Home >> January, 2009

Blackwater Tanks and Water Conditioners – Common Aquarium Questions

Posted on: Friday, January 30th, 2009 in: Common Aquarium Questions

As aquarists, we want our aquariums to be the best environment possible to support the beautiful fish, plants and inverts we love. One recent email presented a FAQ topic that may be helpful to some of you out there on the topic of water conditioning.Mike asked:
What water conditioner would you recommend to replicate the water [...]

Another Fish Nerd Vacation – The Toronto Zoo

Posted on: Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 in: Fun Stuff

Hi folks,
Desiree’s blog about fish nerd vacations brought back memories of a trip I’ve taken recently. In October of last year I was fortunate enough to find myself in our neighboring country to the north. On our way to Montreal to visit a friend, my girlfriend and I stopped at the Toronto Zoo that [...]

Conservation Update: Oriental Weatherfish (Dojo Loach, Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) established on the Iberian Peninsula; Food Trade Decimating Reef Fish off Southeast Asia

Posted on: Monday, January 26th, 2009 in: Aquariums and Fish in the News, Invasive Species

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here.
Two articles addressing fresh water and marine fish conservation issues were published this week:
Oriental Weatherfishes in Spain
According to an article in Biological Invasions, the Oriental Weatherfish (native to eastern Russia, south and Southeast Asia) is now well established throughout Spain’s Ebro River delta, and has a foothold in the Onyar River as [...]

Fish Nerd Vacations: How a Marine Biologist Spends Time Off

Posted on: Friday, January 23rd, 2009 in: Fun Stuff

Hey Fish Bloggers!
Desiree here.
It’s the dead of winter….so invariably my thoughts go to planning my summer vacation.  Some fortunate colleagues of mine have already taken winter retreats to Florida or elsewhere.  But as I pour over maps and travel catalogs, and look at pictures from those friends in Florida, I have realized that you can’t [...]

Finding Love the Anglerfish Way – Anglerfish breeding

Posted on: Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 in: Aquarium Livestock, Fun Stuff

Melisa here. Well, it is that time of the year again. It’s a bit chilly these days. What better to do than snuggle with the one you love or find someone to love…right?
The Anglers and frogfish that are commonly kept in our aquariums have much less complicated rituals.  Just before mating (usually 8-12 hours before), the [...]

Anemone Movement and Freeze Dried Fish Food – Common Aquarium Questions

Posted on: Monday, January 19th, 2009 in: Common Aquarium Questions

Back for another installment of FAQs submitted to Marinebio@thatpetplace.com!  Here are two questions we hear pretty often.  We’re here to help, so keep the questions coming.
Ryan wrote us with a common question about anemone behavior:
I have a pink-tip anemone in a seventy five gallon tank. I have had it for a couple months now and [...]

Introducing Moray Eels (Superorder Elapomorpha, Order Anguilliformes, Family Muraenidae): Natural History and Basic Care

Posted on: Friday, January 16th, 2009 in: Aquarium Livestock

Classification
More than 200 species of moray eels, all classified within the Family Muraenidae, have been described.  Like the familiar American eel, morays are considered to be true eels of the Order Anguilliformes.  The Superorder to which all eels belong, Elapomorpha, contains over 800 species, including the decidedly “un-eel like” tarpon.
Natural History
Although usually associated with tropical [...]

Update: NCPARS/That Fish Place Retail Store Frag Swap Event January 31

Posted on: Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 in: Retail Store Events

Hi, Dave here, It has been a while since I have posted a blog entry, I have busy working on some renovations and remodeling of our fish room here in our store.  The bulk of the work is now complete, and wow what a change we have made, the fish room seems HUGE now.  Anyone [...]

Clearing Cloudy Water – Common Aquarium Questions

Posted on: Monday, January 12th, 2009 in: Common Aquarium Questions, aquarium maintenance

One of our most frequently asked questions is answered below.  There tends to be a spike (pun intended) in cloudy aquarium questions after the holiday season has passed and all of the new gift aquariums get set up.  This might help if you’re a newbie!
Tom wrote:
I have a 90 gallon fresh water tank with a [...]

Scientists design aquariums for the blind

Posted on: Friday, January 9th, 2009 in: Aquariums and Fish in the News

Eileen here. The blind and visually impaired  have greater access than ever before to activities that have been off-limited in the past, but until very recently they have not been able to enjoy the beauty and activity of a colorful aquarium like the rest of us. A group of scientists is working to change this. [...]