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    <title>40% OFF!</title>
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    <published>2010-07-09T19:48:06Z</published>
    <updated>2010-07-09T19:51:56Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Time to defrost... It's time to defrost the freezer again!&nbsp; All frozen foods will be 40% off for the next week!&nbsp; The sale will end when the food is gone or on Friday the 16th! Come in and help us...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 24pt"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif"><span style="color: rgb(240, 132, 35)"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255)">Time to defrost...</span><br /></span></span></span></div>       <div><strong>It's time to defrost the freezer again!&nbsp; All frozen foods will be <span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0)">40% off</span></span> for the next week!&nbsp; The sale will end when the food is gone or on Friday the 16th!</strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>Come in and help us clear out our freezer by stocking yours! :)</strong></div>]]>
        
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    <title>New this week (July 9th, 2010)</title>
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    <published>2010-07-09T19:30:26Z</published>
    <updated>2010-07-09T19:47:54Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Freshwater: Red Velvet SwordtailCardinal Tetras ~ Tank RaisedRope FishMoonlight GouramisClown LoachesBristlenose PlecosOlive neritesTracked Nerites ~ Restock!Bleeding Heart TetrasBlack Harlequin RasborasHalloween CrabsLongfin Albino Bristlenose ~ Oddball RaisedTiger BarbsAlbino Tiger BarbsHummingbird Tetras ~ Amazing!Freshwater ClamsElectric Blue CrayfishZebra DanioAssorted Swordtails Saltwater: Ocellaris...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[       <div><h5><span style="font-size: 24pt"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif"><span style="color: rgb(240, 132, 35)"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Freshwater</strong></span>:</span></span></span></span></h5></div><div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Red Velvet Swordtail</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Cardinal Tetras ~ Tank Raised<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Rope Fish<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Moonlight Gouramis<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Clown Loaches<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Bristlenose Plecos</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Olive nerites</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Tracked Nerites ~ Restock!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Bleeding Heart Tetras<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Black Harlequin Rasboras<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Halloween Crabs<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Longfin Albino Bristlenose ~ <span style="font-size: 10pt">Oddball Raised</span><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Tiger Barbs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Albino Tiger Barbs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Hummingbird Tetras ~ Amazing!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Freshwater Clams</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Electric Blue Crayfish</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Zebra Danio</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Assorted Swordtails</span></span></li></ul> </div><div><h5><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Saltwater</strong></span>:</span></h5></div><div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ocellaris Clown fish<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Firefish Goby<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Yellow Tang ~ Hawaiian</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Orange Back Basslet<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Orange Stripe Cardinals<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Coral Banded Shrimp</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Lawnmower Blenny</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Chocolate Chip Starfish</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Yellow Watchman Goby</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Royal Gramma</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ruby Crabs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Rock Flower Anemones</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Assorted Urchins</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Hermit Crabs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Cerith Snails</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Nassarius Snails</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Astrea Snails</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Various macro algaes</span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt" /></strong></li></ul><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt">Also - we have a number of corals in stock since our last email.&nbsp; (Zoanthids, ricordea, mushrooms, caulastrea, people eater, toadstool, frogspawn, etc.)</span></strong></div> <div><h5><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Pond</strong></span>:</span></h5></div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Sarasa Comets</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">White Comets<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Red &amp; Black Comets<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Channel Catfish ~ Restock<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Trapdoor Snails</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Water Lettuce</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Hyacinth</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Duckweed!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Anacharis</span><h5><span style="font-size: 12pt" /><span style="font-size: 12pt" /></h5></li></ul>  <div><h5><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Reptiles</strong></span>:</span></h5></div><div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Russian Tortoise ~ He is awesome!!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Hermit Crabs</span></li></ul> </div>  <div><h5><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Plants</strong></span>:</span></h5></div><div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Glossostigma</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Water Sprite</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Banana Plant</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Java Fern</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ludwigia peruensis</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Ludwigia broad leaf</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Various locally/Oddball grown plants :)</span></li></ul> </div> <div>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12pt"><strong>I also wanted to note that we have feeder goldfish, guppies &amp; ghost shrimp in stock for those of you that have been waiting. :)</strong></span></div>]]>
        
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    <title>Sale!</title>
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    <published>2010-05-21T21:32:55Z</published>
    <updated>2010-05-21T21:34:00Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[This weekend ONLY!&nbsp;20% OFF ALL FISH!!&nbsp;(May 22 -23) *feeders excluded...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1>This weekend ONLY!</h1><h1>&nbsp;20% OFF ALL FISH!!</h1><p>&nbsp;(May 22 -23)<br />  <br /> *feeders excluded</p>]]>
        
