Aquarists can now replace frustrating thumbscrews commonly seen on acrylic-based filtration equipment and reactors, with easy-to-use, consistent-pressure quick release levers from Slide-Loc.
How the ESA, CITES, animal rights activists, and climate change will shape the future of aquariums.
PIJAC’s Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Likins provides an update on pending Lacey Act amendments that were passed by the House and will be considered by the Senate.
Proposed legislation will undoubtedly have severe impacts on the aquarium hobby. Savvy aquarists will not underestimate the dire consequences of failing to consider the implications for themselves, the livelihoods of those involved in the trade, and the many benefits aquariums provide to people and aquatic species.
Proposed revisions to the Lacey Act have passed in the House, are headed to the Senate, and could bring the entire pet trade and hobby to a grinding halt.
Proposed new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives could institute white lists of approved species, ban interstate transport of any species not on the white list, and create extensive new “emergency powers” for the USFWS.
Sprulina-enriched frozen brine shrimp has been staple aquarium fish fare for years. Now, Hikari has ported this same enrichment to their popular frozen Mysis shrimp!
They NYOS Foating Fish Trap builds upon an innovative methodology to trap and remove unwanted fish in an aquarium without disturbing the aquascape and other inhabitants in the fish tank.
In a retrospective look at Brine Shrimp spanning nearly a century, Jason Oneppo looks at the industry that Artemia built, as San Francisco Bay Brand Celebrated 50 Years: 1968–2018. First published in both CORAL and AMAZONAS Magazine, September/October 2018.
It is with great sadness that I am writing to let all know that Andy (Andreas) Schmidt passed away on 12/30/2021 at his home in Russia. Many will miss him as President of San Francisco Bay Brand, friend, mentor, husband, and brother.
