Supporting C.O.A.S.T.

Supporting C.O.A.S.T.

Aquatic Life is proud to support the California Organization of Aquatic Show Tropicals with our 24"FreshwaterExpandable LED Fixture and tee shirts. As always we encourage our friends and customers to become involved with your own local club. You can read more about COAST below:

COAST

California's Organization of Aquatic Show Tropicals club was formed in 1991 by aquarium hobbyists for the purpose of advancing the understanding of aquatic life, promoting the keeping and preservation of diverse species, and getting together to have fun with people who share in the fascination with things which live in water.

COAST, providing Education and Camaraderie to People Who Are Interested in KeepingTropical, Temperate and Other Aquatic Life

California's Organization of Aquatic Show Tropicals (COAST) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(7) not-for-profit association registered with the state of California.


Below is the letter of thanks from COAST

CDC Warns Against Fish Pedicures

CDC Warns Against Fish Pedicures

The CDC has decided that fish eating humans is a terrible thing and must be stopped at all costs. If you are not familiar with them, Garra rufa, an inch-long toothless carp also known as “doctor fish”, have been used in spas increasingly as a method of removing dead cells from ones feet. What’s better than having a bunch of fish munch on your gross bunions?

In April 2011, a bacterial outbreak among 6,000 doctor fish brought from Indonesia to British beauty venues revealed colonies of Streptococcus agalactiae, a group of bacteria that can lead to sepsis, meningitis, or pneumonia. As a result the CDC started an investigation into the safety of fish-toe munching.

“Our study identified some of the species of bacteria associated with this fish species, including some that can cause infections in both fish and humans,” lead researcher David Verner-Jeffreys told a wire service.

Water, he added, is a fertile breeding ground -- and when partnered with bacteria thriving on fish scales or waste, even the tiniest cut could allow infection to happen readily.

I guess I will have to find a new way to keep my feet silky smooth…

IEMAS Frags for Food event a success!

IEMAS Frags for Food event a success!

Recently we told you about the efforts of the Inland Empire Marine Aquarium Society ( IEMAS) to gather canned food for the local food bank in the area.  

They had approximately 72 people participate in the main food drive throughout the day this year were able to raise approximately 1,120 cans worth of food! Next year they hope to have more donations, frags, food, and raffle items to give away- If you would like more information on the club or if you live in Southern California check out the website for more information. http://www.iereefs.com/

The marine aquarium hobby is a wonderful way for us to bring our families and friends together. This event was a successful way to tie our amazing hobby into the local community. IEMAS president Cylix reports that  it is a great feeling to have made such a big difference in the lives of others that are less fortunate. Hopefully we can continue to feed people one frag at a time....

Below is the letter of thanks from the food bank.