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    <title>New!</title>
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    <published>2010-05-21T21:30:32Z</published>
    <updated>2010-05-21T21:32:34Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;Freshwater: &nbsp; Neon SwordtailMixed OscarsHaplochromis sp. CH44Nimbochromis venustusPlacidochromis milomo (VC-10)Clown PlecosOlive neritesBlue Mystery SnailsTracked Nerites ~ Restock!Prambanan Snails ~ very limited!Julii Cories ~ Tank RaisedQueen BotiaSenegal Bichir ~ Tank RaisedRed Blue Columbian TetraBleeding Heart TetraBlue TetraGlolite TetraNeon Tetra ~ Restock!Rummynose...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div>&nbsp;<img width="380" height="188" border="0" title="discus" alt="discus" src="http://img.ymlp69.com/daveenedy_discus.jpg" /></div><div>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Freshwater</strong></span>:</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Neon Swordtail</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Mixed Oscars</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Haplochromis sp. CH44</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Nimbochromis venustus</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Placidochromis milomo (VC-10)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Clown Plecos</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Olive nerites</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Mystery Snails</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Tracked Nerites ~ Restock!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Prambanan Snails ~ very limited!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Julii Cories ~ Tank Raised</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Queen Botia</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Senegal Bichir ~ Tank Raised</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Red Blue Columbian Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Bleeding Heart Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Glolite Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Neon Tetra ~ Restock!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Rummynose Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Splash Tetra ~ Tank Raised!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Von Rio Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Orange Von Rio Tetra</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Freshwater Flounder</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Moss ball</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Watermelon Crabs (brackish)</span></span></li></ul> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Saltwater</strong></span>:</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Yellow Longnose Butterfly</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Hippo Tang ~ Aquacultured!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Yellow Tang ~ Hawaiian</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Six Line Wrasse</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Haitian Pink Tip Anemone</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Live Rock ~ Aquacultured!</span></span></li></ul> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Pond</strong></span>:</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Sarasa Comets</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Koi</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Fantail Goldfish</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blue Channel Catfish</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Tadpoles</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Trapdoor Snails</span></li></ul> <span style="font-size: 12pt"><br /></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Reptiles</strong></span>:</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>  <ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Veiled Chameleons</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">High Yellow Leopard Geckos</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Blizzard Leopard Geckos</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Dumpy Tree Frogs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Large Female Ball Python</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Pac Man Frog</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Albino California King Snake</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Emerald Swift</span></li></ul>]]>
        
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    <title>Discus Pre-Order!!!</title>
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    <published>2010-04-20T17:22:37Z</published>
    <updated>2010-04-20T17:30:33Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[New Stuff: Orange Poso Rabbit Snails ~ AMAZING!Orange Spot Rabbit SnailsRuby Green Haps ~ Oddball RaisedAnacharisRed Wag PlatyPond Fish:&nbsp;Koi ~ Mixed SizesPool Comets ~ 3-4&quot;Red Fantail GoldfishSarasa Fantail GoldfishBlue Channel CatfishTadpoles&nbsp;&nbsp;Also:&nbsp;Green Pac-Man FrogLOTS of decorations including Spongebob!!Pond RocksTufa RockMalaysian DriftwoodCork...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1>New Stuff: <br /></h1><p><strong>Orange Poso Rabbit Snails ~ AMAZING!<br />Orange Spot Rabbit Snails<br />Ruby Green Haps ~ Oddball Raised<br />Anacharis<br />Red Wag Platy<br /><br />Pond Fish:<br />&nbsp;<br />Koi ~ Mixed Sizes<br />Pool Comets ~ 3-4&quot;<br />Red Fantail Goldfish<br />Sarasa Fantail Goldfish<br />Blue Channel Catfish<br />Tadpoles<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Also:<br />&nbsp;<br />Green Pac-Man Frog<br />LOTS of decorations including Spongebob!!<br />Pond Rocks<br />Tufa Rock<br />Malaysian Driftwood<br />Cork Flats<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /></strong></p><h1><strong>Discus!</strong></h1><p><strong>Pre-order your discus today and save!&nbsp; We are currently taking orders for genuine Stendker discus. Pre-order prices are shown <a href="http://www.oddballonline.com/discus_sale.html">HERE.</a><br />&nbsp;<br />You can take advantage of these prices by ordering(via web or by calling/stopping into the store) by Saturday, May 1st, 2010. All pre-orders must be paid for at the time of order to qualify for the discount.<br />&nbsp;<br />The fish will arrive and be available for pick up the following week. Please note that if you are not a local customer that we can ship to you but will allow the fish to acclimate until the following Monday(10th) before we ship them. It is very stressful for the fish to be shipped back to back.<br />&nbsp;<br />BONUS: Order any 5 of the same color of the 2.5&quot; size to get an extra 5% off!&nbsp; Order any 3 of the same color of the 3&quot; size to get an extra 5% off!<br />&nbsp;<br /></strong></p><h1><strong>PAKA Meeting...</strong></h1><p><strong>The Pittsburgh Area Killifish Association will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, April 24th.&nbsp; The meeting will be held right here at the store and starts at Noon. <br />&nbsp;<br />This month's speaker is David Ramsey from Atlanta, GA.&nbsp; His talks are based around videos of fish behavior, especially courting, spawning and raising fry.&nbsp; He has raised many types of fish in his 100+ tanks and it should be a great talk!<br /></strong></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Happy Easter!</title>
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    <published>2010-04-02T16:39:41Z</published>
    <updated>2010-04-02T16:42:16Z</updated>
    
