Dubai Mall Aquarium Leaking

Dubai Mall Aquarium Leaking

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, graceful Stingrays and shimming shoals of pelagic fish.  The largest mall in Middle East holds 1,200 stores, and is located at the foot of Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world.  This... Read more»

Added Friday, February 26, 2010 in News
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‘Flying’ Silver Carp – fish fact

‘Flying’ Silver Carp – fish fact

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 4 µm. Silver carps are produced worldwide in aquaculture. The gill rakers are fused into a sponge-like filter, and an epibranchial organ secretes mucus which assists in trapping small particles. A strong... Read more»

Added Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Freshwater Fish
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eStore Growing.. and Growing Still..!

eStore Growing.. and Growing Still..!

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, and to our eStore Catalog Feed for product updates. Cheers to all! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "eStore Growing.. and Growing Still..!", url: "http://freshnmarine.com.sg/blog/estore-growing-and-growing-still/"... Read more»

Added Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in News
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Tropical Fish Hobbyist April 2010 Issue

Tropical Fish Hobbyist April 2010 Issue

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 Sekulic/Shutterstock Feature Articles Aquarium Science: An Exciting New Micropoecilia Author: Rich Serva With a metallic and colorful tail, this diminutive fish is potentially a new Micropoecilia species... Read more»

Added Monday, February 22, 2010 in Magazines, Tropical Fish Hobbyist
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World’s Smallest Fish – Paedocypris Progenetica

World’s Smallest Fish – Paedocypris Progenetica

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, taken by Tan Heok Hui from the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research in Singapore,  is a mature female measuring just 7.9 mm from nose to tail. This fish, which has its brain exposed, developed... Read more»

Added Thursday, February 18, 2010 in Freshwater Fish
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Happy Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day!

Happy Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day!

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»

Added Sunday, February 14, 2010 in General
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