Fish Store Thievery Abundant Apparently
Over the last year or so, we’ve seen an increased amount of reports on people stealing from aquarium stores. Whether these increased illegal activities are a response to economic issues, hobbyists looking to exact revenge on a particular store, or people with intense aquatic addictions that just don’t know how to cope, the stores suffer [...]
Sneaking Fish Purchases Past the Old Ball and Chain
Let’s face it, our spouses aren’t always as supportive of our hobby as we’d like, especially when it comes to spending the dough. We as hobbyists have a constant desire to fill our tanks with stunning reef life, and it can get very expensive very fast. To make it all worse, the local fish store [...]
When a Local Fish Store Downsizes
Since aquarium keeping represents many unnecessary expenses for families and individuals, it often suffers severely in economic downturns. People cut back on spending for their aquariums or shut them down entirely. This in turn affects stores, which either cut back on the size and frequency of orders, let people go, or even downsize to remain [...]
More Footage from T&T Fish and Reef
Over the previous weekend, we got to spend a significant amount of time doing some fish store hopping here in the greater Houston area. While we visited several stores in the area, we took a little extra time to video the amazing livestock at that new T&T Fish and Reef. The video, which can be [...]
Vivid Aquariums is Hiring
Vivid Aquariums, one of the premiere online and storefront based aquarium stores, recently announced on their Facebook page that they are looking to do a little hiring. The position up for grabs is a full-time sales associate spot at their store in Canoga Park, California. Of course, to be considered for the job, some knowledge [...]
Aquarium Design Group Shows Off New Store, LED Lighting
Houston-based aquarium installation and maintenance company Aquarium Design Group recently showed off their new digs in a video that was originally created to show off the Current USA TrueLumen Pro LED strips. Before we discuss ADG’s new shop, which we are very excited about, we’ll describe the strips first. The TrueLumen Pro strips are simple [...]
Fish Gallery Hosting Aquarium Seminars Locally
Fish Gallery recently announced that they will be conducting aquarium-related seminars at their Houston location. The seminars are designed to educate hobbyists and potential hobbyists about a wide range of topics and are open to the general public. Both freshwater and saltwater topics will be covered, including the discussion of fish, plants, and corals. Because [...]
Local Fish Store Mixes Alcohol and Aquariums
A high end aquarium store in the city of Houston has decided to add a little more social atmosphere to the aquarium trade. Fish Gallery Houston recently announced that on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to close, customers can come in and get a free beer or soda while they shop. On top of the free [...]
Midwest Coral Farms Rescues Saltwater Fish Safe During Power Outages
Apparently the city of Chicago has been experiencing a number of blackouts in recent days due to inclement weather. As many of you know, especially those in coastal areas where hurricanes frequent, a power outage for only a few hours can spell disaster for a reef aquarium. And many aquarium keeping residents of Chicago, [...]
Man Dumps Bleach Into Store Fish Tanks
Some terrible news out of Montana. A large aquarium system at Underwater World apparently had bleach dumped into it by an unknown man. The man entered into the store, was very friendly to the store’s owner, and was seen on tape dumping a white powder into the fish tanks once the owner turned his back [...]
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