    <summary> New this week! Siamese Algae Eaters ~ Restock African Butterfly Fish Albino Cherry Barbs Tiger Barbs Firemouth Cichlids ~ Thorichthys meeki Red Zebras ~ Metriaclima estherae Dwarf Honey Gouramis Red Platies Hummingbird Tetras Banjo Catfish Von Rio Tetras Orange...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div> <div><h2>New this week! </h2></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Siamese Algae Eaters</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">~ Restock</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">African Butterfly Fish</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Albino Cherry Barbs</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Tiger Barbs</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Firemouth Cichlids ~</span></span> <em>Thorichthys meeki</em></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Red Zebras ~</span></span> <span class="profiletitle"><em>Metriaclima  estherae</em></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Dwarf Honey Gouramis</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Red Platies</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Hummingbird Tetras</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Banjo Catfish</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Von Rio Tetras</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Orange Von Rio Tetras</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Red Loricaria</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Red Fire Gouramis</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Flame Paradise Fish</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Yellow Rabbit Snails<br /></span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div>  <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Saltwater:</span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Live Rock!!! ~ Aquacultured &amp; purple with coralline algae!</span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div>  <div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Also:</span></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Green Tree Frogs</span></span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div><h1><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-size: 24pt"><strong>Easter Weekend...<br /></strong></span></h1></div>       <div><strong>We will be <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt">OPEN</span></span> regular hours(12-8) on  Friday and Saturday.&nbsp; We will be <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt">CLOSED</span></span> on Easter Sunday but will  reopen with regular hours(12-8) on Monday.</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We hope that you all enjoy your time with family! </strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); font-size: 18pt"><strong>PAPAS Meeting...</strong></span></div>    <table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div align="center"><img width="483" height="100" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp.com/daveenedy_papas.jpg" /></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>    <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><strong>The Pittsburgh Area  Planted Aquarium Society will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday,  April 11th.&nbsp; The meeting will be held right here at the store and starts  at 2pm.&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><strong>This month, PAPAS will be  setting up a 2nd display tank in the store so be prepared to get your  hands wet!&nbsp; If you have never been to a meeting before, then this is the  perfect time!&nbsp; Come and watch (or help with!) the setup of this new  aquascape!</strong></span> <br /></div>&nbsp;</div>]]>
        
