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Winter Hobby - Marine Aquarium


Winter Hobby - Marine Aquarium

Foreground; Sunburst Butterflyfish, Left; Bicolor Anglefish



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Please identify the varieties of the fish when you can ... they are fascinating ... and it would be interesting to ID them. Thanks.

15 Jan, 2015

 

Very attractive fish Paul, ..... I guess those of us who can't get out into the garden in the winter, need a 'winter hobby". I guess mine is 'indoors DIY'.

15 Jan, 2015

 

Thanks, Paul, for adding detail explaining the types of fish ... do they need different foods ... variations in their diet ?

16 Jan, 2015

 

You are welcome. Most of them are omnivores. I feed them a variety of frozen fish, krill, shrimp and plants.

16 Jan, 2015

 

Thanks ... so you have to continually monitor the quality of the salt water ... ?
... and the temperature ?

16 Jan, 2015

 

Yes, it requires a very good filtration system and partial water change about once a month. A hydrometer will keep the salinity constant and a heater with thermometer for temperature. Also you should know which fish will cohabit ate.

16 Jan, 2015

 

Thank you ... and yes, I can imagine fish must be selected carefully ... an interesting hobby .. your fish look very healthy ... :o)

16 Jan, 2015

 

Paul, that's the great thing about GoY ... you learn something new, most days. Thanks!

16 Jan, 2015



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