Member Comments on Recent Posts
admin | January 2, 2014
by John Tullock Member Jeremy Russell writes that some of his comments got bounced. If this happens to you, please let me know directly via email. I always place an email link in my by-line at the top of each post……
Read moreHappy New Year!
admin | January 1, 2014
by John Tullock Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is always a time for reflection, resolutions and re-commitment. From all of us at Aquarium Life Support Systems, I want to say “Than You!” for your business and your support during…..
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Leopard Wrasse Breakthrough
admin | December 12, 2013
by John Tullock Long considered one of the more difficult reef compatible fishes, the leopard wrasse, Macropharyngodon mealeagris, is nevertheless a beautiful and interesting member of the Indo-Pacific fauna. Numerous articles have been written concerning proper care of this fish,…..
Read moreFall Season Forecast
admin | October 14, 2013
by John Tullock The uncertainty created by the standoff in Washington over the country’s finances has eroded consumer confidence and the mood does not bode well for the coming retail season. If the issues over the debt ceiling and continued…..
Read moreAdvocacy Group to Protest False Waveline Claim
admin | August 23, 2013
by John Tullock Check out this post from Reefbuilders. Apparently Waveline has used the UL logo on its packaging without actually having its products evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories. If you have product in stock, you might want to check the…..
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Amazon Buyer Beware
admin | August 22, 2013
by John Tullock Check out this screenshot from Amazon.com, regarding their customer service on Sicce merchandise. As everyone knows, Sicce is a sponsor of this web site, and I am their Director of New Product Development for the USA. We…..
Read moreA Retailer’s Opinion on the MAP Pricing Debate
admin | August 19, 2013
[Editor’s Note: This post comments on an articles from the trade magazine, POND, written by John Olson.] By Leah Wood A hot topic in the aquatics industry is MAP Pricing. Should manufacturers have MAP? How will they effectively control it?…..
Read moreThe Wrong Attitude
admin | July 16, 2013
by John Tullock Are some manufacturers so desperate to move inventory that they are willing to sacrifice the good will of long term customers for any level of sales? It would appear so. Aquarium Life Support Systems recently rejected an…..
Read morePraise for Sicce Calanus
admin | July 9, 2013
by John Tullock I just received the following email from Leah Wood, assistant manager at Aquarium of Knoxville: “Sicce has provided us with another revolutionary aquarium product! Recently, they launched Calanus Marine Zooplankton, a food containing 100% natural copepods harvested…..
Read moreBradley Caldwell Closing in OH
admin | June 24, 2013
by John Tullock Pet supplies distributor Bradley Caldwell is closing it Dayton, OH, distribution center, according to news reports. The closing means the loss of 81 jobs. None of the reports cites a reason for the closure.
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