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    <title>Oddball News March 20th 2010</title>
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    <published>2010-03-20T18:22:58Z</published>
    <updated>2010-03-20T18:29:35Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ New This Week! &nbsp;Giant Danios Zebra Danios Roseline Sharks ~ Restock Cherry Barbs ~ Restocked again and looking great! Siamese Algae Eaters Orange Spotted Rabbit Snails Yellow Antenna Rabbit Snails White Spotted Rabbit Snails Leopard Ctenopoma Dwarf &quot;Pea&quot; Puffers...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div> <div><h1>New This Week! </h1></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Giant Danios</div> Zebra Danios</div> <div>Roseline Sharks ~ Restock <div>Cherry Barbs ~ Restocked again  and looking great!<br /></div> <div>Siamese Algae Eaters </div> <div>Orange Spotted Rabbit Snails</div> <div>Yellow Antenna Rabbit Snails</div> <div>White Spotted Rabbit Snails</div> <div>Leopard Ctenopoma</div> <div>Dwarf &quot;Pea&quot; Puffers ~ 100%  Freshwater and so cute!</div> <div>Green Spotted Puffer ~  Brackish</div> <div>Ropefish</div> <div>Golden Wonder Killies</div> <div>Marble Hatchets</div> <div>Emperor Tetras</div> <div>Congo Tetras</div> <div>24 Karat/Gold Neon Tetras ~  Vibrant!!</div> <div>Robertsi Tetras</div> <div>Neon Tetras ~ Restocked</div> <div>Rummy Nose Tetras ~ Restocked</div> <div>Splash Tetras ~ AMAZING fish  and they are tank raised!</div> <div>Red Arc Pencil Fish ~ Nannostomus mortenhaleri</div> <div>Demasoni ~ Oddball Raised</div> <div>Julidochromis transcriptus  &quot;Kolombo&quot; ~ Oddball Raised</div> <div>Julidochromis marlieri ~  Oddball Raised</div> <div>Bolivian Rams ~ Oddball Raised</div> <div>Pelvicachromis taeniatus  &quot;moliwe&quot; ~ Oddball Raised</div> <div>Apistogramma macmasteri ~  Oddball Raised</div> <div>Cyprichromis leptosoma  &quot;Blue/Gold&quot; ~ Oddball Raised<br /></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div>  <div><h1>Saltwater:</h1><div>Peppermint Shrimp<br /></div> <div>Turbo Snails!</div><h1>&nbsp;</h1></div> </div><div>  <div>&nbsp;</div><div><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><div> <div><strong>Product Spotlight!<br /></strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><h1><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Seachem's Aqua Vitro - Salinity<br /></span></strong></h1></div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <br /><strong>salinity&trade;</strong> is a blend of salts specifically formulated for the reef aquarium that contains all essential major, minor, and trace components found in natural reef waters, but contains no toxic or non-essential components. Additionally, salinity&trade; is the most concentrated salt blend on the market. <strong>With a hydration level of &lt;0.5% salinity&trade; will yield a greater volume of prepared saltwater at a salinity of 35&permil; per unit of weight than any other salt mix currently on the market.</strong></div> <div><br /> <strong>salinity&trade;</strong> is identical to the distribution of anions  and cations found in Natural Sea Water (NSW). We have compiled data from all the oceans and seas on the Earth, and have targeted the  midpoint of the range for each element. We guarantee to be within &plusmn; 3% of the midpoint. For example, at a salinity of 35&permil;, for calcium, magnesium, and strontium, we have the following targets and ranges.<br /> <br /> <strong>Calcium:  target 422 mg/L, range 409 to 435 mg/L</strong></div> <div><strong><br /> Magnesium: target 1336 mg/L, range 1296 to 1376 mg/L</strong></div> <div><strong><br /> Strontium: target 8.4 mg/L, range 8.1 to 8.7 mg/L</strong><br /> <br />  Alkalinity and pH values vary widely over the Earth&rsquo;s oceans. <strong>salinity&trade;</strong>  will be within the following ranges:</div> <div><br /> <strong>pH: 8.4 to 8.6</strong></div> <div><strong>Alkalinity: 3.2 to 3.8 meq/L</strong></div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div><img width="295" height="518" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp.com/daveenedy_salinity_1.jpg" /></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><div>&nbsp;</div><div><p><strong>salinity</strong><strong> is the newest product to be released in  Seachem's aqua vitro product line.&nbsp; It was been a long time coming and  we finally have it in stock!&nbsp; The best part of this product is that each  bucket will mix at least 225 gallons and could be  more depending on the salinity level required in your tank.&nbsp; On top of  that, you are getting guaranteed levels of Calcium, Magnesium and  Strontium in each mix and will have to dose separately less. </strong></p></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Watch for future spotlights or go <a href="http://www.aquavitro.com/Products.html">here</a>  for more information about these exciting products!</strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <strong>As always, our spotlight product will be  on sale.&nbsp; To celebrate salinity we are going to do something different.&nbsp;  This week, Sat the 20th to Sat the 27th, our entire saltwater selection  will be 10% off</strong><strong>.</strong> </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>The Greater Pittsburgh Aquarium Society will hold  their monthly meeting on Friday, March 26th at the Phipps Garden  Center.&nbsp; Doors open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm.&nbsp; The  speaker this month is </strong><strong>Mark Denaro and he will discuss wild  bettas and other anabantoids.</strong><strong>&nbsp; As always,  there will be a raffle which will include an Oddball Pets Gift Card! :)&nbsp;  </strong></div> </div>]]>
        
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    <title>Oddball News March 5th 2010</title>
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    <published>2010-03-06T00:00:19Z</published>
    <updated>2010-03-06T00:06:58Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp; New&nbsp; This Week! African Butterfly Fish ~ Amazing!!Green Neon TetrasArcher Fish ~ These guys are awesome and love crickets!!Albino Cherry BarbsCherry BarbsBumble Bee CatfishLaetacara dorsigera ~ awesome dwarf cichlids!Dwarf Orange CrayfishBlue CrayfishAssassin Snail ~ Restocked!Dwarf Frogs &nbsp; Saltwater:...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr style="text-align: center"><td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><strong><img width="329" height="220" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_GreenNeon.jpg" /></strong></td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td valign="top" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(51, 51, 51)"> <div><h1><strong>New&nbsp;</strong></h1></div> <div><h1><strong> This Week!<br /></strong></h1></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></p><div> <ul><li>African Butterfly Fish ~ Amazing!!</li><li>Green Neon Tetras</li><li>Archer Fish ~ These guys are awesome and love crickets!!</li><li>Albino Cherry Barbs</li><li>Cherry Barbs</li><li>Bumble Bee Catfish</li><li>Laetacara dorsigera ~ awesome dwarf cichlids!</li><li>Dwarf Orange Crayfish</li><li>Blue Crayfish</li><li>Assassin Snail ~ Restocked!</li><li>Dwarf Frogs</li></ul>          </div>   <div>&nbsp;</div> <div style="font-weight: bold"><h2>Saltwater:</h2></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <ul><li>Tank Raised Ocellaris Clownfish</li><li>Tank Raised Black Percula Clownfish</li><li>...Plus some new plants too! :)</li></ul>   <p>&nbsp;</p><br /><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div> <div><h1><strong>Product Spotlight!<br /></strong></h1></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Seachem's Aqua Vitro - fuel<br /></span></strong></div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <br /> <div><strong>fuel&trade;</strong> is a comprehensive <strong>carbohydrate, vitamin, amino acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid, and trace element</strong> supplement developed to address nutritional requirements commonly associated with corals. fuel&trade; contains ascorbic acid in a base of chlorella, which contains a rich assortment of amino acids and vitamins. The health benefits of chlorella are widely known and while spirulina, a similar algae, has been regularly used in the industry, aquavitro&trade; is the first to utilize the vastly superior chlorella. fuel&trade; is formulated to provide nutrients available from natural tropical reef waters.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Chlorella</strong> is a unique algae that grows in fresh water. It is extremely high in enzymes, vitamins and minerals, including the full vitamin-B Complex. It is over-flowing with unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, and proteins. There are also vitamins found in Chlorella including: Vitamin C, pro-vitamin A (B-carotene), thiamine (B<sub>1</sub>), riboflavin (B<sub>2</sub>), pyridoxine (B<sub>6</sub>), niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, Vitamin B<sub>12</sub>, biotin, choline, Vitamin K, lipoic acid, and inositol. Minerals in Chlorella include: phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, and copper. It contains a higher level of amino acids than spirulina and is FDA approved for use with ornamental fish.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div><strong>fuel is just one of the amazing products in Seachem's aqua vitro product line.&nbsp; Watch for future spotlights or go <a href="http://t.ymlp97.com/uhwaaamsqapaeejuadau/click.php">here</a> for more information about these exciting products!</strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>As always, our spotlight product will be on sale.&nbsp; This month the entire aqua vitro product line will be 20% off!!</strong></div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div><img width="143" height="543" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_fuel_3.jpg" /></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><div><strong>PAPAS Meeting...</strong></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><div align="center"><a href="http://t.ymlp97.com/uhqavamsqadaeejuazau/click.php"><img width="483" height="100" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_papas.jpg" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><strong>The Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, March 7th at 2pm.&nbsp; The planned topic is Aquascaping Concepts and will be presented by Jeff!&nbsp; The meeting will be held here at the store and all are welcome to attend.&nbsp; We hope to see you there! :)</strong>]]>
        
