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Newsflash: Photo Aquarium iPhone Application

What is it? New iPhone application for iPhone users, released date 30 March 2009 to the market. Feed fishes by the photos you take Photo Aquarium a game growing tropical fishes, is now packaged for iPhone and iPod Touch! What is Photo Aquarium? Photo Aquarium is a Japanese game application for mobile phones remarkably delivered in the U.S. also. The function in iPhone version of Photo Aquarium has been improved substantially. Game Overview This is a nurturing simulation game. The goal is to breed new species by taking care of your fishes. This game has an innovative function that you can use photos you take by iPhone or images in the data folder of your iPod Touch. How would you like to see your... Read more»

Added Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Applications
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Female Mushroom Turned Male When Stressed, Do You Know That?

A new scientific discovery study has shown that a female stressed mushroom can turn into male mushroom, the first to show that corals can change sex in both direction. Mushroom corals belong to a family called Fungiidae which are solitary, mobile species distributed throughout Pacific and Indian Oceans. The reproduction of mushroom corals remains a challenge for scientists to discover. Mushroom corals are very diversified and so abundant. The discovery was surprised many coral reef scientists. “We know in detail the reproductive patterns of more than 500 coral species, but no one reported before on the fact that some coral species may change sex,” says lead author professor... Read more»

Added Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Marine Aquarium, News
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3D Fish School Screensaver

Download the interesting 3D Fish School screensaver featuring schools of up to 100 marine or freshwater fish swimming among bubbles within an animated underwater backgrouns. This screensaver allows you to choose from saltwater or freshwater virtual aquarium or you can turn it into a sea bottom enjoying very soothing underwater effects and sounds. The screensaver comes with controls that allow you to set the quantity of fish or bubbles as fish swim their way around. If you have multi-monitors or a widescreen TV, you can enjoy a huge fish tank by using the multi-monitors settings of the screen saver. You can also view the time by using the screensaver’s digital 24/12 hour clock and calendar. Source:... Read more»

Added Monday, March 30, 2009 in Screensaver
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Have a Good Laugh – Cat vs Aquarium

Watch Cat vs Aquarium and more funny videos on CollegeHumor Ouch!!! It must have hurt… LOL. Have fun watching this video! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Have a Good Laugh – Cat vs Aquarium", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/have-a-laugh-cat-vs-aquarium/" }); Read more»

Added Monday, March 30, 2009 in Videos
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An Awesome Reef Tank from Singapore

Fascinated by marine tanks displayed in commercial buildings, a former exotic show-grade “Ranchus” keeper, who grew up in the homeland of Singapore, has gone on a quest for knowledge in fish and corals, aquarium husbandry and care, since childhood. His achievement has been proudly featured in UltimateReef.com in July 2007 as Tank of the Month, a 72″ x 33″ x 27″ SPS dominated reef aquarium. The proud owner, a.k.a. Vanquish, is also a founder of AbsoluteReef.com. Source: UltimateReef.com SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "An Awesome Reef Tank from Singapore", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/an-awesome-reef-tank-from-singapore/" }); Read more»

Added Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Marine Aquarium
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Arowana – fish fact

Arowanas , also known as aruanas or arawanas or “bonytongues” or “dragon fish”, are magnificent freshwater bony fish of the family Osteoglossidae. Arowanas typically grow to around 3 to 4 feet in captivity. There are six known species of arowana, distributed across Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. The ones commonly found in local aquarium outlets are juveniles or young adults belonging to the silver, red and gold varieties of the species. The head is bony and its elongate body is covered by large, heavy scales, with a mosaic pattern of canals. The dorsal and the anal fins have soft rays and are long based, while the pectoral and ventral fins are small.... Read more»

Added Monday, March 23, 2009 in Freshwater Fish
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Inside Practical Fishkeeping April 2009 Issue

