Cyanide Fish Collection
Dec 7th
If you’ve ever had to catch a fish out of your aquarium (or watched the employees at your fish stores catch the fish for you to take home), you can probably appreciate how difficult it can be. These are in relatively small glass or acrylic boxes however; catching a fish from its own home turf is exponentially more difficult! Back when the marine aquarium trade was first gaining popularity in the mid-20th century, collection was usually laid at the feet of local islanders and fishermen, especially in the small Indo-Pacific island communities that may have had little other source of income. They naturally tried to optimize their collection and profits, but unfortunately this often came at the cost of the animals they were retrieving. Techniques like blast fishing (discussed in a May 2010 blog) and the use of cyanide became common. While not as physically destructive as blast fishing and bombs, cyanide collection was just as deadly. It is now illegal and banned in many areas, but enforcement can be spotty in these isolated areas and some of these irresponsible practices still occur. More >
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Loading ...Holiday Gift Ideas for Aquarium Hobbyists
Nov 30th
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 of the family.
Let’s get the obvious choice out of the way. You could play it safe with a TFP gift card. Purchase the card for any amount and allow the recipient to spend at his or her leisure.
Maybe you have a child that has expressed an interest in keeping fish, or you have a friend who may not have the time for a real tank, but would enjoy a low maintenance pet. A betta set-up may be the perfect gift solution! With several new and attractive bowl habitats available, setup is quick, easy, and fun. The Tetra Waterfall Globe is an excellent option, and it includes simple filtration and LED lighting. Betta Treasures are basic bowls that sit on lovely sculpted pedestals (I’m partial to the seahorse trio) that look great at home or in the office, no cords necessary. Top off the gift by taking the recipient out to pick out a beautiful, easy to care for betta and maybe some decor to adorn their new bowl. More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...That Fish Place – That Pet Place Display Tanks – Late 2011
Nov 25th
Here at That Fish Place – That Pet Place, our retail store display tanks are ever-changing. Whether we add some new livestock, hook up the latest equipment or simply get bored with what’s out there, our tanks are in a constant state of flux. This blog takes a look at a few of these displays, and points out a couple highlights about their designs and the staff whom maintain them here at the store. As always, if you have any questions or comments regarding specifics or anything else about the tanks, feel free to shoot us an email at marinebio@thatpetplace.com or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter.
Matt’s 34 gal. AquaEuro Nano Reef Setup
Maintained by
Floor Supervisor Matt Maurer
Unique Equipment
Livestock Highlights
Maurer’s Reef is highlighted by a pair of mated Seahorses
Doug’s 65 gal. 250 Red Sea Max SPS Tank
Set up and Maintained By
Floor Supervisor Doug Fries
Unique Equipment
Standard Lighting and Filtration from Max 250 Aquarium- Bigger protein skimmer to support corals – Super Reef Octopus LX1000S HOB Skimmer
- Upgraded Giesemann Bulbs
- 2 Vortech MP40 Pumps for improved circulation
- TAAM Poly Media Reactor for dosing
Livestock Highlights
- Lots and lots of coral: Acropora sp., Montipora sp., Pocillopora sp., Frogspawn, Green Hairy Mushrooms, Various Zoanthid sp., Purple Star Polyps
- Blue & Orange Crocea Clam
- Male and Female Onyx Percula Clownfish, Male and Female Lyretail Anthias, Starry Blenny, Six Line Wrasse
Cory’s 55 Gallon Freshwater Planted Community Tank
Maintained by
Aquatics expert Kory Stahl
Unique Equipment
- 48 in. Marineland Reef Capable LED System
- Marineland C360 Canister Filter
- Koralia Evolution 550 for circulation
Livestock Highlights
Cory’s gorgeous planted tank is highlighted by a wealth of aquatic plants. Including Pearl Grass, Water Sprites and a Tiger Lotus. The community fish setup includes a koi freshwater angel and various tetras.
Check our our Facebook page for additional pictures of all of our store displays, past and present. We’ll highlight updates to our larger displays in a later blog.
Have a great holiday!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Growing Green – Live Mosses for Aquariums
Nov 9th
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. These colonies of simple, prehistoric plants have a special niche in the aquarium when it comes to aquascaping, and they’re also really useful to many types of fish. Here’s a little primer on common mosses for aquariums and what they can bring to your tank.
About Mosses
Mosses aren’t like other plants. They’re simpler in structure, lacking roots and the thick vascular leaves of true plants. These plants don’t blossom or produce seeds. Most mosses reproduce with spores, relying on moisture to fertilize and create the next generation. Aquatic mosses simply spread, creating new plants with their existing vegetation, so a small portion can populate a vast area. Simply place or anchor small bits or strands where you want them to grow and, under the right conditions, you’ll have lush mounds in just a few short weeks. More >
(+2 rating, 2 votes) Loading ...Recent Aquatic News – Three-eyed Fish Found and Other Stories
Nov 3rd
Over the past few weeks, there have been lots of great news stories about aquariums, fish and the ocean – too many to each get their own blog! Some are funny, some amazing, some sad. Here is a run-down of some of my favorites from the aquatic sphere.
Beluga to Reunite with Mariachi Band
This is one of the older stories, from the ancient history of August, but I am in love with the video that sparked it. A mariachi band was playing for a wedding at the Mystic Aquarium back in July and had a jam session with the aquarium’s resident Beluga, Juno. The aquarium reunited the band with its new fan at a cocktail party. The party is long gone, but that adorable video is still around! More >
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