Are web aquariums the future? At Arizona Aquatic Gardens, we understand the evolution of the aquarium.   Humanity has damaged the environment. Some of the damage, unfortunately, is irreversible. Whether it is toxic emissions or deforestation, there have been grave errors because of humankind’s ambition. One such error is overfishing.   Overfishing weakens our watery [...]

Not all of us have the opportunity to visit an aquarium, let alone the ocean! We may be busy with work, school or family. Health-related issues could be us holding us back. Some aquariums are taking it upon themselves to visit people who wouldn’t normally have the chance to experience the thrills of marine life. [...]

Although the Washington National Aquarium is closing down for good, that doesn’t mean the marine life there will be without a home. This fall, the plan is to transport the fish from the Washington National Aquarium to the National Aquarium in Baltimore.   Since 1932, the Washington National Aquarium has been located in the basement [...]

You have thought long and hard, talked it over with your significant other or family, and have finally decided you will purchase a home aquarium. The thought excites you. From an early age, marine life has fascinated you. You would always fall under the ocean’s spell – the smooth-swimming fishes, their myriad of colors and [...]

What is the general opinion of aquarium workers? Perhaps that they are bookish, maybe a little nerdy, the whole scientist cliché. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Aquarium workers are conservationists and adventurers. If they were able to, most would travel the world observing fish species and dreaming up new ways to improve aquariums. [...]

Aquariums – whether they are small and in your home or large and in an expansive complex – are some of the best educational tools around. It is one thing to read about a fish in books; it is another to see that same fish swimming in front of you, just a slab of glass [...]

At Arizona Aquatic Gardens, we love our mothers and know you do too! That is why you should do something extra-special this Mother’s Day.   Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12, and many aquariums across the country will be having specials hoping to attract mothers of all ages. One such aquarium is The Florida [...]

We have discussed at length the benefits of aquariums, particularly benefits pertaining to emotional health, but it seems that aquarium fish, one in particular, may soon start saving lives and helping cure diseases. The heroic fish is none other than the zebrafish, many calling it the most popular aquarium fish in the world. While many [...]

Like all creatures on this planet, the fish in your aquarium may catch diseases. It is disheartening to wake up in the morning and see your fish discolored or, even worse, at the bottom of the tank or floating at the top. What was once a relaxing morning routine – drinking a cup of coffee [...]

With the population growing more rapidly every year, people are beginning to wonder how we are going to feed so many mouths. Although the task may seem daunting, it is not without a solution. If you have never heard of aquaculture, it is an ancient form of agriculture that has been making a comeback in [...]