The May 2009 issue of Practical Fishkeeping magazine is on sale from March 18 to April 14 2009. Great Planted Tanks: One of Europe’s most prolific and talented aquascapers talks to George Farmer. Get Into Fishkeeping: Dr Neale Monks details the most common teething problems facing the newcomer. Marvels of the Aru: In the first of a two-part series, Heiko Bleher traces the history and previous discoveries of fish on Indonesian islands as part of his latest adventure. Rising to the challenge: Patrick Verstraeten’s efforts to breed Satanoperca daemon have so far been doomed. But the story holds promise… Back to Basics: Nuisance algae are perhaps the planted tank owner’s... Read more»

Added Friday, March 20, 2009 in Magazines
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Fish Found with Transparent Head

Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have solved the half-century-old mystery of a fish with tubular eyes and a transparent head. Ever since the “barreleye” fish Macropinna microstoma was first described in 1939, marine biologists have known that its tubular eyes are very good at collecting light. However, the eyes were believed to be fixed in place and seemed to provide only a “tunnel-vision” view of whatever was directly above the fish’s head. A new paper by Bruce Robison and Kim Reisenbichler shows that these unusual eyes can rotate within a transparent shield that covers the fish’s head. This allows the barreleye to peer up at potential... Read more»

Added Monday, March 16, 2009 in Marine Fish, News
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New This Week, 16/3/09

RIO Seio™ Super Flow Pump series M250, M620, M820, M1100, M1500, M2600. The Seio™ Super Flow Pump is a Rio® family of professional grade water pumps. These pumps are designed to create high water flow quietly and effectively. Water circulation is the life support for an aquatic system. Its design will produce a high water volume and a wide path of water current. Unlike the typical narrow stream flow of a conventional pump, the Seio™ water pump creates gentle flows combined energy efficiency and high power factor. The Seio™ water pump should keep the energy bill low and the aquarium cool. The turbine rotor creates a pump with the best water flow to power consumption ratio of any water... Read more»

Added Monday, March 16, 2009 in Product News
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Whale Sharks plan in Marine Life Park Aquarium Opposed

There were several animal welfare groups launching an online campaign opposing plans by a Singapore casino developer to import whale sharks for its planned aquarium, Marine Life Park Aquarium in Resorts World at Singapore Sentosa. Marine Life Park Aquarium is set to become the world’s largest sea water aquarium. The oceanarium will accomodate approximately 700,000 fish in 20 million gallons (76 million litres) of water, based on information stated in Resorts World at Sentosa’s website. The animal welfare organisations opposed having whale sharks in the facility. The sharks are listed as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and... Read more»

Added Thursday, March 12, 2009 in News
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Ocellaris Clownfish – fish fact

The Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), also known as the False Percula Clownfish, False Clown Anemonefish, and Anemone Demoiselle, is commonly found associating with anemones throughout the Indo-Pacific. It reaches a length of approximately 3.2″ (8 cm) in the wild, but is considerably smaller in aquarium bred specimens that rarely exceed 2″ (5 cm). Ocellaris is a hardy, long-lived clownfish that is excellent for the beginner hobbyist. It lives harmoniously with other non-predatory species and is best in aquariums with the presence of anemones such as Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla gigantea. It can become aggressive towards others of its species. A good suggestion... Read more»

Added Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Marine Aquarium, Marine Fish
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How to Layout a Planted Nature Aquarium

Enjoying the underwater world in your own space is one of the wonderful dynamics of the Nature Aquarium. Densely planted aquatic plants growing and colorful fish swimming about are a sight to behold. Even in a small aquarium you can find the drama of nature. Just imagine aquatic plants producing tiny bubbles of oxygen and fish swimming gracefully. The nature captured within the glass is full of life, and it soothes your mind and calms your heart. Download the PDF copy of HOW TO Layout-Making Manual and start a Nature Aquarium. Source: ADA Singapore SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How to Layout a Planted Nature Aquarium", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/how-to-layout-a-planted-nature-aquarium/"... Read more»

Added Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Freshwater Aquarium, Planted Aquarium
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