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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Aqueon Filter Exchange
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Monday, September 5, 2011
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
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Our Big Aquarium Sale is ongoing thru September also. Pick up deals on the full tank, stand, lights, lid, and bulb packages right now - 20%-35% off!
If it's been more than a year since you've replace your aquarium bulbs, you may be noticing more algae. Well, we've got bulbs on sale too! Stop by to pick some new ones up.
Plus hundreds of other specials too good to mention but will be selling out fast. Stop in for some great savings, excellent service, and the best quality!
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Monday, July 18, 2011
New study finds pet owners are healthier and happier.
There are lots of studies looking into why we have pets and what they do for us. There are studies showing lower blood pressure for aquarium owners. They show dog owners have better memory. They show aquarium families have smarter kids. This recent one from Miami is interesting because it shows a health benefit regardless of the type of pet owned.
Here's the link http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/pet-owners-happier-healthier-miami-researchers-say-1206189.html
Monday, July 11, 2011
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Monday, May 16, 2011
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Reptile Lighting
Lighting your reptiles is the most important thing you can do. For most reptiles, you need to have a daytime heat, nighttime heat, and UVB.
First - why 3 lights? Well, the heat bulbs will keeps up the ambient temperature. And the UVB bulbs allow for absorption of vitamin D3.
Reptiles are cold blooded. They need their terrariums heat regulated. Most of them like temperatures higher than our normal room temperature. You’ll need a heat lamp to get this done. It’s best to use 2 (a daytime and nighttime) so your reptile experiences a temperature differential. This often solves problems of reptiles not eating.
All animals need vitamin D3. D3 is really important in regulating calcium. A D3 deficiency manifests in weak bones and shells, and also loss of the use of their legs and major muscle groups. Vitamin D3 is produced in the skin after exposure to UVB rays. We get this from natural, unfiltered sunlight. Because reptiles are behind glass and indoors all day, they need a supplemental source of UVB. Lucky for them, we can use a special fluorescent light bulb.
So I recommend 3 different types of lights. I love using the Combo Dome for your day and night heat bulbs and a Zilla strip light for your UVB. We can help you with those, stop on by and ask to see them.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Ammonia Kills!
First - what is ammonia? Ammonia, most commonly comes from fish waste and uneaten fish food. It's bad news in an aquarium. Ammonia will damage fish gills and deprive your fish of oxygen. Without getting real picky, you want zero ammonia in your tank.
There are several test kits commercially available. Most of them are under $20, easy to use, and accurate enough to let you know when there is a problem. If your test kit is more than a year old, time to start thinking about a new one. I recommend the Ammonia Alert. It stays in your tank so you can instantly see if your ammonia is creeping up. The Ammonia Alert will last a year inside your tank.
What to do about ammonia? Water changes. You should never change more that 50% of your water though. You can change it for multiple days in a row if you're really having a bad experience. There are also products to jumpstart your biological filter and products that will quell your ammonia siege to help you gain a foothold on it. Either way, come by and talk with us about your problem so we can help you design a solution.
What about those other test kits? Nitrite, nitrate, pH, phosphate, silcate, KH, etc. are all important at very small points of your hobby. Nitrite and nitrate are really not a huge issue if you manage your ammonia and do regular water changes. pH is not worth worrying about - it's high, it's hard to bring down. The other stuff is important to a smaller number of people - chances are its not you. Do I want to sell you some other test kit - yes. If you need them, please by them from me. However, I don't want to end my day by selling you something you don't need. Don't let your opinion be bought and sold by some wacko internet blogger - ask why. We're here to help you with that.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New items this week. We have fresh cat grass and fresh catnip grown for your pets. This is a great treat. Certified organic. On sale for $4.99 and $5.99.
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New items this week. We have fresh cat grass and fresh catnip grown for
your pets. This is a great treat. Certified organic. On sale for
$4.99 and $5.99.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Last day of the sale!