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    <title>CPO&apos;s are Back!</title>
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    <published>2010-02-20T21:16:40Z</published>
    <updated>2010-03-06T00:08:28Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[&nbsp;CPO - Cambarellus patzcuarensis sp. &quot;Orange&quot;&nbsp;We know a lot of you we're waiting for more of these little guys and we have them! &nbsp;These amazing little crayfish only get to 1.5&quot; and are totally plant safe. &nbsp;You can read more...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p><img width="700" height="350" border="0" title="Dwarf CPO" alt="Dwarf CPO" src="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-68351757479817_2095_6872381" /></p><h1><strong>CPO</strong> - <em>Cambarellus patzcuarensis sp. &quot;Orange&quot;</em>&nbsp;</h1><p>We know a lot of you we're waiting for more of these little guys and we have them! &nbsp;These amazing little crayfish only get to 1.5&quot; and are totally plant safe. &nbsp;You can read more about them <a href="http://www.oddballonline.com/fish/CPO.html">here.&nbsp;</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Happy Valentine&apos;s Day!</title>
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    <published>2010-02-12T00:16:14Z</published>
    <updated>2010-02-12T00:26:21Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[New Fish This Week!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tracked Nerite! ~ Amazing &amp; a New Nerite for us!! Yellow Rabbit Snail ~ Tylomelania spChocolate Rabbit Snail ~ Tylomelania sp Rummy Nose Tetras Roseline Sharks ~ Sold out and restocked! Clown Loaches ~ Small and Medium...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1><img width="329" height="220" border="0" align="left" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_yellowrabbit_2.jpg" /></h1><h1>New Fish This Week!</h1><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Tracked Nerite! ~ Amazing &amp; a New Nerite for us!! </li><li>Yellow Rabbit Snail ~ Tylomelania sp</li><li>Chocolate Rabbit Snail ~ Tylomelania sp</li><li> Rummy Nose Tetras</li><li> Roseline Sharks ~ Sold out and restocked!</li><li> Clown Loaches ~ Small and Medium Size in stock!</li><li> Siamese Algae Eaters ~ Finally back in stock!!</li><li> Red Belly Pirahna</li><li>Amano Shrimp</li><li>Leleupi ~ <span class="profiletitle"><em>Neolamprologus leleupi</em></span></li></ul>    <h1><strong>Love is in the Air...</strong></h1><div><strong>Valentine's Day is coming up and the fish want to celebrate with us!&nbsp; This weekend(Friday-Sunday):<br /></strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>All Pairs - 25% off (Tanks will be marked with a heart)</strong></div> <div><strong>Everything else(excluding tanks and feeders) - 15% OFF!</strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Extra Special:</strong></span></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>All Oak Tanks/Stands in stock - 30% off if you buy the Combo!</strong></div> <div><strong>Discus - 30% off</strong></div><br /><h1><strong>We're OPEN...</strong></h1><strong>The weather has certainly thrown us all for a loop this last week or so!&nbsp; We just wanted to let you know that the lot is plowed and we are open!! :)</strong><img border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_Streets95run95.jpg" /><br /><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div> <div><h1><strong>Product Spotlight!<br /></strong></h1></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Seachem's Aqua Vitro - alpha<br /></span></strong></div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <div class="boldHeadline">&nbsp;</div> <div>A paramount factor in the proper maintenance of an aquarium is the dilution of accumulated waste by scheduled water changes. This requires the removal of chlorine or chloramine or both from the new water. With the advent of chloramine, thiosulfate has proven inadequate, causing the release of ammonia. At acid or neutral pH, this is not of serious consequence. However, at alkaline pH it can be devastating, particularly if the tap water is heavily treated with chloramines.</div> <div>alpha&trade; is a concentrated conditioner for saltwater.<strong> It is 50% more active than Prime&trade; and 375% more active than the next closest competitor.</strong> alpha&trade; removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. <strong>It converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily utilized by beneficial bacteria and reef inhabitants such as clams</strong>. alpha&trade; may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. alpha&trade; detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. alpha&trade; also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat on fish. alpha&trade; is non-acidic and will not impact pH, nor will it over activate skimmers. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water.<br /> <br /></div> <img width="394" height="32" border="0" src="http://www.aquavitro.com/images/Compare_alpha.gif" alt="Compare alpha&trade; to other polular conditioners" /><img width="467" height="306" border="0" src="http://www.aquavitro.com/images/alpha_chart.jpg" alt="alpha&trade; Chart" /></div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div><img width="152" height="576" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp.com/daveenedy_alpha.jpg" /></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><div><strong>alpha is just one of the amazing products in Seachem's aqua vitro product line.&nbsp; Watch for future spotlights or go <a href="http://www.aquavitro.com/Products.html">here</a> for more information about these exciting products!</strong></div> <div><strong><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>As always, our spotlight product will be on sale.&nbsp; This month the entire aqua vitro product line will be 20% off!!</strong></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h1><strong>PAPAS Meeting...</strong></h1><img border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_papas.jpg" /><br /><div><strong>The Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 14th at 2pm.&nbsp; The planned topic is emersed setups and will be presented by Tim Gross!&nbsp; The meeting will be held here at the store and all are welcome to attend.&nbsp; Please understand that parking may be an issue due to snow and carpool if possible! :)&nbsp; We hope to see you there!</strong></div>]]>
        
