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Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Anemone – Clownfish and Anemone Preference

marinebioblog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:41:32 +0000

Some of the most common questions we get from customers are about the relationship between clownfish and anemones (especially after the release of a certain animated movie several years ago). Aquarists see that relationship and want to replicate it in their own aquarium, only to find that the clownfish and anemone they brought home don’t seem More >

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Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Anemone – Clownfish and Anemone Preference

Livestock Headlines – Caribbean Livestock and Banggai Sightings

marinebioblog — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:07:57 +0000

For all of those who love Banded Coral Shrimp, Peppermint Shrimp, and Arrow Crabs along with all of the other fish and invertebrates found in the Caribbean, we have some great news! Last week we received our first full shipment of livestock since the earthquake in Haiti. Even better news is the availability and prices More >

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Livestock Headlines – Caribbean Livestock and Banggai Sightings

New LED Lighting Technology Coming to TFP – Part 2

marinebioblog — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:18:36 +0000

Hi, Dave back again. In part 1 of our LED lighting series, we introduced the new Stunner and Panorama systems from Ecoxotic. In part 2, I want to tell you about another LED lighting system that we are now offering here at TFP. The Double Bright lighting system from Marineland brings the best things about LED More >

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New LED Lighting Technology Coming to TFP – Part 2

First Breeding of the Dwarf Cuttlefish in North America Announced

marinebioblog — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:53:07 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. California’s Steinhart Aquarium (a “must see, by the way”) has become the first American aquarium to breed the dwarf cuttlefish (Sepia bandensis), and the first anywhere to do so on a large scale. Marine hobbyists have reason to celebrate, as this smallest of the world’s cuttlefishes, the only one that can More >

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First Breeding of the Dwarf Cuttlefish in North America Announced

Dealing with Marine Velvet

marinebioblog — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:57:34 +0000

Hi, Cory here. One challenge often faced by aquarists is keeping your fish free of parasites and disease. If your fish become sick you have to learn how to treat them effectively. There are so many pathogens in the aquatic world, from parasites to bacteria and fungi. Probably the most common infestations that plague aquarium More >

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Dealing with Marine Velvet

Blue Spiny and Slipper Lobsters – Lobsters in the Aquarium – Part 2

marinebioblog — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:46:55 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. In Part I of this article we discussed general lobster care and took a look at the Dwarf Red or Hawaiian Reef Lobster, Enoplometopus occidentalis. Today I’ll introduce the Purple or Blue Spiny Lobster, Panulirus versicolor, and the Hawaiian Brown Slipper Lobster, Parribacus antarcticus. Purple or Blue Spiny Lobster, Panulirus versicolor Related to More >

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Blue Spiny and Slipper Lobsters – Lobsters in the Aquarium – Part 2

Depth Perception – Deep-reef Fish in the Aquarium Trade

thatpetblog — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:38:34 +0000

When most people think about where some of their favorite aquarium fish come from, they usually think of brightly colored corals and fish darting about in the sunlight. If you ask them how fish are collected, they might picture collectors snorkelling or skin-diving to the reefs to hand-collect the fish that will soon appear in More >

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Depth Perception – Deep-reef Fish in the Aquarium Trade

Atlantic Sailfin Blennies – Impressive Little Fish for Nano Reef Set-ups

marinebioblog — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:22:05 +0000

Sam here with another nano fish profile. There are lots of little fish that are ideal for nano aquariums. The small sizes of these set-ups are the perfect way to really appreciate these tine fish that can get lost in larger tanks. A very curious and interesting fish is the Atlantic Sailfin Blenny, Emblemaria pandionis. This More >

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Atlantic Sailfin Blennies – Impressive Little Fish for Nano Reef Set-ups

Electronic Monitors – Serious Equipment for Serious Aquarists

marinebioblog — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:44:31 +0000

Hey everyone, Justin here. Working on the sales floor, I answer questions from customers each day about testing equipment. which to use, how accurate and easy the kits are, and lots of other specifics. Today I’d like to shed a little light on testing and monitoring tools, especially the electronic monitoring tools available to aquarists. There are several More >

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Electronic Monitors – Serious Equipment for Serious Aquarists

NCPARS/TFP Winter Frag Swap 2010 Wrap-up

marinebioblog — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:52:23 +0000

For those of you who weren’t able to attend this year’s TFP/NCPARS Winter Frag Event, you missed a great time! Over a 6 hour period on that frigid Saturday (Jan. 30), our retail store was what can only be described as a reef geek’s dream. What spends most of the year as our pond fish and plant More >

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NCPARS/TFP Winter Frag Swap 2010 Wrap-up