Aquariums: The New Medicine You enter the waiting room of your doctor’s office and you know she’s not going to be happy about your blood pressure and weight gain. Your palms start to sweat as you try to think of excuses for your bad habits and lack of exercise. As your pulse quickens, you look …
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The Lovely Mandarin
Salt water aquariums can house some of the most beautiful fish. It is a hypnotic experience to watch these creatures move through their underwater world with such grace and beauty. Among the many beautiful fish that are popular aquarium dwellers, the Mandarin goby is one of the most dazzling. The Mandarin fish is also known …
The Mighty Copepod
When thinking about crustaceans many creatures come to mind like shrimp or lobster. And while your mind may be wandering toward an all you can eat buffet, there is another type of crustacean that isn’t so tasty to humans, but boy do the fish love them. I speak of the mighty (and tiny) copepod. Copepod …
The Benefits of Live Seahorse Food
Seahorses are a fun addition to any aquarium and rank high on the list of favorites for many hobbyists. While they are a valued addition to any salt water aquarium, special care must be taken to ensure the health of your seahorse. Seahorses have a poor digestive system; in fact they have no stomach, and …
Determining an Overall Count for Your Copepods
View full PDF version INTRODUCTION You’re in the market for a bag of copepods (pods) but you’re stuck between choices. Company A claims a whopping number of pods, but its bag is virtually see-through. Company B’s bag looks promising, but it claims such a low pod number that you wonder if there are more “fillers” …