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    <published>2010-01-29T19:37:39Z</published>
    <updated>2010-01-29T19:45:36Z</updated>
    
    <summary> New Fish This Week: Zebra Nerite! ~ They&apos;re Back! Giant danio Gold Giant danio Albino Cherry Barb ~ Wicked Cool! Roseline Sharks Chinese Butterfly Loach Clown Pleco Glowlite Tetra Albino Glowlite Tetra Gold Pristella Tetra Harlequin Rasbora Long Fin...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<br /><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div> <div><h1><strong>New Fish This Week: </strong></h1></div><div>Zebra Nerite! ~ They're Back!</div> <div>Giant danio<br /></div> <div>Gold Giant danio</div> <div>Albino Cherry Barb ~ Wicked Cool!</div> <div>Roseline Sharks</div> <div>Chinese Butterfly Loach </div> <div>Clown Pleco</div> </div> <div>Glowlite Tetra<br /></div> <div> <div>Albino Glowlite Tetra</div> <div>Gold Pristella Tetra<br /></div> <div>Harlequin Rasbora</div> <div>Long Fin White Cloud<br /></div> <div>Amano Shrimp ~ Algae eating invert!.</div> <div>White Cloud</div> <div>Gold Ram ~ Locally Raised!<br /></div> </div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><h1>Saltwater is HERE!!</h1><table width="560" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; height: 409px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><div>Thats right!&nbsp; </div> <div>We took our time and we're doing it right!&nbsp; The same quality you've come to expect from our freshwater fish you can count on with our saltwater selection!&nbsp; We have the following available for sale right now!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Scooter Blenny</div> <div>Percula Clown ~ Tank Raised!</div> <div>Green Chromis</div> <div>Yellow Tail Blue Damsel</div> <div>Firefish Goby</div> <div>Hi-Fin Goby</div> <div>Neon Goby ~ Tank Raised!</div> <div>Yellow Tang</div> <div>Longnose Hawkfish</div> <div>Emerald Crab</div> <div>Mexican Hermit Crab</div> <div>Turbo Snail</div> <div>Nassarius Snail</div> <div>Pistol Shrimp! ~ Super cool!</div> <div>Algae Blenny</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We not only have livestock but a great selection of dry goods as well.&nbsp; We are also now offering:</div> <div><p> Salt water (1.025 salinity) as well as </p></div> <div>RO/DI water</div> </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><img width="250" height="250" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp.com/daveenedy_logo.jpg" /></td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div>Oddball is hiring!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We are looking for someone to help out in the store/hatchery on a part time basis.&nbsp; Candidates should have:</div> <div> <ul><li>knowledge of fish keeping</li><li>good attitude</li><li>not afraid to get wet and dirty!</li></ul> Interested candidates should drop off a resume ASAP. <br /></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><h1><a href="http://www.gpasi.org/"><strong><img width="120" height="119" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp.com/daveenedy_GPASIsm_4.jpg" /></strong></a><strong>GPASI Meeting - January 29th</strong></h1><h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>&nbsp;</h1></div>]]>
        