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Sweetheart Deals
we've got special prices on all Aqueon tanks like a 75 gallon for $88
when you buy the tanks, stands, lights and lid! Stop by to check out
other great deals on aquariums throughout Febuary!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Happiness is a warm dog (or cat), experts say
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Buying new clothes may be a quick fix for happiness, but if you want a longer-lasting alternative outside the closet, medical researchers and psychologists recommend adopting a companion animal.
"Having a pet allows a person to learn to take care of something and elevates the sense of caring, which positively supports the development of well-being," said Monty P. Satiadarma, a psychologist at the Tarumanagara University in Jakarta.
He explained the ability to express one's feelings of caring, such as for a pet, creates a sense of lightness in a person.
"People have lots of needs, and one of those is the need for nurturance. Since animals are living beings, caring for them increases the person's feeling of being meaningful to the subject being cared for and that meaningful feeling of the self supports the development of well-being," he said.
Pets are credited not only for dispelling loneliness, but also for lifting their owners out of the blues.
Dogs are able to pick up on a master's feelings almost instinctively, which can strengthen the bonds between master and pet, Monty explained.
"Every experience we have triggers our glands to secrete a liquid or an antibody, and a canine's powerful olfactory sense can smell and interpret these body chemicals our glands give off as either positive or negative, so whenever an owner has stress, it will be sensed by the dog," he said.
Putu Tommy Yudha S. Suyasa, a lecturer in psychology also at Tarumanagara University, said, "It's understood that when we are happier, we are healthier, and pets provide us with that connection by helping us feel not alone, and that in turn elevates our feelings of well-being and happiness."
Monty, who oversaw a research paper on the positive effects of animal companionship on the elderly, and Tommy, who assisted him, said those who are living alone would benefit healthwise from having an animal as they help their owners feel less anxiety and alleviate feelings of isolation.
"Both having pets and caring for pets trigger feelings of care and that is emotionally healthy [for any age]," Monty added.
Tommy, who has owned a dog for seven years, said a pet gives owners renewed purpose, distracts them from daily problems, encourages communication with others, and allows another outlet for physical exercise. In turn, these benefits brighten a person's overall outlook on life.
An Australian study discovered that those who owned an animal had lower blood pressure and lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as a reduced likelihood of developing heart disease than those who did not have a pet. In addition, the study observed that these risks were still lower despite the pet owners' consumption of above average amounts of meat and fast food.
Another study of heart attack victims in the US noted those who were pet owners usually survived another year longer than those who did not own an animal.
Long-term healthcare facilities abroad recognize the health benefits that pets provide to humans, and enlist companion animals to help patients cope with terminal illnesses and physical, mental or emotional disabilities.
Resident or visiting cats and dogs are considered invaluable assistants with their selfless characteristics of companionship, comfort and attention they provide for patients, and are shown to effectively complement treatments for a number of mental health disorders, especially depression, autism and dementia.
Medical care workers abroad have observed that patients interacting with animals become less anxious, respond better to treatment and communicate easier with the therapist.
While animal-assisted therapy or pet therapy in hospitals and institutions abroad has grown in popularity over the past several decades, it is not a new health trend.
Animal-assisted therapy can be traced back to British Quakers in the 18th century, who would have farm animals interact with mentally ill patients to avoid the unpleasant psychiatric treatments commonly used at the time.
Although conditions in Indonesia may not be conducive for the arrival of animal-assisted therapy as of yet, Monty was optimistic about the future as he noticed more people accepting pets in their lives as evidenced by the growing number of animal salons sprouting up around the capital.
He also said people were quite surprised to learn from the media that Muslims in other countries used and cared for dogs that played an important role in locating explosive devices.
Birds and fish might not be as cute and cuddly as their furry counterparts, but Monty said they occupied a special place in people's hearts here.
"Freshwater fish are kept in ponds as pets and in Central Java songbirds are bred not only for competition, but to enjoy their singing."
Aside from animals improving human health and well-being, Monty pointed out that owners find their pets listen with compassion at the end of a trying day, accept them without judgment and give limitless entertainment without lifting a paw.
While the medical community will expound how important it is for humans to be around animals, pet owners can feel reassurance in knowing their lives are enriched from having a familiar furry friend waiting at the door for them when they come home.
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