Lake Malawi cichlids, also known as mbuna, are a diverse group of freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi in East Africa. They belong to the family Cichlidae and are highly popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their vibrant colors, unique behavior, and intricate social dynamics. Appearance and Behavior Appearance-wise, Malawi cichlids exhibit a wide range of colors, … [Read more...] about Lake Malawi Cichlids, Vibrant “Jewels of the Rift”
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Budget Reefkeeping – Part I
This is a guest post by Nikki of Reef'd Up Aquatics. In project management, there’s the “you can have it cheap, fast, or good, and if you’re lucky, you can pick two” concept. When I decided to try a saltwater aquarium, I happened to come across a 40 gallon aquarium at a yard sale…for free! My first thought was, “Yay, the expensive part is over!” I was wrong…dead wrong. I … [Read more...] about Budget Reefkeeping – Part I
The Newest Certified Volunteer at the Albuquerque Aquarium
It's official. This last weekend I took the test and passed to become a certified touchpool volunteer at the Albuquerque Aquarium. To certify, the aquarium's volunteer coordinator, Tiffany, walked with me to both of the touchpools and watched as I demonstrated how to setup each exhibit. She asked me to show how to properly contact the animals and to describe some of … [Read more...] about The Newest Certified Volunteer at the Albuquerque Aquarium
Working as an Aquarium Volunteer – The Shark and Ray Encounter
I took the next step this past Saturday in becoming a volunteer at the Albuquerque Aquarium (see previous post My First Day as a Public Aquarium Volunteer). It was Earth day so the aquarium was packed full of people. The staff and volunteers were running in all directions getting their displays ready for all the visitors. For earth day, the aquarium setup stations around the … [Read more...] about Working as an Aquarium Volunteer – The Shark and Ray Encounter
My First Day as Public Aquarium Volunteer
Most public aquariums have a volunteer program and I'm fortunate enough to live near a public aquarium in Albuquerque, NM. The Albuquerque Aquarium is just one feature of the family friendly ABQ BioPark which also includes the Albuquerque Zoo, Botanical Garden and Tingley Beach. The Albuquerque BioPark Aquarium Instead of trying to sum up the aquarium myself, here is a … [Read more...] about My First Day as Public Aquarium Volunteer