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    <title>New Fish This Week!</title>
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    <published>2010-01-07T04:37:10Z</published>
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    <summary><![CDATA[New Fish this week ! Gold Gourami Limia nigrofasciata ~ Unique livebearer Orange Snakeskin Guppy ~ New &amp; Oddball Raised Figure 8 puffer ~ Large snail munching machines! Blind Cave Tetra ~ Creepy but cool Red Marble Pleco ~ Locally...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div><strong>New Fish this week !<br /></strong></div> <div><br /></div> <div>Gold Gourami</div> <div>Limia nigrofasciata ~ Unique livebearer<br /></div> <div>Orange Snakeskin Guppy ~ New &amp; Oddball Raised <br /></div> <div>Figure 8 puffer ~ Large snail munching machines!<br /></div> <div>Blind Cave Tetra ~ Creepy but cool<br /></div> <div>Red Marble Pleco ~ Locally raised and hard to find!<br /></div> <div>Amano Shrimp ~ Algae eating fools!<br /></div> <div>Rainbow Shark</div> <div>Reg. Bristlenose Pleco ~ Breeder size! <br /></div> <div>Queen Botia ~ Awesome loach ~ must see!!<br /></div> <div>Sky Blue Tetra</div> <div>Blue Axelrodi Rasbora ~ Beautiful nano fish!<br /></div> <div>Mixed Oscar <br /></div> <div>Clown Loach</div> <div>Neon Tetra</div> <div>Cardinal Tetra ~ Tank Raised! <br /></div> <div>Cherry Barb</div><p> Rummy Nose Tetra</p><div><strong>Featured Product </strong><br /></div>  <table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 80%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <div> <div><strong>What's in your water? </strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Unfortunately, we live in a world where pure water isn't an option for most of us anymore.&nbsp; We drink our water from bottles and filter our water from the tap.&nbsp; We trust our water provider to make our water safe for human consumption, but what about for our fish?&nbsp; The time has long passed when we could just let our tap water sit for &quot;24 hours&quot; and have it be &quot;safe&quot; for our fishy friends.&nbsp; With Chloramines, Heavy Metals and even Nitrates in our tap water we can't afford to not use a water conditioner.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Whlie there are a ton of options available today, we recommend Seachem's Prime.&nbsp; We use this product in the store because it works.&nbsp; For the rest of the month we are offering Prime (any size) at 20% OFF!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Seachem Prime:</span></div> <div> <div>Prime is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Prime removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank's biofilter.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Prime may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. Prime detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Prime also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>More info <a href="http://t.ymlp97.com/umyavaewyaoabmhacau/click.php">here</a>:</div> </div> </div> </td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top" align="left" style="padding: 0px; width: 15%; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"><img width="293" height="449" border="0" src="http://img.ymlp97.com/daveenedy_prime500mL.jpg" /><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;]]>
        
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    <title>Merry Christmas!</title>
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    <published>2009-12-25T22:52:52Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-25T22:55:03Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Giant Christmas SALE! Dec. 26th - 28th 2009 &nbsp; We are discounting tons of fish and plants this weekend!&nbsp; Sat-Mon.! &nbsp; Here is a sample of what you'll find on sale this weekend! &nbsp; ALL Plants Real and Plastic! -...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div><div><strong>Giant Christmas SALE! </strong><br /></div>     <div><strong>Dec. 26th - 28th 2009</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We are discounting tons of fish and plants this weekend!&nbsp; Sat-Mon.!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Here is a sample of what you'll find on sale this weekend!</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>ALL Plants Real and Plastic!</strong><strong> - 30% OFF <br /> </strong></div> <div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><br /></span></strong></div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">All African Cichlids</span> - <strong>30% OFF !!!<br /></strong></div> <div>All Guppies (excluding feeders) - <strong>30% OFF</strong></div> <div>All Rainbows - <strong>30% OFF</strong></div> <div>Honey Sunset Gouramis - <strong>30% OFF</strong></div> <div>All Discus - <strong>10% OFF</strong></div> <div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div> <div>Scissortail Rasboras - <strong>.99 cents!<br /> </strong></div> <div>Neon Tetras - <strong>1.25$</strong></div> <div>Zebra Danios - <strong>.99 cents!</strong></div> <div>Neon Rosy Barbs - <strong>.99 cents!</strong></div> <div>White Tetras - <strong>1.25$</strong></div> <div>Emperor Tetras - <strong>1.25$!!!!!</strong></div> <div>Adult Angelfish - <strong>10.00$</strong></div> <div>Small Angelfish - <strong>3.00$</strong></div></div><br />]]>
        
