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Marine Articles
New Freeze-Dried Cyclops from San Francisco Bay Brands
Freeze-Dried Cyclops are an all-natural food for small fish, baby fish, and reef aquariums. They are freeze-dried to naturally preserve their nutritional value and are just as nutritious as live but do not require cultivation or refrigeration.
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.
New Waterbox Peninsula Mini All-In-One Aquarium
Starphire Ultra-Clear™ Glass and a full glass rear wall and overflow are just some of the features of the new Waterbox Peninsula Mini all-in-one aquariums for freshwater and saltwater applications.
First Captive Breeding of the “Freshwater” Top Hat Blenny
Pei-Sheng Chiu, an assistant researcher at the Mariculture Research Center, Fisheries Research Institute, Taiwan, documents the captive spawning & rearing of this species known for very “flexible” salinity requirements.
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.
Aqueon’s New Edgelit Cube Aquarium
The Edgelit has built-in LEDs on the bottom frame that illuminate the edges of the aquarium – giving you a unique way to display your fish.
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.