“The time has come for the entire aquarium industry to come together to help save the Hawaiian aquarium fishery,” says PIJAC.
PIJAC Asks For Aquatic Defense Fund Support
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News & Notes Articles
Heros Act Provisions Threaten Pet Ownership
Interstate pet trade at risk: “Making tropical pets or saltwater fish illegal to transport into the Midwest makes no logical sense,” says PIJAC, outlining one possible outcome of proposed expansion of FWS oversight and scope.
Surrender, Don’t Release: JRAAR Events Aim to Help Exotic Pet Owners
Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? If so, bring your pet to one of several Habitattitude Exotic Pet Surrender Events scheduled around the state of Wisconsin this fall. Area organizations will be accepting fish, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and aquarium plants—no questions asked.
Let’s Focus on Fish: Omega Sea’s 2020 Photo Contest
The 10th Annual Omega One Photo Contest is officially open for entries. Thirteen lucky winners will receive a coveted spot in the glossy, globally distributed Omega One® Calendar – PLUS free fish food for an entire year! So start snapping, the contest closes October 1st, 2020.
Confirmed: Petco to Sell LiveAquaria to Third Party
Celebrating its 20th anniversary during July 2020, LiveAquaria is about to enter a new chapter as parent company Petco announces a transition to new ownership for the aquarium livestock company.
Brazil’s Fish Exports Are Opening Up!
The updated rules will fundamentally change aquarium fish exports from Brazil going forward and are anticipated to greatly expand the diversity of species legally available to aquarium hobbyists around the globe.
From the UK: Consider The Fate of Your Local Fish Shop
“It’s a disease that is ravaging our vulnerable, and if we aren’t careful it’ll ravage our beloved stores too. Let’s do what we can to keep them going while we stay safe, okay?” – Practical Fishkeeping Editor Nathan Hill
Aquarists: Do Not Try Your Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent COVID-19
Some fish medications contain chloroquine phosphate or other forms of chloroquine, but the active ingredients are in a different form from those intended for human use and can be poisonous if ingested by people. These products may also have additional ingredients that support the intended use, but that can be harmful to humans.
Retail Aquarium Stores React to Pandemic
The escalating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt by local fish stores and aquarium retailers around the US. Starting this week, announcements of curbside pickup, delivery options, limited hours and even temporary closures of retail spaces started showing up on social media.
Interzoo 2020 Will Be Postponed
“Postponing Interzoo is a challenging, but necessary step. For the sake of the industry and to serve its interests in the best possible way, we see no other solution”, explains Norbert Holthenrich, President of Germany’s Pet Trade and Industry Association.
