by absadmin | Sep 11, 2023 | Aquarium Care, Education, Reefs, Saltwater
Mushroom Corals for Sale in New Jersey By Julien Napoli Mushroom Corals (green) in Absolutely Fish’s Anemone Tank. Photo by Julien Napoli Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Hexacorallia Order: Corallimorpharia Requirements: specific gravity: 1.023-1.025...
by absadmin | Jun 13, 2023 | Crustaceans, Education, Saltwater
Peacock Mantis Shrimp: Nature’s Feisty Technicolor Boxer By Jules Portnoy Shutterstock.com Despite their name, these colorful marine crustaceans are actually not shrimp at all. The order Stomatopods diverged from its relatives in the class Malacostraca approximately...
by absadmin | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Absolutely Fish was voted retailer of the year by two different trade publications. We were also awarded “Best Educated Staff”, “Best Live Animal Care”, and notably one of only two MAC certified retailers in the US. Most recently, we were honored as one of America’s...
by absadmin | Feb 7, 2023 | Aquarium Care, Education, Freshwater, Turtle
Aquatic Turtle Starter Guide By: Charlotte Maxwell BE ADVISED: The sale and purchase of turtles and tortoises is illegal within the state of New Jersey. If you wish to legally acquire a turtle you must obtain a license from the NJ Department of Fish and Wildlife and...
by absadmin | Jan 17, 2023 | Aquarium Care, Education, Freshwater
A Basic Guide to Betta Care By: Charlotte Maxwell Though popularly kept in bowls, the colorful and interactive betta is a fish that will thrive in a full-fledged aquarium under the care of beginner aquarists and advanced keepers alike. In many ways, an aquarium setup...
by absadmin | Nov 3, 2022 | Aquarium Care, Education, Freshwater
How to Care for a Betta in a Bowl By: Charlotte Maxwell Bettas are a fun, interactive, beginner-friendly fish. Our staff is passionate about their care and we believe that you will have a great time with your new pet. Here are some guidelines to make this experience...
by absadmin | Sep 14, 2022 | Aquarium Care, Education, Freshwater
Dwarf Pea Puffers – A Beginners Care Guide There are over 25 species of freshwater puffers, with the Dwarf Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) being the smallest. Hailing from India and maxing out at 1” in size the Dwarf Pea Puffer is a fan favorite in...
by absadmin | Feb 24, 2022 | Conservation, Education
One of the greatest threats to our environment today is the accumulation of rubbish in our oceans and waterways. The majority of this refuse consists of single-use plastics, waste made of a material designed not to break down over time. For more information on just...
by absadmin | Nov 12, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Education
Fish Food For Sale in New Jersey Feeding your fish can be one of the more enjoyable duties of the hobby. It is also one of the most important (along with water changes and gravel cleanings). While teaching a class on Cichlid nutrition; I was enlightened through my...
by absadmin | Mar 25, 2021 | Reefs
Controlling the Marine Reef Aquaria Pests Aiptasia pallida By: Anna Dominique G. Mariano It is well known that Aiptasia pallida, also referred to as glass anemones, are one of the most common pests found in saltwater aquaria, especially in reef tanks. It is quite easy...
