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Maintaining Aquarium Temperatures for Fish Health

marinebioblog — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:11:23 +0000

Maintaining proper aquarium temperatures is essential for the health and well-being of your fish. While aquarium heaters do a pretty good job at this, the probability of fluctuations from fall through spring tends to be greater and possibly more detrimental. You may not even realize how much the temperature of the water changes through the More >

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Maintaining Aquarium Temperatures for Fish Health

Predatory Pacu in Papua New Guinea?

marinebioblog — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:44:46 +0000

A few days ago, I came across a curious story in the aquatic news feed regarding fatalities of local swimmers/fishermen in Papua New Guinea. Though the reported fatalities occurred in 2001, the unusual events drew famous monster fish angler Jeremy Wade to Oceania to investigate and nab one of the possible culprits. There were apparently two More >

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Predatory Pacu in Papua New Guinea?

Catfish From the Rift Lakes

marinebioblog — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:42:23 +0000

We all know how colorful African Cichlids are, but did you know that there are also other fish in the rift lakes like catfish, crabs, eels? We are going to talk about some cats this time around. I have kept plecos with most of my African Cichlids and most other people do too, but fish More >

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Catfish From the Rift Lakes

Marimo – the Tale of Mysterious “Moss Ball” Colonies

marinebioblog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:58:59 +0000

A few years ago our plant suppliers introduced new items for sale that were just too fun and interesting to pass up. They were simply called moss balls. If ever there was an aquarium plant with personality, this would be it. They have a certain character, and can almost become like a pet in the More >

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Marimo – the Tale of Mysterious “Moss Ball” Colonies

Hatching Triops as Pets

marinebioblog — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:01:13 +0000

Every generation grew up with their alternative pets – ant farms, Sea Monkeys, pet rocks, Tamagochi’s, Furbies – but there are still others out there that are just waiting to lure in the next generation. One of my favorites of these is one that, in my opinion, doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves; they More >

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Hatching Triops as Pets

Holiday Gift Ideas for Aquarium Hobbyists

marinebioblog — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:56:50 +0000

Sometimes shopping for that special someone can be rough, especially if your special someone’s favorite past time is aquarium keeping. You may not know what they already have or what they need, or what they use on a regular basis. Here are a few suggestions sure to please the budding fish lovers or seasoned aquarium keepers More >

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Aquarium Hobbyists

Growing Green – Live Mosses for Aquariums

marinebioblog — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:41:05 +0000

I love a green aquarium…not green in the algae-covered, pea soup kind of way, but green as in dense with varying colors and textures of aquatic plants. We all know that there are many types of aquarium plants, from slow growing Anubias to massive Echinodorus, but one of the often overlooked groups is the mosses. More >

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Growing Green – Live Mosses for Aquariums

My Experience with the Red-breast Acara, Laetacara dorsigera

marinebioblog — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:49:23 +0000

Hi, Jose here. When I was younger, I was looking for something that would light up the bottom of my 30 gallon South American tank. I did a little research and found a picture of a curviceps…I got really excited because from what I found they were pretty little fish. I purchased a trio of Dwarf Acara More >

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My Experience with the Red-breast Acara, Laetacara dorsigera

Keeping Tropical Fish in Outdoor Ponds – Dangers and Preparing for the End of the Summer Season

marinebioblog — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:02:12 +0000

Hi, Jose here. Last time, I blogged about keeping tropicals outside and how the sunlight, natural foods and warm temperatures can benefit tropical species. While the benefits are great, there are also some cautions to consider. This time I’d like to talk about some of the dangers and pests that may wreak havoc on our poor little More >

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Keeping Tropical Fish in Outdoor Ponds – Dangers and Preparing for the End of the Summer Season

Spawning Fish in the Aquarium – Raising Fry

marinebioblog — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:46:26 +0000

If you have a healthy, well-established aquarium and happy fish, there is a good possibility that you may be blessed with batches of eggs or baby fish from time to time. A common question our customers pose is “What do I have to do for them?” That’s a question that can have several different answers. As More >

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Spawning Fish in the Aquarium – Raising Fry