Allergy-friendly Pets
While there are no guarantees any pet will be completely hypoallergenic, some species and breeds are better choices. Start with your doctor or allergist. Ask [...]
Weekend Fish Deal: Buy 2 get 1 Free
Nothing fishy about this deal. Today and tomorrow only (Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2), buy two fish and get a third of equal or lesser value absolutely free. That's more than 33% savings, [...]
Goldfish are a Great First Pet
“Goldfish are boring,” said my son when my daughter won our first fish, Honey, at a carnival. “They all look exactly alike.” This part is definitely not true. Goldfish come in a wide variety of [...]
FAQ: Feeding Fish
How often (and how much) do I need to feed my fish? Normally, we only answer one FAQ each Friday, but these two questions are totally related, so this week you [...]
Blue Tongue Skink in the House
Have you ever seen a Blue-tongued Skink? I have. There's one here at The Animal Store. And darned if that thing doesn't really have a blue tongue. As I mentioned in my last post, the reptiles [...]
A New College Graduate’s Search for the Perfect Pet (Part 2)
Welcome back to Lisa Shoreland, with Part 2 of her search for her first post-college pet. Today she shares her decision-making process. Tune in on Thursday to see what she finally decides. Lisa Shoreland is [...]
Fish, Fish and More Fish
This Friday, The Animal Store received a huge shipment of tropical fish. Every tank in the store (more than 100 of them) is teeming with fish of every size, shape and color. If you are [...]
Flame Von Rio (aka Orange Von Rio)
We have a new fish in stock called the Flame Von Rio (scientific name Hyphessobrycon flammeus), also known as the Orange Von Rio. These tetras sport a beautiful red/orange that will add a flash of [...]
The Art of Reef Tanks
Today on NPR's Science Friday, Ira Flatow and producer Flora Lichtman interviewed Joseph Yaiullo, co-founder of Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, NY. Yaiullo has been keeping reef tanks since 1987; he shared some tips and [...]
