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Virtual Fish Appointments by Absolutely Fish By David O. Attention Discus Enthusiasts! Marine fishkeepers! Cichlid connoisseurs! Or any hobbyist with an interest in seeing that special species before you buy it! We have something for you… Introducing our Virtual Fish...
Best Tanganyikan Cichlids to Buy
The 5 Best Tanganyikan Cichlids By David Ogando Jr. 5. Masked Julie (Julidochromis transcriptus) As one of the minnow cichlids, Julidochromis grows to a maximum length of 6.5 cm. Possessing a vibrant blue along the edges of the fins, it will thrive with other peaceful...
Earth Day Awareness at Absolutely Fish
Aquarium Fisheries Campaign By David Ogunda Jr. On March 11th 2025, Dr. Paul Anderson of Aquarium Fisheries had the opportunity to speak with the staff of Absolutely Fish. As the founder of Aquarium Fisheries, Dr. Anderson discussed the goals of his organization; to...
Aquarium Plants to Buy in New Jersey
"Duckweed" by Jesi Herterich Lemna minor, commonly known as duckweed, is a flowering aquatic plant that floats on the tops of slow-moving or stagnant water surfaces. It is typically found in freshwater or wetland ecosystems and grows best in tropical...
Bettas to buy in New Jersey
Bettas to buy in New Jersey Written by: Aira Yzabel Manampan You've seen them in pet shops and pet retail stores, the grumpy faces staring at you through the plastic cup they arrived in. The domesticated Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish,) or Betta splendens, are...
Berghia Nudibranchs for Sale
Berghia Nudibranchs for Sale Written by: Anna Dominique G. Mariano There is a common pest anemone that gives all reef enthusiasts massive headaches. This anemone is known as Aiptasia pallida, or the glass anemone. It is incredibly easy for this pest to enter the home...
Absolutely Fish National Awards & Recognitions
Absolutely Fish National Awards & Recognitions By Patrick Donston As we enter our 25th year, I’ve been asked numerous times; “Where have we been recently?" Some of you already know the amount of teaching and speaking engagements I used to do nationally. My last...
Mushroom Corals for Sale in New Jersey
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...
Crustaceans to buy, New Jersey.
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...
America’s Greatest Fish Store
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...
Aquatic Turtle Starter Guide
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...
A Basic Guide to Betta Care
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...
How to Care for a Betta in a Bowl
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...
Dwarf Pea Puffers – A Beginners Care Guide
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 the fish...
Sustainable Conservation: a Solution for Single-Use Plastic
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...
Fish Food For Sale in New Jersey
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...
Controlling the Marine Reef Aquaria Pests Aiptasia pallida
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...
Freshwater Ich Treatment by: Robert Dixon
Freshwater Ich Treatment by: Robert Dixon Ichthyophthirius multifiliis or freshwater ich as it is more commonly known is a common protozoan parasite that has plagued the freshwater aquariums of fishkeepers for decades. In that time many different cures...
Amyloodinium ocellatum – a.k.a Oodinium a.k.a. Marine Velvet Disease
Amyloodinium ocellatum – a.k.a Oodinium a.k.a. Marine Velvet Disease If someone were to ask me what the most deadly marine disease was, one of the first things that come to mind would be Marine Velvet. Unfortunately it is not uncommon, and the dinoflagellate...
Todd’s Top 5 Predatory Fish for a Marine Aquarium
Todd’s Top 5 Predatory Fish for a Marine Aquarium What do you think of when you hear the word predatory? First thing in my mind, is a great white shark or an apex predator hunting its food source, but is there any animal which is not predatory, I think not. I have...
5 Nano Reef Fish
5 Nano Reef Fish By: Chris Fong As the hobby continues to evolve with advancements in technology ever growing nano reefs are becoming more and more popular. These setups are attractive towards most people due to their small size requirements,...
Freshwater Nano Fish
Freshwater Nano Fish Nano aquariums have been popular for quite some time. They can light up a desk or kitchen counter top and can easily be the center of attention in any room. These small...
Top 5 Frags to Buy at Absolutely Fish
Top 5 Frags to Buy at Absolutely Fish By: Eric Russo 5. Zoanthids/Palythoas Zoanthids and Paythoa buttons offer any hobbyist the opportunity to add a variety of color into their tank. They are relatively easy to maintain and will grow at a decent rate....
Plecos To Buy In New Jersey – Pelcos
Plecos To Buy In New Jersey When hobbyists hear the word pleco, images of catfish suckered onto glass and various aquatic surfaces come to mind. Unbeknownst to many newcomers in the hobby, the common pleco is not the only loricariid in the Amazon, or our store for...
The Essential Top 10 Reef Cleaners
The Essential Top 10 Reef Cleaners by Glenn Laborda The modern reef tank has evolved. In the past, a perspective reef keeper would have to go to a local fish store or stores to learn and purchase supplies for their reef. Today, there is literally huge shows and...
Oh No! Algae?!
Oh No! Algae?! written by Paul Pinto Getting an outbreak of algae is definitely one of, if not the most annoying problem you can encounter when running a planted aquarium. Algae comes in many different shapes and forms from free floating green algae that will...
The importance of water changes in the home aquarium
The importance of water changes in the home aquarium by Christopher Fong photo provided by Absolutely Fish Water changes provide many benefits to most home aquariums by adding essential minerals/elements and removing organic/inorganic toxins that can...
Fancy Goldfish Trending Now!
Fancy Goldfish Trending Now written by Mike De Olivera The fancy goldfish has always been the classic beginner fish. Many fish-keepers have been introduced to the hobby by winning a pet goldfish at a carnival or inheriting one from a friend or family...
Quarantine Tank – A Home Aquarium Life-Saver!
Quarantine Tank - A Home Aquarium Life-Saver! by Stephanie Lamprea What is a Quarantine Tank? A Quarantine Tank is a separate home aquarium that houses and acclimates new fishes or corals for a period of time before inserting them into your display tank....
Top Live Pods for your Reef Tank
Top Live Pods for your Reef Tank by Heather H. You can’t really go wrong when adding live copepods to your tank. Just be sure that the species you are adding will be right for your goals. Copepods are tiny crustaceans that can be found worldwide in all types of...
Spotlight – Marine Elasmobranches
Spotlight - Marine Elasmobranches written by Tyler Baskin photos by Tyler Baskin When walking into an aquarium retailer one often thinks to themselves “What’s the craziest fish they have here?” In most cases, sharks and rays wouldn’t be something you’d find but...