Benjamin's Aquarium Showroom

11/25/2025

Not going to lie, it’s been hard balancing every job I’m supposed to get done. Is this a bad way to get some content out and stay top of mind?

10/11/2025

🐟 Niger Triggerfish (Odonus niger) – Fun Facts!
🔹 1. Not Actually From Niger

Despite the name, it’s not from the African country Niger.

It's found in the Indo-Pacific region, especially around coral reefs.

🔹 2. Bright Colors + Mood Swings

They’re blue-green to purple, and their color can change slightly depending on their mood or environment.

In the right light, they can look iridescent!

🔹 3. "Trigger" Mechanism

Named for a locking dorsal spine: when threatened, they wedge themselves into rocks and "lock" the spine up so predators can’t pull them out.

Super useful defense mechanism.

🔹 4. Big Teeth, Big Attitude

They have strong teeth and jaws—made for crunching crustaceans and sea urchins.

They’re known to be aggressive, especially during nesting season. Divers beware!

🔹 5. Swimming Style

They don’t flap their tails like most fish.

Instead, they use undulating dorsal and a**l fins, making them look like they’re gliding or dancing through the water.

🔹 6. They “Talk” by Grinding Teeth

You might hear a clicking sound underwater—that’s them grinding their teeth!

It’s a form of communication or warning.

🔹 7. Popular in Aquariums (But With Caution)

They’re colorful and eye-catching, so people want them in saltwater tanks.

But they can be territorial and aggressive—especially with smaller or more peaceful tankmates.

Still have this guy up for sale $100. He'd really love a home

09/20/2025

She can get a lil’ lippy at times 😅

08/18/2024

Hey Guys!

Our latest Giant Order Is Doing Well!

(Flash sale today only - all urchins 20% off)

Our urchins: Tuxedo - Pincushion - Banded - Rock - Helmet

07/29/2024

$50 Off A FU MANCHU Lionfish 🥹👌✅

07/29/2024

We still have one final pair of seahorses!

We are offering 200$ Off The Pair

07/26/2024

We want to spice up your summer with a weekend of 20% off all livestock and dry goods

This Saturday & Sunday only
(Excludes Ecotech & Neptune)

07/18/2024

Concept Aquariums is looking for some new team members, is anyone interested in building aquariums?

Glass Cutter Concept Aquariums – Calgary, AB T2E 6L5 Our team Concept Aquariums are looking for independent worker who can work without being supervised, detail oriented Glass Cutter, to join our busy team Full job description Experience cutting glass is a must -1-3 years Responsibilities: Operate...

07/10/2024

🔥 Fire Sale 🔥
72x24x20” Starphire Aquarium (Fully Polished) with back overflow

50% OFF

07/01/2024

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

Today only 20% off anything red!

06/29/2024

People are AWESOME man, let’s share the love!

TAG the first person that comes to mind that is deserving of a beautiful Red Sea Re**er 425 System

Maybe it is someone that helped you out of a jam,

Maybe someone did something really respectable lately,

Maybe someone did something nice for you.

Just summarize why you tagged them!

If we can build this up to 1000 stories shared,

We’ll not only give away the setup - we’ll set it up for them fully with equipment for FREE.

We’ll be sharing this across all platforms;

Please enter people freely throughout them!

06/28/2024

Order landed 😎