There are many reasons why aquarium enthusiasts put so much time and effort into caring for an aquarium, and having the opportunity to showcase some of the most beautiful and unique marine specimen certainly ranks close to the top of any list. While experienced fish tank enthusiasts rarely lack the confidence to include the rarest and most unique of marine life in their freshwater or saltwater tanks, others may be a bit hesitant to add seahorses or any other specimen that requires a greater degree of care. Kareem Elsirafy was once among those who felt… Read Article →

Ask the owner of any pet — it could be a dog or a cat, a fish or bird, or even some kind of reptile or rodent — if they believe that their pet is an integral part of the family, and the answer will almost always be in the affirmative. Many of those same pet owners will also be happy to add that not only is their pet a valued family member, but it is a near-equal contributor to the household. While pets require regular veterinary care and must be fed and properly looked… Read Article →

Fish, despite their small brains and similar appearance to others like them much like us with random look alikes in the world, can be highly intelligent to the point you might be surprised. ichthyologist Parviz Khosrowyar is nearly famous around the Miami Beach area. The different species of fish and availability of them is the reason why he chose to settle down in Miami Beach. “Fish aren’t nearly as stupid as we think they are,” says Praviz. “Many are very smart and they work together in their own community.” he continued.  Parviz Khosrowyar has been studying fish… Read Article →

Most veteran saltwater tank enthusiasts are quite aware of the importance of providing all of the inhabitants of their tank with the nutrition they need to thrive in a contained environment. There is a significant difference between feeding a fish-only tank and feeding a saltwater coral reef tank, and this difference is one that must be accounted for on a regular basis. Through Reefs2Go.com, the live food that is necessary for enriching a saltwater tank with the most ideal nutrients is possible, and it does not require being subjected to the whims of the limited… Read Article →

Some rabid fish fans are crazy about their aquariums.  They have let their hobby take over their lives.  The fish are in massive tanks that dominate there living space.  They spend huge amounts of money on fish every year.  The fish for pets business is thriving because of the kind of people.  How about those gold fish at the fair.  Do they have a chance to have a life in one of those amazing tanks?   Most will not.  Most of those gold fish will live of their short lives in the tiny fish bowl from… Read Article →

There are times in our lives that we have to fish or cut bait.  The important decisions that we make as we go through this life are critical to our path.  One wrong choice can forever alter you future for the good or bad.  Getting married is a life altering decision that can be good or bad depending on the path.  If you want to move forward with a good path then you will need to be vested in the decisions you make.  Not all paths will pan out.  the best way to lead your… Read Article →

The old fish stories my grandpa used to tell were fun and no one believed them much.  After all fish can only grow so big right.  Well I have to rethink some of those tales after watching the monster fish caught on TV.  Could the got away stories have been true?  I wish that I had seen what my grandpa had told about.  The great fish that nearly pulled him into the water or the monster fish that nearly tipped over the boat. I have to rethink the possibility that these fish can exist in… Read Article →

There is a giant fish in the lake near my home.  I kayak there often and this monster fish taunts me.  I am not a fisherman so the fish is not something I dream about catching. The water in the lake is warm year round and the giant fish is some kind of carp I suspect.  It seems to wait for me to pass then jump out of the water right by my kayak.  One of these days it will probably jump right into my boat.  I know that the fish is going to flop right… Read Article →

If you believe some fishermen fish are intelligent.  They seem to have the ability to escape their most effective lures and hooks.  They can steal bait from the best fishermen.  Try as we may that big one eludes us.  The one that got away is still taunting us.  The fish have brains and smarts beyond some of the best of us.  I think that these tales of giant intelligent fish are exaggerated excuses for failure.  The fishermen need to perpetuate this story line to continue seeking the great intelligent fish.  Luke Weil can fish like… Read Article →

I in general like fish but more in a sandwich.  The whole fish in an aquarium thing eludes me.  What is the attraction.  If I want to see a fish swimming I will jump in my kayak and check out the lake.  Having them captive in a smelly bowl doesn’t interest me.  So what exactly is it that makes people do it?  I guess that some people just like to look at them swimming.  If they are not diligent the fish will be bottom up and dead.  That is my memory of the gold fish… Read Article →

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