Posts Tagged ‘Fish’

How to set up a Freshwater Fish Tank

People throughout the world love to keep pets. Some people like dogs, some cats, some even snakes and other animals and birds. But there are people who prefer to keep fish as pets. In fact fish can be great pets as they are easy to keep and maintain and may provide immense delight to the onlookers. If you are fish lover then freshwater fish is your best options.

Freshwater fish are not only easy to care for, but are also very beautiful, playful and gentle. If you are a fish hobbyist and are keen on having your very own freshwater aquarium fish, this article will offer you a lot of helpful insights.

Make firm decision before buying

Prior to buying any fish tank, you must consider a few things and also need… Read more..

3 Freshwater Fish For Tank Conditions

The Lemon Tetra, the Leopard Corydoras and the Orange Chromide are three excellent freshwater fish for your Tank are described here.  Discover their behavioral patterns, colors and any unusual physical features, temperature and water requirements, feeding likes and dislikes and optimal breeding conditions.

Lemon Tetra – Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Family: Characidae)

Behavior:A very popular fish, well suited to a community tank, it is best to have say up to six of them in a small shoal. It is peaceful, active (good swimmer) and a sturdy fish. Water and Tank Conditions: You need plenty of swimming space for this tetra and a tank temperature between 22 and 26 degrees centigrade.Features and Colors: Do not often grow  bigger than 5 cms. Difficult to see the differences between male and female. The female is generally… Read more..

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Hang your mounted fish and your extra lures or sea shells on it and make a great nautical display on your wall.

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Freshwater Fish Meals Prepared New Ways

Are you having troubles planning a special freshwater fish meal that is different for the family to enjoy?If you are looking for a new way to get everyone excited about eating fish then give them a challenge. This could be an outing to the lake, river, stream or pond for catching your favorite fish with the family. If this approach is not feasible then you may have to purchase from your local markets. Nothing can compare to the taste of freshwater fish.This is an easy recipe suggestion for you to tryFried Potato Flake Walleye FilletsFour medium size walleye fillets cut into piecesTwo cups instant potato flakesTwo eggsOne cup of milkTwo tablespoons of parsley flakes (optional)1/3 cup of lard and 1/3 cup butterPepper seasoning to tasteMix the eggs, milk, and… Read more..

Alabama’s Freshwater Fish

The largemouth bass is not the only bass dominating freshwater fishing. Alabama has many varieties of bass such as striped, small mouth and spotted bass to name a few. Even though there is a large variety of bass in Alabama’s fresh water lakes, ponds and rivers, the fish most sought after by avid fishermen in Alabama is the largemouth bass because of the challenge and reward in catching it. One of the best ways to get an advantage when fishing for largemouth bass is to use a Garmin fishfinder 160c dual beam which is on sale for $199.99 at

Alabama has more fish in its freshwater lakes than just bass. You’ll find crappie, trout, brim and catfish to name a few. Of these fish, the catfish is the only one… Read more..

3 Freshwater Fish In Your Community Tank Described

Three freshwater fish in your community tank are described here along with their characteristics, optimal tank conditions and feeding and breeding requirements.

Dwarf Pencil Fish – Nannostomus marginatus (Family: Lebiasinidae)

Behavior: It is a bit timid and likes its fellow dwarfs so its better to have few of them in your aquarium. They will grow to about 3 cms when adult and are slow swimmers so you will have plenty of time to admire them!.

Water and Tank Conditions: This fish will thrive well if there is plenty of swimming space and also a well planted area as we have said it is a bit timid. A water temperature range of about 24 degrees centigrade will be ideal.

Features and Colors: There are differences between the sexes but are a bit subtle. The… Read more..

Some Choices of Freshwater Fish to Beautify Your Aquarium

Aquarium can be a very beautiful improvement for your interior decor. Colors combination among various types of fish and vegetation will make your interior livelier. Mixing various types of fish will make your aquarium lovely, but you can also put a certain type of fish if you want to have easier care. You can choose either saltwater or freshwater aquarium, but fresh water one will be more recommended if you want to have simpler care and treatment. Then, what are the best types of freshwater fish for aquarium?Basically, you can find two categories of freshwater aquarium fish. The fist one is livebearers that give birth to their young in their reproduction process, such as guppies and mollies. The second category is egg-layers fish such as gold fish and neon… Read more..

3 Tropical Freshwater Fish To Add To Your Aquarium – B to C

Three tropical freshwater aquarium fish you can add to your aquarium are detailed here (Brown Acara, Cardinal Tetra and Chocolate Gourami). Information is provided on feeding, colors, breeding, temperament and aquarium temperatures.Brown Acara – Aequidens portalegrensis (Family: Cichlidae) The main body color of the adult is reddish-brown, the scales are large and the fins are greenish and marbled with a range of colors. A horizontal line of dark colored bars runs from the eye to near the tail at which there is a dark area surrounded by yellow or green dots. Although timid, it can grow to more than 15 cms so you need to consider if it is ideal or not for your community tank. The difference between the sexes is subtle. The anal fin of the male… Read more..

McDonald’s Frankie the Fish Singing Fish


Product DescriptionMcDonald’s Frankie the Fish Singing Fish

“If it were you in that sandwich you wouldn’t be laughing at all!”
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Add fun and humor to any wall with Frankie the Fish.

Frankie plays McDonald’s “Give Me Back That Filet-o-Fish®” song while his mouth and head move to the beat. It also includes a dance re-mix of the song.

Hangs up easily on any door or wall.

Measures 15 1/2″ L x 9″ H x 4″ D. Made of… More >>

Ready To Fish Tackle Box


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