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		<title>Another Hot New Product from Reef Dynamics this February 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Small Angel Blue Fish</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Angel Blue fish is a very beautiful angelfish found in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bermuda and the Bahamas. The juvenile Blue Angel is quite different from that of the adult. Juveniles are dark blue with a yellow tail, a yellow area around the pectoral fins, and brilliant blue vertical bars on the body.<br />
Feeding<br />
This small blue angel fish survives mainly on sponges. They enjoy all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BlueAngelFish.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6339" title="Small Blue Angel Fish" src="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BlueAngelFish-300x202.jpg" alt="Blue Angel Fish | Fintastic | Charlotte, NC" width="300" height="202" /></a>The Angel Blue fish is a very beautiful angelfish found in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bermuda and the Bahamas. The juvenile Blue Angel is quite different from that of the adult. Juveniles are dark blue with a yellow tail, a yellow area around the pectoral fins, and brilliant blue vertical bars on the body.</p>
<p><strong>Feeding</strong><br />
This small blue angel fish survives mainly on sponges. They enjoy all kinds of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. Best to feed small amounts several times a day. A good formula that can be made at home consists of mussels, shrimp, squid, and spinach.</p>
<p><strong>Interesting Facts</strong><br />
Adult blue angels are generally found in pairs year round, so it is very likely that the male and the female mate for life. Pairs will spawn by slowly rising up in the water column while bringing their bellies close together, and releasing large amounts of eggs and sperm.</p>
<p>A female can release anywhere from 25 to 75 thousand eggs each evening. The eggs are transparent, pelagic, and each contains a single drop of oil to provide buoyancy. The eggs will hatch in 15 to 20 hours. Growth is rapid and 3 to 4 weeks after hatching the fish will reach about 15-20mm and will settle on the bottom.</p>
<p><strong>Recommended Tank Size</strong><br />
The Blue Angel requires a large aquarium of about 250 gallons. The tank needs to be equipped with plenty of hiding places so it is okay to decorate it with live rock. Just remember that the Blue Angel needs to be able to hide and swim, as it enjoys both activities. The temperature within the tank should be about 72 &#8211; 78 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH level of 8.1 &#8211; 8.4.</p>
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		<title>We Are Looking for a Service Technician</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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Hi everyone!  We are looking for a service technician to be part of our team.  Please click here for more details.  Thank you!<br />
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<p align='justify'>Hi everyone!  We are looking for a service technician to be part of our team.  Please <a href="http://www.fintastic.us/contact-us/employment-opportunities/">click here</a> for more details.  Thank you!</p>
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		<title>Hot New Products from Reef Dynamics this February 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<title>Hot New Products from Rio Taam Inc this February 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ASAP &#8211; Maintenance Tech Position Needed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Fish Enthusiast. Fintastic has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Service Technician.<br />
Here is some more detail about this position:<br />
Qualified individual will possess a thorough understanding of aquarium husbandry. A comprehensive ability to identify freshwater, saltwater, coral and invertebrate species is required. The ability to identify common diseases and maladies affecting freshwater and marine organisms as well as an in depth understanding of aquatic filtration components, related equipment and system design is essential.  The Service Technician is responsible ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Fish Enthusiast. Fintastic has an immediate opening for a <a href="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Job-Description-Service-Technician.docx">Maintenance Service Technician</a>.</p>
<p>Here is some more detail about this position:</p>
<p>Qualified individual will possess a thorough understanding of aquarium husbandry. A comprehensive ability to identify freshwater, saltwater, coral and invertebrate species is required. The ability to identify common diseases and maladies affecting freshwater and marine organisms as well as an in depth understanding of aquatic filtration components, related equipment and system design is essential.  The Service Technician is responsible for providing aquatic consultation, installation, maintenance, and relocation services.  The successful management of all customer displays is the primary objective of the Service Technician.  The Service Technician reports to the Service Manager.</p>
