fbpx

Fish and Pond Category

Oct 10, 2016

All About Color

Green, orange, red, purple, pink and gold—with corals available in such a variety of colors, it’s no wonder the popularity of reef keeping continues to grow. “The reef aquarium category has seen incredible growth in the last decade, and it’s still growing,” said Daniel Griffin, a sales support and education specialist at Seachem. “One of […]

Sep 21, 2016

Good and Simple

Fish food in flake form has been on shelves of retail establishments for more than 60 years. The thin wafers filled with nutritious elements fish need provide the ultimate in convenience for fish owners. “Flakes and pellets can be manufactured in a variety of sizes, densities and formulations so that fish of all sizes and […]

Aug 31, 2016

Thinking Ahead

Although summer is still going strong, if you live in an area that experiences the changing of seasons, it’s time to get your customers thinking about preparing their ponds for winter. What climate zone you’re in, how large and deep a pond is, and what type of fish and plants are in it will determine […]

Aug 23, 2016

Going Big with Bettas

Walk into any pet store selling fish these days, and you’ll see betta fish and betta-related products taking up anywhere from eight to 16 feet on the shelf. You might even find some stores with an entire aisle devoted to bettas, with signage pointing customers to the betta department. It’s a far cry from a […]

Jul 27, 2016

Riding the Natural Wave

For retailers who see customers pick up a product and read its ingredients list, it is obvious that today’s consumers are paying more attention to what they put in their aquariums. After all, every fish owner only wants the best for their fish, and using products that are made with all-natural ingredients helps people feel […]

Jul 22, 2016

Life on the Reef

Today’s reef hobbyists have literally hundreds of livestock choices for their aquariums, with new varieties entering the trade almost weekly. Stocking a wide selection of healthy, interesting reef-appropriate creatures and helping shoppers make good buying decisions can go a long way toward ensuring their success in the hobby and enhancing your store’s reputation in the […]

Jul 5, 2016

Life on the Reef

Today’s reef hobbyists have literally hundreds of livestock choices for their aquariums, with new varieties entering the trade almost weekly. Stocking a wide selection of healthy, interesting reef-appropriate creatures and helping shoppers make good buying decisions can go a long way toward ensuring their success in the hobby and enhancing your store’s reputation in the […]

Jun 1, 2016

Not So Complicated

Saltwater fishkeeping has gotten easier, and retailers should share that message with consumers.

Jun 1, 2016

Just Keep Swimming

“Finding Dory” and other hit movies bring new licensed aquarium products to your store.

May 3, 2016

At Your Service

When properly planned, adding an aquarium maintenance service to your store can spawn more revenue.

May 3, 2016

In the Clear

Apps and species-specific treatments make aquarium care easier for owners.

Apr 1, 2016

Good and Easy

Fish owners want quality, convenience in their filters, pumps.