A first reported incident that a leak has developed, since its opening 7 months ago, in Dubai Mall’s massive aquarium today has led to shoppers being evacuated and the shops around it were closed. There was no reported case of injury during the evacuation process.  Check out the video below. Dubai Mall Aquarium is one of the largest aquarium in the world that holds more than 33,00o aquatic creatures where you can get up close and personal with. It also features Tiger Sharks, giant Groupers,... Read more»

The silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), also called the flying carp, is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish, a variety of Asian carp native to north and northeast Asia. With its tendency to leap from the water when startled, this fish is cultivated in China. Capable of growing to over 40 lb (18 kg), this fish can often leap 10 feet or 3 meters in the air. Silver carp is a filter feeder, and possesses a remarkably specialized filtration apparatus capable of filtering particles as small as... Read more»

I am pleased to share with you fellow aquarium hobbyists that we have now over 2400 aquarium related products from over 100 reputated brands on our eStore. This marked an important milestone for our aquarium online store and it is our New Year resolution that with increasing support from the hobbyists from all around the world, we will continue to bring you quality products and to serve your needs better. Stay subscribed to our Blog Feed for continuous update, blog posts and news annoucements,... Read more»

One of the most recognizable marine animals on the coral reefs and seagrass beds they call home, seahorses Hippocampus spp. fascinate children and adults alike, earning them a place among the most popular animals for saltwater aquaria. Although endangered in the wild, more and more seahorses are being captive-bred by hobbyists. This month, José María Cid Ruiz offers his perspective on the difficult but worthwhile project of breeding seahorses and raising their fry (pg. 90). Photograph by Kristian... Read more»

In case you have not seen it yet, this is the world’s smallest fish, and world’s smallest vertebrate, Paedocypris progenetica, a tiny skinny tranparent and distant cousin of the carp family. It was found in the peat swamps of Sumatra, an island in Indonesia, and reported by Dr Maurice Kottelat of the National University of Singapore and team report their discovery online ahead of print publication in the Royal Society journal Proceedings B in January 2006.  The left photo specimen,... Read more»

Today is a special day with 2 special occasions: Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day! Here is the best wish from FnM to every Chinese in every corner of the world a Happy Lunar New Year, wishing all great wealth and health in the year of the roaring Tiger! A Happy Valentine’s Day to Everyone too and have a romantic occasion! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Happy Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day!", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/happy-lunar-new-year-valentines-day/"... Read more»

In this March issue of cover photo is rasboras Trigonostoma sp. sailing over a beautiful aquascape, but the artistic effect is of a mossy glen. Each month another aspect of the Nature Aquarium concept, which draws inspiration from terrestrial landscapes, is discussed in Mr. Takashi Amano’s feature series. This month he focuses on aquatic mosses and how they can be used to naturalize a planted layout, emulating the look of moss-covered forest scenery (p. 62). Photograph by Takashi Amano     Feature... Read more»

As a way of saying thank you to everyone who enjoys shopping with FnM aQuarium eStore for the past 1 year, we have initiated a loyalty discount scheme to reward those that shop with us time after time. For every purchase of SGD100 you make over the past one year, you will earn a 1% discount point.  This scheme applies to any purchase made after 20 January 2009.  The maximum discount you can earn at any one time during the past 1 year period is 10%.    So enjoy shopping with FnM aQuarium eStore... Read more»

I remembered saving hard during my college days for my first purchase of JUWEL Aquarium, RIO 125, in the early 1990s for a freshwater planted tank setup. Attracted to its  complete and neat design and system, I personally thought that no other aquarium tank during then was able to match this product in terms of quality and price, especially the glass.  JUWEL has been in the aquarium market for over 35 years in aquarium manufacturing in Germany and have received many good reviews from satisfied... Read more»

As the clock strikes at midnight on 31 December 2009, spread your happiness with New Year wishes to everyone! 2010 marks the beginning of a better tomorrow and a year ahead!  I wish everyone a Happy New Year and May all your New Year wishes come true! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Welcome 2010!", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/welcome-2010/" }); Read more»

These piranhas Pygocentrus piraya are often called San Francisco piranhas, a potentially misleading name given them based on their native range in Brazil’s Rio São Francisco. Piranhas are apex predators, and like many other predatory species they are extremely popular aquarium specimens. Unfortunately many myths abound about the nature and the proper care of these fish. Find out how they should actually be kept in this month’s look at predatory fish, “The Killer Instinct.” Photograph... Read more»

Freshwater Puffer Fish belongs to the family Tetradontidae and they have four teeth.  Due to their defensive mechanism ability to inflate themselves with air or water when they feel threatened, they are called Puffer Fish, making them difficult to the predators to swallow them.  They have black eyes that turn blue when they are in the light and their eyes move interestingly independent of each other.  They can be found in freshwater, brackish water and sea water.  Due to the different kinds... Read more»