Burlington is considering a ban on all “exotic animals.” This ban includes fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and any animal that is not specifically exempted from the definition of “exotic animal”.
Marine Articles
NEW Fresh and Marine Dual All-In-One Aquariums from Ultum Nature Systems
Introducing the UNS Fresh and Marine Dual All-In-One System. Suitable for saltwater or freshwater use, the Dual series can be customized with a full line of add-on accessories to support a successful reef aquarium.
CaribSea’s New South Seas Arches & Shapes
CaribSea introduces new South Seas Shapes and South Seas Arches to their line of natural base rock suitable for marine, reef, and hard-water freshwater aquariums.
Restrictive LACEY Act Amendments Proposed Again
Just last spring and summer, the entire pet trade was at risk when nationwide whitelists and interstate trade restrictions were proposed to be enacted through amendments to the Lacey Act. They failed to pass, but now the Lacey Act proposals have been resubmitted and everything is right back where it started last time.
Florida FWC to Reevaluate Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Rulemaking
A wide range of industry experts and competing businesses recently joined together to stave off industry-killing whitelist proposals in the state of Florida. Such cooperation is much needed for the good of the aquarium trade at the local and national level. Image courtesy Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale.
All Hands On Deck In Florida’s FWC vs. Pet Trade Fight
Florida’s pet trade and pet owners are facing a full-on assault on their ability to keep, culture, and sell the vast majority of organisms that currently make up the pet trade. In short, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing two variations on a strict white list approach to pet trade regulation in the name of preventing future invasive species problems. These proposals may restrict the total amount of species across all subsets of the pet hobby to as few as perhaps only 200 total species across the entirety of the pet trade.
Tunze’s Newest Micro Pump: Turbelle High Jet
While Tunze’s newest micro-pump is intended as a 1:1 replacement for their Osomolator auto-top-off system, imaginative aquarists may see an endless amount of nano and pico applications for this compact and rugged 12-volt DC pump.
Tunze Debuts CarbonDoser Electronic CO2 Regulator
We first showed you a prototype of Tunze’s new aquarium cooling fan in photos from MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee. Now in production, aquarists can consider using evaporative cooling as a cost-effective option to help reduce aquarium temperatures.
Tunze’s Aquawind Eco Chic Makes Your Aquarium Cooler—Literally
We first showed you a prototype of Tunze’s new aquarium cooling fan in photos from MACNA 2022 in Milwaukee. Now in production, aquarists can consider using evaporative cooling as a cost-effective option to help reduce aquarium temperatures.
Seachem Launches “JOLT” Caffeine Dosing System For Aquarists
It’s an entirely new caffeine dosing system for the aquarist. The new Seachem “JOLT” comes in a set of two, ensuring you always have a clean caffeine delivery vessel, or allowing you to share one with a friend!