Much Better Than Tropical Fish
A mother’s love is something I never understood. My mother used to drive me crazy with her incessant worrying. I had to call her whenever I went somewhere and when I got home from where I was going (even after I was married). She drove me crazy. And then, something happened, I had my own daughter.Now, if you ask either of my children, they will tell you that I am not exactly the maternal type
Hooray for Bowenwood (The Australian)
I HAVE swum too far. I’ve splashed out from the beach at Bowen on the Queensland coast and, lo and behold, there’s coral and tropical fish in clownish costumes. Fringing coral right off a mainland beach is practically unknown along our east coast and for an hour I am lost among the miracles of the underwater world, idling over the small dramas of fishy life.
Sea Hunt in the Desert (New York Times)
BRINGING THE OCEAN INLAND Divers in and around one of the three saltwater pools at Bonneville Seabase that hold thousands of tropical fish.
Maintaining Freshwater Aquarium
If you have come to the conclusion that you would like to set up a tropical fish aquarium for the enjoyment of yourself and your family, then you are probably in need of some directions in how to get started. If you are completely new to fish keeping, then you should probably start with freshwater aquarium fish, since caring for this type requires less maintenance. Freshwater aquarium fish, as opposed to their bright and flashy cousins of the saltwater variety, can be a good experience for pe
A Swedish Thanksgiving Eulogy to Poseidon
Poseidon passed on yesterday. He was 14 months and 3 days old. That’s just a guess. It was somewhat of an unexpected passing. He had survived six weeks in a bathtub full of tepid fish- poop infested water. I thought he could handle anything. But I was wrong. Because now he is gone. As I mentioned, it’s been very cold in my apartment lately. And Poseidon is a Beta
Breeding Livebearers
Breeding Livebearers November 27th, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Breeding Livebearers Two of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and Swordtails are livebearers which means that their babies come out swimming. Like most livebearers, there is not much to getting your guppies or swordtail to breed. 10 Ways Horses Build Character in Children Horses are large and intimidating, so naturally it takes a lot of confidence to be able to control one.
The Fish
Here’s an unusual and deeply moving essay about a guy who had a tropical fish, and actually started paying close attention to the animal. As someone who owned a betta in high school, this story was heartbreaking to me; every few months I think of that fish and wish I’d been conscious enough not to buy him. (Thanks, Derek). Link.
Out and about: Fiji
Tropical fish swim below the jetty on Mana islandThis structure is a bure - a cool place to sit during a hot day Escaping the crowds and enjoying peace and quiet…while the little one learns to swimSunset Beach for snorkellingA beautiful yellow hibiscus flowerI don’t know if you’re like me, but I have resisted Fiji as a holiday destination for years. Resorts. Tropical islands. Nothing to do but relax… No thanks, I said time and time again. I was always more of a city person - Paris, Rome, New
Moody Aquarium Sink
Many people enjoy keeping an aquarium. There is something calming about watching tropical fish swimming and the tank is a great focal piece. You usually see the tank in living and family rooms but what about the bathroom? Intalbrass’ Moody Aquarium Sink will liven up boring routines like washing hands and brushing teeth. It is really a functional aquarium. The tank is watertight and sits on a chrome finish brass stand with an integrated towel rail in the front. Access for feeding and tank
Montana’s Pyramid Pass and the Adventure that was Bear-ly There!
Montana’s Pyramid Pass and the Adventure that was Bear-ly There! The trek to Pyramid Pass: A Montana Adventure with “no major problem” paired with “bear along the trail” Sleepy Fundu Lagoon The warm Indian Ocean waters surrounding Pemba Island are home to thousands of species of tropical fish and exotic marine life. Not only is Pemba renowned for its pristine and un-spoilt coral reefs but also for its vertical coral cliffs which plummet to depths of more than 800 meters. Underwater visibili
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