part 1, to read the first part of this article.
The Natural Habitat
The waters in which the frog mouth naturally dwells are almost always located within rainforests, and are quite acidic and soft (”black water”, in the trade). This habitat supports [...]
