Michael Okada the Reef Systems Aquarist at Bass Pro Shops Rancho Cucamonga was able to meet Rusty Brown. Rusty Brown is a professional Bass fisherman located in Southern California with over 15 years of tournament competition under his belt, including winning the 2013 Won Bass US Open. Rusty offers professional guide fishing services […]
Quick Facts :: Pictus Catfish Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Maximum Size: 10″ Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons Water Conditions: 75-81° F, pH 7.0-7.5 Diet: Omnivore Origin: South America Family: Pimelodidae Species: Catfish Aquarium Type: Community The Pictus cat is a most popular member of the large Pimelodidae family of catfish that […]
Q: Do you know where the world’s largest aquarium is located? A: Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium houses 120,000 animals, representing 500 species, in 8.5 million US gallons (32,000 m3) of marine and fresh water; it was the world’s largest aquarium when it opened in 2005. Businessman Bernard Marcus credits his 60th birthday dinner, held at […]
Quick Facts :: Clown Triggerfish Care Level: Easy Temperament: Aggressive Maximum Size: 20″ Minimum Tank Size: 240 Gallons Reef Compatible: No Water Conditions: 72-80° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Diet: Carnivore Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Balistidae Species: Triggerfish Aquarium Type: Fish Only The Clown Triggerfish are one of the most aggressive […]
Quick Facts :: Tinfoil Barb Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Maximum Size: 14″ Minimum Tank Size: 70 Gallons Water Conditions: 74-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.5 Diet: Omnivore Origin: Southeast Asia Family: Cyprinidae Species: Barbs Aquarium Type: Community The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) originates from the larger rivers and surrounding floodplains of […]
Look who stopped in for a visit, the Barter Kings (A&E) – Antonio Palazzola & Steve McHugh. Our very own Michael is the guy in the middle, just in case you were wondering. Look forward to seeing you at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga.
We are excited about this category of our blog. Soon, you’ll be able to see and learn more about some of our tanks and what went into creating them. STAY TUNED. If we have built a tank for you, and want your tank featured here, let us know and we […]
Quick Facts :: Indonesian Tigerfish Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Semi-aggressive Maximum Size: 14″ Minimum Tank Size: 90 Gallons Water Conditions: 74-84° F, pH 6.0-7.8, dH 8-18 Diet: Carnivore Origin: Indonesia, Thailand, Western Borneo Family: Datnioididae Species: Datnoids Aquarium Type: Other-Monster-Fish Indonesian Tigerfish (Datnoid Microlepis) originate from the tropical rivers, streams and tributaries of […]
Last weekend, Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga held it’s annual Fall Fishing Classic. This is a fantastic event that grows every year. Our very our Michael O was there assisting the kids and giving these young anglers tips. As some of you know, Reef Systems maintains the tanks at Bass […]
Quick Facts :: Zebra Obliquidens Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Maximum Size: 5″ Minimum Tank Size: 45 Gallons Water Conditions: 75-82° F, pH 7.0-8.5, KH 10-25 Diet: Omnivore (insectivore) Origin: Lake Victoria Family: Cichlidae Species: African Cichlid Aquarium Type: Cichlid-African The Zebra Obliquidens (Astatotilapia latifasciata) is a popular Lake Victoria species […]