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    <title>Happy Holidays!</title>
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    <published>2009-12-18T15:26:29Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-18T15:33:50Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Oddball Pets would like to wish everyone a Happy, Merry, and Jolly Holiday season!&nbsp; &nbsp; Holiday Hours: The store will close at 5pm on Christmas eve (Dec. 24th) and will reopen on Saturday Dec. 26th at noon.&nbsp; If you have...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div><div><strong>Oddball Pets would like to wish everyone a Happy, Merry, and Jolly Holiday season!&nbsp; </strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Holiday Hours:</strong></div> <div>The store will close at 5pm on Christmas eve (Dec. 24th) and will reopen on Saturday Dec. 26th at noon.&nbsp; If you have an emergency just send us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP! </div></div><br /><h1><strong>whats up with the weather?</strong></h1><div><strong>Dec. 18th - 20th 2009</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>To simply put it, the weather around here has been <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WEIRD</em></span> lately.&nbsp; From crazy wind storms to roads that turn into ice for no reason.</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We know a lot of you missed our awesome sale last weekend because of the weather so we decided to extend our 20% OFF everything sale to this weekend!&nbsp; </strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>This Friday Dec. 18th - Sunday the 20th you can get 20% off of anything in the store!&nbsp; </strong></div> <div>(excludes tanks, and feeders)<strong><br /></strong></div><br /><h1><strong>Yeah, you read that right 20% OFF!!</strong></h1><br /><h2><strong>Gift Card Special</strong></h2><div><strong>Are you looking for a great holiday gift for your fish loving friends/family?&nbsp; Buy a gift card between December 4 and December 24th and get a bonus certificate for free fish!!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>$50 gift card = $10 free fish certificate</strong></div><p> <strong>$100 gift card = $20 free fish certificate</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Last chance to get an amazing deal on a new tank!</strong></h3><div><strong>This special will end December 20th 2009!!!&nbsp; </strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Spend $50 and purchase a 20H or 20L for $20.00</strong></div> <div><strong>Spend $75 and purchase a 29 for $29.00</strong></div> <div><strong>Spend $100 and purchase a 75 for $75.00!!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The qualifying purchase can be on <span style="text-decoration: underline">any</span> items in the store (fish, filters, reptiles, gravel, etc.) as long as your single purchase is over the qualifying purchase amount.&nbsp; The tank will be available for pick up on the following Tuesday so there is almost no wait!</div> <div> <div><br /></div> </div>]]>
        
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    <title>SALE!!</title>
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    <published>2009-12-11T17:56:03Z</published>
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    <summary><![CDATA[20% OFF!!!! Dec. 11th - 13th 2009 &nbsp; We heard you loud and clear..!&nbsp; With the holidays coming up, we know everyone is strapped for cash so we're doing our LAST BIG sale of the year!!!&nbsp; If your thinking about...]]></summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div><strong>20% OFF!!!!</strong><br /></div>     <div><strong>Dec. 11th - 13th 2009</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We heard you loud and clear..!&nbsp; With the holidays coming up, we know everyone is strapped for cash so we're doing our LAST BIG sale of the year!!!&nbsp; If your thinking about a gift for someone this is your chance to get it and save some money!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We are taking <span style="text-decoration: underline">20% OFF EVERYTHING</span> in the store (tanks and feeders excluded).&nbsp; This weekend only (Friday Dec. 11th - Sunday December 13th.)<br /></strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>We have tons of healthy beautiful fish available as well as a full stock of dry goods including bulk food!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>If you are looking for a new tank set-up check out the tank specials below.&nbsp; These are THE LOWEST prices you will find on new tanks ANYWHERE!! &nbsp; We've just been told that this special will end in 2 weeks.&nbsp; Get them while you still can!</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div><strong>Gift Card Special</strong><br /></div>     <div><strong>Are you looking for a great holiday gift for your fish loving friends/family?&nbsp; Buy a gift card between December 4 and December 24th and get a bonus certificate for free fish!!</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>$50 gift card = $10 free fish certificate</strong></div></div><div> <strong>$100 gift card = $20 free fish certificate</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div>new fish this week:<br /></div>    <div style="text-align: center"> <ul><li style="text-align: left">Scissortail rasbora ~ <em>Rasbora trilineata<strong>&nbsp;</strong><br /></em></li><li style="text-align: left">Black Neon Tetra ~<em><span class="fn"> Hyphessobrycon&nbsp;herbertaxelrodi</span></em></li><li style="text-align: left">Diamond Tetra ~ <em>Moenkhausia pittieri</em></li><li style="text-align: left">Red/Gold Honey Dwarf Gourami ~ <em>Colisa sota</em></li><li style="text-align: left">Neon Tetra <em>~&nbsp;</em><em>Paracheirodon innesi</em></li><li style="text-align: left">Demasoni <em>~</em> <span class="title"><em>Pseudotropheus demasoni</em></span><em> - </em><em><strong>* ODDBALL RAISED!</strong></em><em><span class="sciname" /></em></li><li style="text-align: left"><em><span class="sciname">Neolamprologus tetracanthus</span></em><em> - </em><em><strong>* ODDBALL RAISED!</strong></em> <br /></li></ul></div>&nbsp;</div>]]>
        
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