<p>Also know, you can always apply via our <a href="http://www.fintastic.us/contact-us/employment-opportunities/">online job application</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aquarium Fish and the Associated Health Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Studies have shown that gazing at aquarium fish reduces stress and subsequently lowers blood pressure. Due to their graceful swimming, color and elegant physical appearances, aquarium fish have become creatures that are very pleasing to our eyes. The peaceful nature and attractiveness of an aquarium has been shown to also significantly reduce stress and blood pressure levels. Even gazing at a decorative fish-less tank has proven to assist in reducing stress and high blood pressure. The more attractive your tank ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/greg-aquarium-internal-fish-tanks.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6296" title="greg-aquarium-internal-fish-tanks" src="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/greg-aquarium-internal-fish-tanks-300x91.jpg" alt="Health Benefits of Aquariuums" width="300" height="91" /></a>Studies have shown that gazing at aquarium fish reduces stress and subsequently lowers blood pressure. Due to their graceful swimming, color and elegant physical appearances, aquarium fish have become creatures that are very pleasing to our eyes. The peaceful nature and attractiveness of an aquarium has been shown to also significantly reduce stress and blood pressure levels. Even gazing at a decorative fish-less tank has proven to assist in reducing stress and high blood pressure. The more attractive your tank is, the bigger the health benefits will be. Here are some health benefits to look at:</p>
<p><strong>Aquarium Benefits Alzheimer&#8217;s</strong><br />
Alzheimer patients ate more, and required fewer supplements after an aquarium was placed in the dining room. They also exhibited less physically aggressive behaviors.</p>
<p><strong>Therapeutic</strong><br />
The therapeutic use of pets as companions has gained increasing attention in recent years for a wide variety of patients -people with AIDS or cancer, the elderly, and the mentally ill. Animals provide a constant source of comfort and focus for attention. Animals bring out our nurturing instinct. They also make us feel safe and unconditionally accepted. We can just be ourselves around our pets.</p>
<p><strong>Heart Attacks</strong><br />
Research has shown that heart attack victims who have pets live longer.</p>
<p>Whether it&#8217;s a saltwater aquarium, or a freshwater aquarium, watching those beautiful fish going about their daily business is great for your stress levels and your blood pressure.  Numerous studies have shown that watching aquarium fish can make you feel calm, reducing feelings of anxiety and so help bring down your blood pressure.  Now we know why so many doctor&#8217;s and dentist&#8217;s waiting rooms have aquariums; you&#8217;ll feel that bit more chilled by the time you get to see your physician.</p>
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		<title>Fintastic on Selling Just Aquariums</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question:  Do you sell aquariums?<br />
Answer:  Yes. But we do not just source the aquarium unless you wish a very high end aquarium box, typically more than $40,000. There are many low cost leaders out there that would be able to get you just your aquarium. We can help refer you to the correct provider, just give us a ring.  We believe though that we excel at the entire process, from beginning to end including design, project ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify"><strong>Question:</strong>  Do you sell aquariums?</p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Answer:</strong>  Yes. But we do not just source the aquarium unless you wish a very high end aquarium box, typically more than $40,000. There are many low cost leaders out there that would be able to get you just your aquarium. We can help refer you to the correct provider, just give us a ring.  We believe though that we excel at the entire process, from beginning to end including design, project management, install, product education, and implementation.  For systems that we will be installing we are willing to go as low as $10,000 for the part of the project related to cost of the tank.</p>
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		<title>Why Buy a Custom Fish Tank?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Custom aquariums are aquariums that are built based on suggestions or input from consumers. A reputable fish tank manufacturer will then take your ideas or suggestions and use them to build you the fish tank of your dreams; a fish tank that many otherwise not be found for sale online or in one of your local fish tank supply stores.<br />
Getting a new fish tank can be very exciting, but if you get the plain store model you can be ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Custom-Fish-Tank.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6239" title="Custom Fish Tank" src="http://www.fintastic.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Custom-Fish-Tank-300x225.jpg" alt="Custom Fish Tank | Fintastic" width="300" height="225" /></a><a title="Custom Aquarium" href="http://www.fintastic.us/services/custom-aquarium-installation/" target="_blank">Custom aquariums</a> are aquariums that are built based on suggestions or input from consumers. A reputable fish tank manufacturer will then take your ideas or suggestions and use them to build you the fish tank of your dreams; a fish tank that many otherwise not be found for sale online or in one of your local fish tank supply stores.</p>
<p>Getting a new fish tank can be very exciting, but if you get the plain store model you can be highly disappointed in the results you will get from your aquarium. When ordering a custom aquarium, you will have an opportunity to give the designer your input into how you want your custom aquarium to be built.<span id="more-6238"></span></p>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
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<li>A custom aquarium allows you to literally have the aquarium of your dreams.</li>
<li>You can set it up just the way you want it with all the extra’s you want.</li>
<li>Special features added and holes drilled in the exact areas you want.</li>
<li>Impress anyone visiting your home or clients visiting your office.</li>
<li>Calming and tranquil energy to your home or office.</li>
</ul>
<p>As you likely already expect, custom aquariums do cost more money than pre-built aquariums. Despite the increase in cost, remember what you are getting. A custom aquarium allows you to literally have the aquarium of your dreams.</p>
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		<title>Hot New Products from Fluval this January 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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