Video Archives
My Encounters with Günther Sterba
In this month’s video, Hajo Herrmann, one of MOAPH’s featured authors, offers an insightful video detailing the remarkable life of Günther Sterba and his meaningful impact on the aquarium and ...
Vintage Turtle Artifacts with Jay Frewer
In this month’s video, Jay Frewer, joint owner of one of the largest turtle and tortoise farms in the United States, showcases his collection of vintage turtle artifacts! ...
A MOAPH Interview with Bob Krause
This month we sat down with Bob Krause, the renowned inventor of the CritterTrail, founder of “The World’s Largest Pet Center,” Noah’s Ark, and a hard-core turtle nerd. He shares ...
A MOAPH Interview with Mike and Jay Frewer
Jay and Mike Frewer own one of the largest turtle and tortoise farms in the United States. They are working to preserve many crucial species, and while their work there ...
A MOAPH Interview at Weeki Wachee Springs
This month we had the privilege of visiting Weeki Wachee Springs and meeting REAL LIVE MERMAIDS! While we were there, we saw the mermaids perform, had a chat with a ...
History of the Hans Jensen Manufacturing Co. (Makers of the Jewel Aquarium)
We sat down with Rita Jensen this month to learn about her grandfather’s company, Hans Jensen Manufacturing. This iconic company created the prize-winning Jewel Aquariums. Until now, the history puzzle ...
An Interview with Dan DiGiacomo – My Life in the Pet Industry, Including: Russo’s Wonderful World of Pets, Dog Breeders, Movie Stars, John Wayne and His 2 Samoyeds, and Gertrude the 2-Headed Snake
Dan DiGiacomo owned Russo’s Pets for decades and shares his experience running this shop, dealing with animal rights groups, and the various celebrities who visited his shop through the years ...
How to Live to 100+? Own a Bird Farm! Interview with Frank Miser Sr.
Frank Miser just turned 100, and still comes into work everyday at Magnolia Bird Farm, which he founded over 50 years ago. We had the chance to sit down and ...
Pet Movie & Show Clips from the 1930s-2000 Part 4
From the 1930s onward, pets have been a critical part of film. These time capsules are both entertaining and educational to look at, as we see how pets were kept ...
David Smith Lifetime Collection Unboxing
David Smith is an avid collector of antiques, and recently sent us a huge portion of his lifetime collection. Watch this video as we unbox many of the treasures he ...
A Brief History of Aquarium Backgrounds
Aquarium keeping has evolved in many ways over the years, but one of the lesser talked about areas it’s changed is through decorative backgrounds. In this month’s video we take ...
How to Live to 100+? Keep a Fish Room! Interview with Victor Hritz
Victor Hritz is 94 years old and still has 30+ fish tanks he actively maintains. He owned a pet store in New York City for 47 years named Crystal Aquarium, ...
