Hi, Eileen here. There are a lot of different terms and phrases, used in reference to saltwater and freshwater aquariums alike, that may be unfamiliar to some aquarists or that you might come across in books, magazines or your local fish store like That Fish Place/ That Pet Place. I thought it might be beneficial [...]
Jason here. Working at That Fish Place, I have many people ask me about bottom feeders that they can put into a tank with their African Cichlids. Since cichlids tend to be aggressive, it can be difficult to find suitable tankmates. A great solution to this problem is adding a Synodontis catfish species.
There are many [...]
Cory here. The invasion of the Volitan Lionfish (Pterois volitans) has many concerned for the future of fish populations in the Caribbean and off the waters of Florida. The lionfish are swallowing native baby fish at an incredible rate, leading experts to believe this will begin to thin fish populations. Along with commercial fishing, the [...]
Patty here. It’s Earth Day, and we wanted to remind you of just a few things you can do as aquarists to minimize your impact on our environment. Just a couple of things to keep in mind!
More and more, aquacultured corals and fish are available in the market. When you can, choose aquacultured frags, coral [...]
Just wanted to say thanks to all the That Fish Place/That Pet Place fans for making our 2009 Anniversary Sale a success. Thanks for everyone that showed up, and hope you enjoyed the deals, the seminars, and the fun. Check out some pics here, as well as on our Facebook page in the next few [...]
Patty here. Koi are basically colored Carp. They are descendants of Asian and Central European Carp originally domesticated and used as food in China and Southeast Asia. Their hardy nature and adaptability made them easy to propagate and transport to new locations. Beginning over a thousand years ago, Asian breeders were selectively breeding these fish [...]
What would the world be like without pets? A new bill proposed in House could make this a reality. All pet owners should be aware of a pending federal government resolution. HR669 stands for House Resolution 669 which is designed to change the way the government classifies non-native species. If passed into law it will [...]
Hey Everyone! Patty here. Thought I’d take a minute to highlight some of the new and interesting things we’ve gotten in this week in the fish room. With the Anniversary Sale coming this week, I’m sure there will be more to see and buzz about for the weekend, but here is a look at just [...]
In past blogs (here and here), we’ve gone over the basics of the Latin scientific naming system. Now, with spring and pond season just around the corner, it’s time to discuss a different naming system – Japanese Koi Nomenclature. Koi are considered some of the most valuable ornamental fish in some parts of the world [...]
It’s that time of the year again folks. Time for the biggest sale of the year, from the largest pet store in the world: That Fish Place/That Pet Place. This year, we’ve got over 15,000 items up to 50% off, not including our world famous Tent Sale: featuring a big top full of DIY projects [...]
